Job Description

Salary

Circa 29,000 per annum

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)

This is a permanent

,

, full time vacancy.

The VacancyThe Sporting Events Team at Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals and groups fundraising through sporting events, and effectively account managing relationships to maximise income.


The Sporting Events Officer role will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. You will work closely with the Sporting Events Manager and Head of Sporting Events and Volunteering to drive the continued growth of the charity's sporting event fundraising income. You will also be required to show excellent organisation and relationship-building skills to support partnerships with third party events, internally developed products and related marketing providers, to drive towards agreed targets.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Account management and strategic support

Support the Sporting Events Manager (SEM) / Head of Sporting Events and Volunteering (HSEV) in delivering the Sporting Events strategy for ARUK to increase income within this stream Support the SEM to develop and manage the portfolio of third-party sporting events and internally developed products for ARUK Successful account management of third-party event suppliers as agreed with SEM/HSEV Seek opportunities to expand and improve event portfolio, keeping abreast of industry trends and competitor activity. To maximise income through developing and managing an agreed portfolio of events, focusing on supporter care processes and the retention of supporters. The role will include targets related to specific events Work with SEM to develop budgets and targets for key areas of work

Supporter Management/Experience

Provide excellent customer service to existing fundraising supporters (including maintaining a polite, enthusiastic manner with prompt responses to enquiries), to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty Keeping an accurate record of fundraising outcomes, for reporting both internally and externally Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers To support the SEM in overseeing appropriate staff and volunteer representation at third party events. This will include attending events across the UK in person. Ensure volunteers and fundraisers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives Work with supporters across a number of digital channels ensuring we are communicating with them in the channel most relevant to them. To include building and managing online social groups.

Event/Project Management

To plan, manage and deliver successful events through relationship management of suppliers and logistics companies, in addition to volunteers To work with the events team to organise pre-/post-event receptions as appropriate To work in collaboration with the Digital and Communications departments to ensure that a programme of PR and communication is in place that promotes and supports the planned activities To develop and deliver process enhancements with the SEM to allow the team to maintain high performance as the number of supporters grows.

Monitoring and Reporting

Ensure that sporting event activity is monitored and evaluated, clearly communicating progress to SEM/HSEV Utilise event analytics to highlight risks, success and inform marketing strategy. Manage relevant information on the charity's database, keeping detailed, up-to-date records of activity and income Track and record contact with third party event providers and fundraisers for reporting purposes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Knowledge of the events fundraising market, ideally sporting events Relationship management experience Experience of fundraising in a sporting context (personal or professional) Experience of working with digital technologies and online communities Use of CRM or database systems Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written An ability to manage a busy and varied workload Excellent organisational skills Excellent attention to detail Contagious enthusiasm to inspire supporters Flexibility to work unsociable hours, including weekends and willingness to travel independently


The closing date for applications is the

13th July 2025

, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

The Charity

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.


There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer's Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

The Benefits

It is important to offer a range of benefits which are designed to meet both the organisational and individual needs, are market competitive and designed to attract and retain employees.

Holiday entitlement

Healthcare

Sick pay

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Family friendly policies

Learning & development