Events Manager

Events Manager

Location: Yorkshire
(Office based in Leeds)

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full time contract – 40hours per week
 

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal

The Appeal was set up by a very determined Yorkshire woman to help children’s and cancer charities across Yorkshire, the UK and the glove.

Before Jane died she had raised £1.85 million for children’s and cancer charities through a series of physical challenges including her Ride Across America. Jane knew her life was limited but wanted to create a vehicle which would allow other across communities the opportunity to raise money for good causes close to their own hearts and to share in the excitement and fulfilment that she had experienced through her own fundraising events. Since the inaugural Leeds 10K in 2007, Run For All has continued to grow and we now host five 10Ks, two half marathons and a Marathon in which people take part raising money in Jane’s name.

We recently announced our fundraising total to date stands at an incredible £7.6million. As the Appeal grows we will not only be continuing to support children’s and cancer charities across the country but look to launch and fund our own projects in Jane’s name.

It’s a very exciting time for the Appeal and what better time to join the team and play a crucial role in our future. 

The Role
We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic, hardworking individual who thinks out of the box. With knowledge of the events fundraising market and experience of fundraising through sporting events the candidate will work towards delivery of ambitious fundraising targets.

Working as part of close knit team the role is offers exciting and challenging opportunities as we implement and develop ambitious growth plans.

Being a self-starter with lots of ideas is key as you will be the primary point of contact for our event fundraisers and event contractors. The role will be target focused with a strong emphasis on donor care.

Having a great understanding of the importance of customer care is essential as you will work closely not only with fundraiser but a number of our key sponsors.

You will be solely responsible for the events within the Appeal’s portfolio. This includes the Run For All and Yorkshire Marathon series along with a number of bespoke events the Appeal manages.

You will be required to drive the marketing activity and promotion for your events, guaranteeing maximum support and participation.
As part of the role you will be working closely with the Appeal Manager to develop new fundraising streams for the charity as well providing input to the Appeal’s future project plans.

Experience in fundraising or an equivalent field, where you can evidence skills are transferrable, is essential.

You will be required to look to secure sponsorship for events and campaigns whilst also arranging publicity/advertising where appropriate for events.

The role will require you to work closely with the Appeal’s existing corporate partners and also seek to secure new partnerships through the event portfolio.

In order to work effectively in a changing environment, flexibility is required from the post-holder. Any other tasks that may be required will be at the same level of responsibility and terms and conditions of employment. Due to the nature of the role some out of hours working will be required including occasional weekends.

Applicants must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle as the role can demand travel across Yorkshire, Lancashire and Lincolnshire.

To apply for the position please email a copy of your CV and covering letter.