Events Officer (Fundraising) 

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia. 

Position: Events Fundraising Officer (Running Events) x 2 
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 
Contract type: Full time, Permanent 
Hours: 35 per week 
Salary: £28,283 (National), £29,697 (Fringe), £32,908 (London) 

Closing date: 12 pm on Thursday 27 September 

About the role: 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Events Fundraising Officer to join our dynamic and ambitious Running Events team, which sits as part of the wider Sports Events team. This role will be responsible for managing a number of events in our running events programme as well as the line management of an Events Fundraising Co-ordinator. 

About you: 

We need someone enthusiastic, creative and highly organised to work across a range of events within our successful running events portfolio. You’ll be used to working across a variety of projects and able to prioritise your workload effectively and demonstrate initiative. You will be experienced in organising and marketing events within the charity sector, ideally third party running events, and providing excellent stewardship to supporters. You will also have experience of managing, inspiring and engaging staff or volunteers and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

We’re looking for someone who is driven and passionate and will work to maximise our income to increase the impact we can have on the lives of people living with and affected by dementia. 

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely - all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. 

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities. 

You may have experience of the following: Events Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Donor Management, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, Dementia Charity etc.