Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator

About Restless Development Restless Development is a global non profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most –  We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally. Our approach to safeguarding Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy. About the role The Schools Triathlon is a fun, mass participation sporting event for 7–13 year olds. Its mission? To get more young people moving, having fun, and discovering the power of fundraising. In 2026, over 12,000 young people took part in 15 events, raising an incredible £1.8 million for Restless Development and local charities. Since it began, the Schools Triathlon has raised over £8 million—making it our flagship fundraising event. As an Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator, this is a fantastic entry level opportunity for anyone looking to kickstart their career in fundraising and events management. and you’ll play a vital role in Restless Development’s close knit fundraising team, helping to deliver our flagship events the Schools Triathlon. You’ll gain hands on experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including our volunteer Schools Triathlon Committee, schools, pupils, parents, and event delivery partners. A big part of your role will involve delivering fun and engaging school assemblies, encouraging pupils to take part and fundraise for Restless Development. Alongside this outward facing work, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support behind the scenes. This will include managing participant data in Excel, Eventrac, and Salesforce; uploading and running reports; processing donations (including cash and cheques); and ensuring our records are accurate and up to date. You’ll also be the first point of contact for event participants and their families, providing warm, professional support through email and phone queries. We’re looking for someone who thrives on variety, can juggle multiple tasks, and stays calm under pressure. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude. Key responsibilities Deliver and event manage high-quality Schools Triathlon events in 2026 and beyond Manage the assembly tracker to ensure it is kept up to date, with relevant members of the team notified when new assemblies are booked in. Maintain accurate records across our registration platform (Eventrac), our CRM system (Salesforce) and Excel, including registrations, fundraising data, and supporter information. Monitor and track fundraising progress for over 13,000 participants, encouraging and supporting them to reach their goals. Manage JustGiving pages, ensuring all fundraising activity is accurately logged. Liaise with Finance to process donations (online, offline, and cheques), allocate income correctly, and thank supporters promptly. Support with the merchandise and fulfillment process Occasional website updates. Fundraising and relationship management Be the first point of contact for schools, parents, and participants via the Schools Triathlon inbox. Book and coordinate school assemblies, and deliver assemblies or fundraising workshops. Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, pupils, and parents, thanking and supporting them throughout their fundraising journey. Provide admin support across our 3rd party events as needed Attend meetings with third party suppliers and schools when necessary Support on wider charity initiatives as and when needed Social Media Lead on all social media activity for the Schools Triathlon across  our social media channels Work with our PR & Comms team and Host school stakeholders to deliver exceptional PR across the Schools Triathlon event series Report monthly on KPIs, ensuring effective tracking for social engagement across all channels Work closely with the PR & Comms team, to ensure best working practices and collaboration is in place Other Attend Schools Triathlon events (April–June) and occasional evening/weekend work for which Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be provided. Regular travel to schools