Mass Participation & Innovation Manager

Mass Participation & Innovation Manager
c.£35,000- £38,000 per annum
London Hybrid/ Remote National

The Talent Set is excited to partner with The Children s Society to recruit a Mass Participation & Innovation Manager. This newly created role will lead efforts to engage and grow a mass community audience through challenge events and innovative fundraising products. You will focus on developing fundraising products, supporter journeys, and marketing strategies to excite and inspire both existing supporters and new audiences to fundraise for The Children s Society. By aligning community engagement with mass participation activities, you will play a key role in increasing supporter numbers and fundraising income.

We are looking for a passionate events professional with experience delivering successful fundraising events, developing innovative products, and implementing digital marketing strategies. You will be a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, skilled at managing multiple projects, and an excellent communicator who can build strong relationships and motivate teams. If you re excited by the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage supporter journeys for mass community audiences, driving growth in new supporter numbers and increasing repeat participation in fundraising activities.
• Lead the development and delivery of fundraising concepts, including Major Appeals and supporter-led initiatives, working closely with Outreach and Stewardship Managers to maximise engagement.
• Create and implement marketing plans for community mobilisation audiences, including third-party challenge events, to enhance participation and fundraising success.
• Develop and oversee digital tools and a self-service portal to empower community-based supporters, enabling them to create The Children s Society branded materials and assets independently.
• Manage key projects and drive product innovation, ensuring the successful development and timely delivery of new fundraising initiatives and supporter engagement strategies.
• Analyse performance data and supporter insights to optimise engagement strategies, enhance supporter experiences, and improve fundraising outcomes.

Person Specification:

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across teams and external partners.
• Proven leadership abilities, including coaching, motivating, and supporting team members to achieve objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in writing clear briefs and developing compelling digital content.
• Creative and strategic mindset, with the ability to innovate, develop new fundraising products, and enhance mass participation initiatives.

What s on offer:

• Flexible working hours- Choose between different work schedules to suit your needs.
• Family-friendly policies- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous holiday allowance- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing support- Discounted health scheme, free counselling, and pension contributions.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 11th March 2025.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process