Running Events Fundraising Manager

Contract length: Eighteen months

We are looking for a Running Events Fundraising Manager to join our busy team. The successful candidate will have an excellent track record of managing, marketing, organising, planning and delivering events ideally within the charity running industry specifically. It is vital that you have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise a heavy workload and have keen attention to detail. You will be expected to work away from home and stay overnight on a regular basis.

The role will be responsible for maximising fundraising income and profile for CLIC Sargent through organising, planning and managing an annual programme of UK running events alongside the management of high level projects, to ensure that fundraising initiatives are within budget and that targets are met.

Every day, 10 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children, young people and their families, and provides them with clinical, practical, emotional and financial support. You can be a part of helping them cope with cancer and get the most out of life.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

No agencies please.

CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications: Monday 25 June 2012
Interview date: Wednesday 18 July 2012