Great fundraising experiences start with people who make things happen.
As Challenge Events Lead, you'll take ownership of the planning, development and delivery of Norwood's UK and international challenge events portfolio, creating memorable experiences that inspire participation, build lasting supporter relationships and generate vital fundraising income.
We're looking for a proactive, resourceful self-starter who enjoys taking ideas and turning them into action. Someone who can work independently, identify opportunities, anticipate challenges and take responsibility for delivering successful outcomes.
Working within our Events & Sponsorship team, you'll lead the participant journey from recruitment through to post-event stewardship, ensuring supporters feel motivated, valued and connected to Norwood's mission.
You'll also work closely with Fundraising, Marketing and Donor Engagement colleagues to grow participation, strengthen engagement and maximise fundraising opportunities.
You will:
- Take ownership of Norwood's UK and international challenge events portfolio.
- Plan and deliver engaging, well-organised events that achieve fundraising objectives.
- Proactively identify opportunities to grow participation and income.
- Build meaningful relationships with participants, volunteers, suppliers and partners.
- Develop engaging supporter journeys that encourage long-term involvement with Norwood.
- Drive activity forward independently, overcoming challenges and continuously improving how events are delivered.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys making things happen, brings fresh ideas and takes pride in seeing their work translate into meaningful results.
Your Day to Day
You will:
- Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination and delivery of challenge events.
- Develop and manage event plans, timelines, budgets and priorities.
- Take ownership of relationships with challenge providers, suppliers and event partners.
- Proactively recruit, engage and motivate participants throughout their fundraising journey.
- Support participants to achieve their fundraising targets and maximise their contribution.
- Work with Marketing colleagues to develop promotional activity and attract new supporters.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen participation, supporter engagement and fundraising performance.
- Prepare reports and performance updates for the Challenge Events Committee.
- Maintain accurate participant and fundraising records within the CRM.
- Monitor event income, participation and performance, using insights to inform future activity.
Represent Norwood at events and within the community, building positive relationships and promoting our mission.
Qualifications, Experience & Training
Essential
- Experience delivering events, challenge events or participant-led fundraising activity
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence managing suppliers, partners and stakeholders
- Ability to motivate and support fundraisers and participants
- Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Desirable
- Experience delivering overseas or endurance challenge events
- Experience working with volunteers or committees
- Familiarity with fundraising databases or CRM systems
You will also need flexibility to support events outside standard working hours, with TOIL provided in line with organisational policy.
Reward and Benefits
- 21 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE) + Jewish Festival Days
- Enhanced parental pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App
- Blue Light Card scheme access
- Cycle to Work scheme
- £300 refer-a-friend bonus
- Career development pathway
- Free on-site parking
- A supportive, experienced team and management.
A bit more information: Norwood’s Broadway House, located at 80 - 82 The Broadway, Stanmore HA7 4HB, is the charity’s head office and main administrative base.
It brings together Governance, Leadership, Fundraising, Finance, People and Culture, and Marketing and Communications, providing coordination and support to Children & Family Services and Adult Services.
The office supports Norwood’s mission to help people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, their families, and children in need across London and the South East. It is also the main point of contact for referrals, general enquiries, and charity business.
Safe Recruitment: Norwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people, and adults we support. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with CQC Regulation 19, and appointment is conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Right to Work in the UK and a DBS check appropriate to the role.
Email: careers@norwood.org.uk
Disclaimer: At Norwood, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. At this time, Norwood is not a UK Home Office licensed sponsor and is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
