Sports Events Fundraiser

Sports Events Fundraiser

Up to £27,000pa

Leatherhead, Surrey

Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

This Best Companies Top 25 Charity is looking to appoint a Sports Events Fundraiser to support the Events Programme. The Events Fundraiser is responsible for supporting the Events Manager to the plan and deliver Rainbow Trust's events programme. We have developed and started an ambitious strategy to grow our UK wide and International sports fundraising programme.

The post holder will plan, deliver and market a portfolio of high-profile and high-value sports fundraising events, including the London Marathon and Arctic Adventure Challenge; and assist on the delivery of special events including the the London Carol Concert. The post holder will steward supporters and motivate them to ensure maximum engagement and income for Rainbow Trust.

What we re looking for:

A fundraiser with an action-oriented approach you can achieve goals and organize events with a sense of urgency and high attention to detail

An effective communicator with the ability to motivate others with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with customers/supporters

An enthusiastic networker you understand that building rapport and developing relationships with others is essential

Practical and outgoing you are a self-confident and motivating team builder, you will be proactive in identifying, developing and marketing new and additional fundraising opportunities in the sports and challenge event marketplace

Demonstrable success in meeting income and expenditure targets - you understand the importance of taking responsibility for driving and delivering agreed income and event targets

Confident use of MSOffice and experience of using a CRM database would be beneficial but not necessary you are organised and produce high quality accurate work.

A full driver's license is required.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, which includes:

Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

Time off in lieu

25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)

The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping

A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.

Closing date: 07 March 2025

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.