Challenge Event Project Manager

Role Overview

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Event Project Manager role. This Fixed Term position involves leading the end-to-end management of community-focused charity events, ensuring seamless logistics, inspiring participant engagement, and fostering strong relationships across teams to support fundraising objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of event planning and execution from initial concept to post-event activities


• Coordinate on-the-day logistics, including setting up cheer points and post-race receptions


• Manage relationships with volunteers, supporters, clinical staff, and community partners


• Implement strategies to inspire participant retention, community building, and supporter engagement


• Organise virtual and on-site communications, including online calls, visits, and storytelling projects


• Collaborate closely with marketing and fundraising teams to optimise event success and supporter experience


• Track and evaluate event outcomes, ensuring objectives such as fundraising targets and supporter satisfaction are met


• Maintain accurate records of participant data, fundraising progress, and logistical arrangements


• Lead community management efforts, fostering a sense of belonging among participants and supporters

• Proven experience in managing fundraising events


• Excellent organisational and logistical planning skills


• Strong relationship-building and communication abilities


• Ability to motivate and engage diverse groups and supporters


• Proficient in managing virtual and on-site communications and community engagement activities


• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams


• Adaptable with efficient problem-solving skills


• Comfortable managing multiple priorities within tight deadlines


• Based in London or willing to commute as required

Salary: £43,000 pro rata until June 2027. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in Rugby.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

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