Challenge and Virtual Events Manager
Make a Real Difference in a Child's Life
At Barnardo's, we believe in children – no matter who they are or what they've been through. We work to build stronger families, safer childhoods, and positive futures.
As the Challenge Events Manager, you'll play a vital role in implementing and delivering Barnardo's established Challenge Events programme, with a focus on growing our income and deepening our relationships with our supporters to build lifetime connections.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of Barnardo's Challenge Events programme to deliver and grow agreed income targets.
- Managing 2 Events Fundraising Officers and with the support of the Senior Event Manager, manage a budget of approximately £500k, with an income target of£1 million.
- Collaborating across the Fundraising and Marketing team and across departments to integrate Challenge Events into our communications and supporter journeys.
- Working closely with colleagues within our Relationship Fundraising team to deliver bespoke opportunities to add value to corporate partnerships.
- Managing relationships with internal teams, external agencies and event partners to deliver high-quality events, acquisition campaigns and supporter experiences.
- Monitoring trends in the Challenge Events landscape and using data and insights to inform growth plans and innovation.
- Champion Challenge Events across the charity, building awareness and engagement internally.
We're looking for someone with:
- Proven events experience working across a portfolio of third party and bespoke Challenge Events.
- Strong planning skills, with a track record of delivering and exceeding targets, and utilising KPIs to measure and improve effectiveness.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships to achieve mutual goals.
- Experience reviewing budgets and working with external agencies and suppliers.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to leadership and team development.
- Passion for Barnardo's mission and a commitment to delivering exceptional supporter experiences.
Join us in growing our exciting events programme at Barnardo's and help us change childhoods and change lives.
What You'll Get in Return
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
- Access to the Barnardo's pension scheme
- Flexible working and hybrid/remote options
- Wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular supervision and career development opportunities
- The chance to make a lasting difference in children's lives
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
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Workplace Offer: What it means for you
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
- Reference number:23095
- Job Title:Challenge and Virtual Events Manager
- Location:Workplace offer: Hybrid working, Barnardo's hub/office or home address
- Contract type:Fixed term
- End date:30/04/2027
- Hours:36.25
- Salary:£35,624 plus £312 Office at Home Allowance
- Closing Date:31 May 2026
- Interview Date:w/c 8th June