Magpas Air Ambulance
Somersham, Cambridgeshire
Are you looking for your first role in events and fundraising, or ready to use your existing charity experience to help save lives? Do you have the creativity, energy and drive to deliver exceptional supporter experiences while generating vital income for a much-loved air ambulance charity? Role Title: Challenges and Events Officer Reports to: Corporate, Community and Events Manager Salary: £26,255 - £29,119 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Barnwell Road, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4YF. With hybrid working: 3 days in office (Alconbury Weald), 2 days from home Magpas Air Ambulance are looking for a driven and organised Challenges and Events Officer to join our Corporate, Community and Events Team. This is a key income-generating role, responsible for the planning, promotion, and delivery of a portfolio of challenge and fundraising events - including third-party, virtual and flagship events. The postholder will work closely with colleagues and external partners to deliver exceptional supporter experiences that inspire participation, encourage fundraising, and maximise income for the charity. You'll need solid project management skills, strong supporter stewardship instincts, and a good understanding of how digital channels can be used to recruit, engage, and motivate fundraisers. While you'll be supported by our Digital Marketing Lead, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive marketing and recruitment plan - combining digital campaigns with in-person promotion and outreach at events and through partner networks. This role would suit someone with experience in charity challenge events who is ready to take the next step in their career, or an ambitious early-career candidate looking to build a career in charity fundraising. It offers the opportunity to bring creativity, energy and fresh ideas to a role with real autonomy, ownership and impact. Role Summary: Lead the planning, promotion and delivery of a portfolio of fundraising challenge events, including our London Marathon third-party, virtual and flagship activities and support the delivery or community and engagement events. Create and deliver inspiring supporter journeys that encourage participation, increase fundraising and build long-term engagement Develop digital-led recruitment and marketing plans, working closely with our Digital Marketing Lead and wider communications team Deliver excellent project and event management, from logistics and risk management to supplier liaison and on-the-day delivery Use data and insight to monitor event performance, optimise campaigns and grow income year on year To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience in organising or supporting fundraising or challenge events A track record of achieving income targets and maximising fundraising potential Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging supporters and stakeholders An understanding of digital marketing tools and a willingness to contribute to digital content and campaigns Experience using CRM systems (ideally Donorfy) and using data to inform decision-making A proactive, positive and flexible approach - including willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle About Magpas Air Ambulance We operate a hybrid working policy, giving flexibility to work from home and the office while meeting the needs of the Charity. Please make sure that any application clearly demonstrates that you live or will be living within a commutable distance of the main place of work. We offer a range of benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking. Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and trustees. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcome's members of the Armed Forces to apply. Closing date: Monday 10th August. First interview (via Teams): Thursday 13th August Second interview (in person): Monday 17th August Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the button to be directed to our website, where you can complete the application process. This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you do not hear from us in 2 weeks from the closing date after submitting a final application, unfortunately this means you have not been shortlisted to the next stage of the selection process. No agencies please.
Are you looking for your first role in events and fundraising, or ready to use your existing charity experience to help save lives? Do you have the creativity, energy and drive to deliver exceptional supporter experiences while generating vital income for a much-loved air ambulance charity? Role Title: Challenges and Events Officer Reports to: Corporate, Community and Events Manager Salary: £26,255 - £29,119 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Barnwell Road, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4YF. With hybrid working: 3 days in office (Alconbury Weald), 2 days from home Magpas Air Ambulance are looking for a driven and organised Challenges and Events Officer to join our Corporate, Community and Events Team. This is a key income-generating role, responsible for the planning, promotion, and delivery of a portfolio of challenge and fundraising events - including third-party, virtual and flagship events. The postholder will work closely with colleagues and external partners to deliver exceptional supporter experiences that inspire participation, encourage fundraising, and maximise income for the charity. You'll need solid project management skills, strong supporter stewardship instincts, and a good understanding of how digital channels can be used to recruit, engage, and motivate fundraisers. While you'll be supported by our Digital Marketing Lead, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive marketing and recruitment plan - combining digital campaigns with in-person promotion and outreach at events and through partner networks. This role would suit someone with experience in charity challenge events who is ready to take the next step in their career, or an ambitious early-career candidate looking to build a career in charity fundraising. It offers the opportunity to bring creativity, energy and fresh ideas to a role with real autonomy, ownership and impact. Role Summary: Lead the planning, promotion and delivery of a portfolio of fundraising challenge events, including our London Marathon third-party, virtual and flagship activities and support the delivery or community and engagement events. Create and deliver inspiring supporter journeys that encourage participation, increase fundraising and build long-term engagement Develop digital-led recruitment and marketing plans, working closely with our Digital Marketing Lead and wider communications team Deliver excellent project and event management, from logistics and risk management to supplier liaison and on-the-day delivery Use data and insight to monitor event performance, optimise campaigns and grow income year on year To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience in organising or supporting fundraising or challenge events A track record of achieving income targets and maximising fundraising potential Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging supporters and stakeholders An understanding of digital marketing tools and a willingness to contribute to digital content and campaigns Experience using CRM systems (ideally Donorfy) and using data to inform decision-making A proactive, positive and flexible approach - including willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle About Magpas Air Ambulance We operate a hybrid working policy, giving flexibility to work from home and the office while meeting the needs of the Charity. Please make sure that any application clearly demonstrates that you live or will be living within a commutable distance of the main place of work. We offer a range of benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking. Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and trustees. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcome's members of the Armed Forces to apply. Closing date: Monday 10th August. First interview (via Teams): Thursday 13th August Second interview (in person): Monday 17th August Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the button to be directed to our website, where you can complete the application process. This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you do not hear from us in 2 weeks from the closing date after submitting a final application, unfortunately this means you have not been shortlisted to the next stage of the selection process. No agencies please.
Magpas Air Ambulance
Could you use your skills to help save lives across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and the East of England? Role Title: Direct Marketing Lead Reporting to: Supporter Engagement Manager Salary: £32,861 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Barnwell Road, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4YF with hybrid working: 3 days in office (Alconbury Weald), 2 days from home The Direct Marketing Lead is a newly formed role focused on planning, delivering and optimising integrated, data-driven campaigns across offline and digital channels to grow income from individual supporters acquiring new donors, increasing the value of existing ones, and maximising return on investment. You will take ownership of end-to-end direct response activity, using insight, segmentation and testing to improve performance, while managing budgets, suppliers and internal relationships to deliver effective campaigns that also build strong, long-term supporter relationships. You ll be joining a friendly, supportive and passionate team within an organisation that s ambitious, collaborative and committed to development. If you re proactive, strategic, and motivated by making a difference, we d love to hear from you. Role Summary: Plan and deliver direct marketing campaigns across a mix of channels, with a focus on bringing in income and growing the supporter base. Take campaigns from idea through to delivery, including shaping the messaging and making sure everything goes out on time and within budget. Keep a close eye on performance, using results and insight to tweak and improve what we do next time. Build and develop supporter journeys that help bring people in, keep them engaged and encourage longer-term support. Work closely with teams across the organisation, as well as external suppliers, to get campaigns out the door and keep things running smoothly. Support wider planning and budgeting, using campaign results and data to help guide future activity and priorities. To be successful in this role you will have: Experience & Knowledge Proven track record of delivering integrated direct marketing campaigns, with particular strength in postal activity and full lifecycle ownership. Evidence of creating and evolving user journeys that drive stronger retention and deeper engagement. Confidence in data, including delivery of using CRM systems or databases to make data-led decision, select data, execute campaigns, generate reports, and extract actionable insights. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with external partners, including agencies, fulfilment providers, and other suppliers. Solid experience managing campaign budgets, tracking income and optimising return on investment. Skills & Abilities Comfortable taking the lead on complex projects and working independently and with a strong sense of ownership. Highly capable organiser, able to juggle competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines. Strong written communicator, skilled in producing engaging, audience-focused copy and briefs that inspires action. Data-literate, with the ability to analyse performance and make suggestions on findings and improvements. Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to ensuring accuracy and quality in all outputs. Solutions-focused mindset, bringing creativity and initiative to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Financially aware, able to plan, monitor and optimise budgets efficiently. Personal Attributes Passionate delivering and achieving tangible fundraising outcomes and contributing to income growth. Works well both collaboratively and autonomously, adapting style as needed. Brings a positive, flexible approach and thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving charity setting. Comfortable making informed decisions within agreed strategic frameworks. Desirable Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Willingness to contribute to broader organisational activities as required, including holding a full driving licence. Access to personal transport and ability to travel when needed. About Magpas Air Ambulance We operate a hybrid working policy, giving flexibility to work from home and the office while meeting the needs of the Charity. Please make sure that any application clearly demonstrates that you live or will be living within a commutable distance of the main place of work. We offer a range of benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking. Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and trustees. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcome's members of the Armed Forces to apply. If you are looking for a new opportunity within a supportive and exciting environment, we would love to hear from you. Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026 Interview date: Tbc Please note that the right is reserved to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the button to be directed to our website, where you can complete the application process. This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you do not hear from us in 2 weeks from the closing date after submitting a final application, unfortunately this means you have not been shortlisted to the next stage of the selection process. No agencies please.
