Youth Adventure Trust
 Challenge Events Manager
 Job Pack

 Date: 12th January 2026

 Prepared by: Louise Balaam, Director of Fundraising

 Email:  louise@youthadventuretrust.org.uk   Tel: 07904  037525

 Summary

 Title:

 Challenge Events Manager

 Reports To:

 Corporate Partnerships Manager

 Reports:

 Events Fundraising Officer

 Location:

 Home-based with easy access to South West

 Contract:

 Permanent, full time

 Salary:

 Hours:

 £28,000 - £30,000

 35 hours per week, flexi-time available

 Holiday:

 25 days plus public holidays

 Application:

 Application Form

 Closing Date:   Sunday 8th February 2026 at 23:59

 The Charity

 The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people
 aged 11 to 16 years old from Wiltshire, Swindon and Somerset.

 Our outdoor activity based YAT Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge
 themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence.
 Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem
 and develop social and life skills. The YAT Resilience Programme works to the same outcomes
 through a year long programme of monthly activities, home-based challenges and reflective
 practice. Our Mentoring Programme works with those young people in need of some additional
 individualised support at the end of our other programmes. The Trust’s Bursary Programme is open
 to all those young people who have completed an initial programme, in order to assist their next
 steps into further activities. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable
 young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are
 nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part.

 The continued success of the fundraising team is more important than ever as we plan to increase
 our capacity and support more young people through our programmes. This is an exciting time to
 join a small charity with big ambitions and a friendly, supportive team who are committed to helping
 vulnerable young people achieve their potential.

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 The Role

 Do you love spending time in the outdoors? Are you a highly-organised people-person who thrives
 on the excitement of event management? If you want to deliver an in-house challenge events
 portfolio for a charity which is rooted in outdoor adventure, then this is the job for you!

 This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver and develop our programme of challenge events, build
 meaningful relationships with new and existing supporters and help us grow this important income
 stream. You will work on bespoke corporate team-building challenges, high-energy industry
 networking events like the Hike Bike Paddle for the sports and outdoor sector and the Housebuilders
 Challenge, and our popular open events like the Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge and the Somerset Cycle.
 Challenge events are a fantastic way to engage supporters with our work, giving them the
 opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, embrace the outdoors and achieve things they
 never thought possible - similar to our work with the young people on our programmes.

 The Challenge Events Fundraiser role is a varied position which would be perfect for somebody who
 has event management experience. You will be responsible for the full event cycle, from the initial
 planning, participant recruitment and stewardship to on the day event delivery and post event
 follow ups. You will be somebody who can spot opportunities, take on a project and run with it.
 You’ll be an excellent communicator, happy to pick up the phone to chat to event participants,
 deliver pre-event webinars or create engaging participant emails. You’re self-motivated, well
 organised, able to multi-task, a  strong administrator,  a fantastic team player, have excellent
 interpersonal skills and enjoy being outdoors.

 You will work closely with the Corporate Partnership Manager who is highly experienced in
 delivering our challenge events, but needs time to develop new corporate partnerships. There will
 be plenty of opportunity to meet the young people on our programmes, visiting camps and taking
 part in activities. This will help you really understand the life-changing difference the Youth
 Adventure Trust makes and enable you to show our incredible fundraisers the tangible impact of
 their support.

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 Job Description

 Key responsibilities include:

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 Delivering our portfolio of challenge events, working under the guidance of the Corporate
 Partnerships Manager to ensure we build long-lasting and meaningful relationships with
 event sponsors and participants;
 End-to-end management of the full event lifecycle, including participant recruitment,
 communications, event logistics  and participant stewardship;
 Ensuring all events are delivered on time, on budget and meet ambitious fundraising targets;
 Developing a comprehensive event communications schedule and engaging event materials
 to promote events, drive recruitment and ensure participants are well-informed about the
 challenge and the charity;
 On-the-day event management, calmly responding to changing and potentially challenging
 situations and  ensuring event volunteers, participants and staff are well-supported and have
 an enjoyable, memorable and safe challenge event experience;
 Line-manage the Events Fundraising Officer, providing guidance and delegating tasks
 effectively;
 Oversee key event personnel, ensuring volunteers and paid staff are well-briefed and
 supported throughout the event process;
 Oversee event administration, including online giving and CRM (Salesforce) updates, income
 management and accurate record-keeping;
 Regular reporting against recruitment, income and relationship management KPIs;
 To always give consideration to the long term development of individual and corporate
 relationships for the maximum benefit of the charity and ensure the smooth flow of
 information within the team;
 Contributing to the fundraising team’s annual targets and the wider charity objectives;
 Acting as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust.

