Mass Participation Events Development Manager

Summary

The Mass Participation Manager is a pivotal role within our Engagement & Fundraising Directorate, responsible for creating and delivering incredible experiences across several Mass Participation Events, such our flagship campaigns One Million Step Challenge and Swim22. We have seen some great successes in our Diabetes UK bespoke challenges both in terms of acquisition and fundraised income, growing from c.3000 event participants to more than 26,000 in the last three years.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interview dates

Stage 1: 19 February 2024

Stage 2: 23 February 2024

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

Leading on several events within our Mass Participation portfolio, you will excellently execute events from concept to completion. As an experienced fundraiser, you'll focus on creating amazing experiences for our supporters, and building loyalty that lasts beyond their activity.

Working in a forward-thinking team you'll work to improve our offer and stand out in an increasingly competitive events market. Embracing a test and learn approach, you'll use insight, evaluation, and continuous optimisation to ensure all our engagement is audience centred. You will help grow our portfolio of events, working collaboratively across the organisation to launch new initiatives, activities and events that help us achieve our mission.

Ideal Candidate

You'll be able to demonstrate a track record of marketing and delivering successful events and creating amazing virtual experiences. As a solution-focussed person, you will use data and insight to drive your decisions, with a clear focus on optimising delivery at every opportunity.

As an established fundraiser your organised nature will allow you to effectively manage multiple events and priorities. You will use your excellent project management skills to develop robust event plans, and effectively manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver them.

We are committed to providing an excellent supporter experience and you will bring a breadth of knowledge and ideas to help us create engaging experiences and build loyalty across our portfolio.