Job Description

Overview

Our charity was established in 1992, to provide care and support to people in Sussex, living with and affected by HIV. Over the past three decades there have been huge advances in treatment and care for those affected by the virus. People taking effective anti-retroviral medication (ART's) can live long lives, with HIV becoming undetectable and untransmittable.

Whilst people who are living with HIV can live longer, many develop other physical co-morbidities as they age and many experience social and self-stigma. Our service users are often from marginalised groups, who often experience inter-sectional discrimination and health inequalities. Many of our service users experience socio-economic disadvantage and have multiple and complex needs.

The Sussex Beacon offers a range of services to people who have been living with HIV for decades through to those who are newly diagnosed. Our services include:

Community Nurse-led Clinical Service

Community Outreach Support Services

Peer Mentoring

Living Well Exercise Programme

Day Services and Group Work

In addition to our HIV services, The Sussex Beacon has announced that it is to become a fully inclusive Hospice, providing dedicated Hospice care to the LGBTQ+ community.

The Sussex Beacon has two charity shops in Brighton and an active fundraising team, who help raise the money we need to keep our services running for the people who need them across Sussex.

The Role

This is an exciting time for The Sussex Beacon, as we are about to launch our new 2030 Strategic Plan and move to a new era of delivery, through the evolution of our end of life and palliative care for the LGBTQ+ community. The Sussex Beacon will be the first Hospice of its kind in the country tackling stigma and health inequalities for those who are most marginalised in our community.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Mass Participation Lead to join our Income Generation team. Working alongside the Head of Income, you'll take the lead on planning, delivering, and growing our portfolio of mass participation events, including some of the UK's most iconic runs:

Brighton Half Marathon - proudly owned by The Sussex Beacon London Marathon Brighton Marathon Vitality 10k London Landmarks Half Marathon Great South Run Red Run
In addition, you'll collaborate with the Head of Income on the development and launch of two exciting new events scheduled for

2026/2027

.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on all aspects of mass participation fundraising events, from recruitment and engagement of participants to event-day logistics and post-event stewardship. Develop and implement creative campaigns to maximise participant sign-ups, fundraising income, and supporter retention. Build strong relationships with participants, corporate partners, and event organisers to enhance The Sussex Beacon's presence and reputation. Support the Head of Income in the strategic growth of the events programme and delivery of income targets. Work collaboratively with other members of the Senior Management team to build your understanding of our work and the needs of people living with HIV, LGBTQ+ end of life and palliative care needs and broader health inequalities in the communities we serve. Work collaboratively with our Volunteer Co-ordinator to ensure that events are adequately supported. Develop and enhance our existing celebrity/high profile runner engagement.

Person Specification

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Excellent communication and active listening skills

Demonstrable experience in an event management & delivery or project planning role

Experience of delivering projects/activities within tight deadlines

Experience of working with external agencies on challenge events

An ability to problem-solve and manage unexpected situations in a calm and thoughtful manner

Experience in building relationships and working with high profile individuals, sponsors and corporates

Experience in setting and managing budgets

Experience in overachieving on set targets

Creativity and a passion for challenge events

Understanding of effective fundraising stewardship

Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and a track record in developing/supplying content for social media posts

General

Must be a positive ambassador for the work of The Sussex Beacon and demonstrate our values and demonstrate cultural competence in the groups we serve

Must be able to work within our policies and procedures including maintaining a high standard of professional boundaries and an ability to maintain confidentiality

Willingness to work flexible hours to incorporate events

Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent pass level in Maths and English

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of HIV, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Sussex Beacon.

DBS

Application is subject to a Standard DBS check

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may interview and appoint before the closing date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person