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 Person Specification
 We are looking for somebody who fits most of the following criteria. We have a well-established
 portfolio of in-house events and need somebody who can ‘hit the ground running’ when it comes to
 delivery as well as bring ideas and experience they can draw on to help us develop that portfolio.

 1. Professional Experience & Fundraising Track Record

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 Experience and a proven track record working on fundraising events.
 Experience of achieving fundraising targets and working to key performance indicators.
 A knowledge of fundraising best practice.
 Experience managing staff or volunteers and the ability to motivate a team.

 2. Event Management & Operational Skills

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 An understanding of event management procedures and the need for accurate
 record-keeping.
 Calm under pressure, a “roll your sleeves up” attitude, expects the unexpected, thinks on
 your feet and adapts quickly when situations change on events.
 Highly organised, with exceptional time management skills and able to juggle multiple event
 deadlines simultaneously.
 Excellent administrative skills and an eye for detail.

 3. Communication, Marketing & IT

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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all channels, including telephone,
 video calls, email and social media.
 Skilled in the art of writing and delivering engaging presentations, social media posts,
 newsletter articles and fundraising materials.
 An understanding of marketing, communications and social media, with an ability to use
 those skills to promote opportunities effectively.
 Experience in using a CRM database, strong IT skills, experience of using tools like Canva,
 Loom and WordPress (advantageous).

 4. Personal Attributes & Working Style

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 Self-motivated with an understanding of best working practices when working from home.
 A full driving licence and own vehicle, with easy access to the South West for team meetings,
 training and programme visits.
 Willingness to work variable hours, flexibility to travel as required for meetings and events
 with occasional overnight stays.

 5. Values, Mission & Safeguarding

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 A genuine passion for the outdoors, a willingness to be outside whatever the weather, and
 an understanding of how our events lead to so much more than just an income line.
 A good understanding of the positive impact outdoor adventure can have on vulnerable
 young people and a desire to help the Youth Adventure Trust change more lives.
 Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

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 Safer Recruitment

 The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
 and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees
 will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance
 with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

 Please be advised;
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 a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for this post;
 we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before a second interview, and may approach
 previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;
 if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application
 will be taken up at interview;
 in accordance with due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted as part of the
 selection process on shortlisted candidates;
 if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her
 current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in
 which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account
 in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child
 protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the
 applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be
 made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and
 applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the
 application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral
 to the police.

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 Please review our Safeguarding Policy available at www.youthadventuretrust.org.uk/policies

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 How to Apply

 Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you
 are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Job Description and Person Specification
 above.

 The Application Form should be returned to:

 Louise Balaam, Director of Fundraising by email:  louise@youthadventuretrust.org.uk

 Applicants are welcome to call Louise on 07904 037525 if they would like to discuss the role or the
 application process before applying.

 Applications Closing Date:

 Sunday 8th February 2026 at 23:59
 Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Wednesday 11th February 2026

 Interview Date:

 Tuesday 17th February (in person, Bristol)
 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written task before the interview.
 Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse interview expenditure incurred.
 The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for
 an interview will be contacted.

 Data Protection Statement

 For information about how we use your data, please see the Privacy Policy on our website
 www.youthadventuretrust.org.uk/privacy, or request a hard copy by calling 0330 123 2446.

 Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement

 The Youth Adventure Trust is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly
 committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for
 employment.

 Additional documentation with this Job Pack:

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 Application form
 Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy

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