Could you use your skills to help save lives across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and the East of England? Role Title: Direct Marketing Lead Reporting to: Supporter Engagement Manager Salary: £32,861 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Barnwell Road, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4YF with hybrid working: 3 days in office (Alconbury Weald), 2 days from home The Direct Marketing Lead is a newly formed role focused on planning, delivering and optimising integrated, data-driven campaigns across offline and digital channels to grow income from individual supporters acquiring new donors, increasing the value of existing ones, and maximising return on investment. You will take ownership of end-to-end direct response activity, using insight, segmentation and testing to improve performance, while managing budgets, suppliers and internal relationships to deliver effective campaigns that also build strong, long-term supporter relationships. You ll be joining a friendly, supportive and passionate team within an organisation that s ambitious, collaborative and committed to development. If you re proactive, strategic, and motivated by making a difference, we d love to hear from you. Role Summary: Plan and deliver direct marketing campaigns across a mix of channels, with a focus on bringing in income and growing the supporter base. Take campaigns from idea through to delivery, including shaping the messaging and making sure everything goes out on time and within budget. Keep a close eye on performance, using results and insight to tweak and improve what we do next time. Build and develop supporter journeys that help bring people in, keep them engaged and encourage longer-term support. Work closely with teams across the organisation, as well as external suppliers, to get campaigns out the door and keep things running smoothly. Support wider planning and budgeting, using campaign results and data to help guide future activity and priorities. To be successful in this role you will have: Experience & Knowledge Proven track record of delivering integrated direct marketing campaigns, with particular strength in postal activity and full lifecycle ownership. Evidence of creating and evolving user journeys that drive stronger retention and deeper engagement. Confidence in data, including delivery of using CRM systems or databases to make data-led decision, select data, execute campaigns, generate reports, and extract actionable insights. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with external partners, including agencies, fulfilment providers, and other suppliers. Solid experience managing campaign budgets, tracking income and optimising return on investment. Skills & Abilities Comfortable taking the lead on complex projects and working independently and with a strong sense of ownership. Highly capable organiser, able to juggle competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines. Strong written communicator, skilled in producing engaging, audience-focused copy and briefs that inspires action. Data-literate, with the ability to analyse performance and make suggestions on findings and improvements. Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to ensuring accuracy and quality in all outputs. Solutions-focused mindset, bringing creativity and initiative to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Financially aware, able to plan, monitor and optimise budgets efficiently. Personal Attributes Passionate delivering and achieving tangible fundraising outcomes and contributing to income growth. Works well both collaboratively and autonomously, adapting style as needed. Brings a positive, flexible approach and thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving charity setting. Comfortable making informed decisions within agreed strategic frameworks. Desirable Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Willingness to contribute to broader organisational activities as required, including holding a full driving licence. Access to personal transport and ability to travel when needed. About Magpas Air Ambulance We operate a hybrid working policy, giving flexibility to work from home and the office while meeting the needs of the Charity. Please make sure that any application clearly demonstrates that you live or will be living within a commutable distance of the main place of work. We offer a range of benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking. Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and trustees. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcome's members of the Armed Forces to apply. If you are looking for a new opportunity within a supportive and exciting environment, we would love to hear from you. Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026 Interview date: Tbc Please note that the right is reserved to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the button to be directed to our website, where you can complete the application process. This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you do not hear from us in 2 weeks from the closing date after submitting a final application, unfortunately this means you have not been shortlisted to the next stage of the selection process. No agencies please.
