Community and Events Fundraising Manager

Our client is looking for an energetic and organised Community and Events Fundraising Manager to lead and grow their community and challenge events fundraising during a maternity cover period.

Job Title: Community and Events Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12-14 months), Full Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Head Office, High Wycombe (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week in office.)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Salary band: (GA 4)
Closing Date: 1st March 2026

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality fundraising experiences that inspire and support individuals and groups to raise vital funds for people affected by coeliac disease. You will manage a varied portfolio of challenge events, including flagship events such as the TCS London Marathon and Great North Run, while developing engaging community fundraising initiatives that maximise income and supporter engagement. If you are passionate about supporter experience, events fundraising and making a real difference, the organisation would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of the organisation's challenge events portfolio, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and strong income performance.
• Oversee the stewardship journey for community fundraisers and challenge participants, ensuring timely, motivating and supporter-focused communications.
• Develop and grow community fundraising activities, including virtual and mass participation events, supporting individuals, groups and schools to fundraise successfully.
• Work closely with Marketing, Digital, Membership and Volunteering teams to deliver integrated campaigns and supporter journeys.
• Manage event budgets, monitor performance and report on income, expenditure and key KPIs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to the Fundraising Assistant, ensuring high standards of supporter care and administration.

About You

The employer is looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative fundraiser who brings strong organisational skills and a passion for community engagement.

You will ideally have:

• Experience delivering successful challenge or mass participation events within the charity sector.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and deliver excellent supporter stewardship.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence using digital tools and CRM systems to manage supporter journeys and analyse performance.
• A positive, proactive and self-motivated approach, with genuine enthusiasm for the organisation's mission.

About The Employer

Our client is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years, they have been supporting those with coeliac disease and related conditions by providing trusted advice, funding vital research, and campaigning for better access to safe gluten free food. Their work ensures that no one's life is limited by gluten.

Closing date: 1st March 2026 (The employer may close this vacancy early if they find the ideal candidate.)

Interested?

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