Running and Challenge Fundraiser

Are you an energetic and enthusiastic fundraiser?  Do you have the ability to develop strong relationships with individuals and turn every Claire House supporter into a ‘supporter for life’? Could you lead our Running and Challenge income streams, ensuring we continue to grow our teams of Claire House Heroes and have representation at events across the country and the world? Could you assist in the delivery of the Claire House Events Calendar, making sure Claire House has an innovative line-up of activities that is envied by the rest of the charity sector?

If so, you are just the type of person that we are looking for and you could help us lead the way in Event Fundraising.

The post holder will have responsibility for the charity’s running and challenge event strategy; developing and enhancing the calendar and increasing income incrementally over the coming years. The successful candidate will have demonstrable fundraising experience, proven event management experience and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will have the ability to work under pressure, be able to prioritise a heavy workload and have keen attention to detail. They will be a problem-solver and a great communicator, both with supporters, internal teams, external suppliers and event organisers.

The successful candidate will hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Closing date for all applications is 14 June 2022 at 5.00pm

Interviews are on 27 June 2022

We are actively seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.

At Claire House, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value everyone as an individual.  We are committed to organisational practices, which promote diversity and inclusion for all employees and volunteers regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.  Connecting these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued.

Job description and Person Specification can be found on our website.

All applications must be submitted on a Claire House application form.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This organisations recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role is subject to a Standard DBS check.