As Events Coordinator (Challenges), you will lead the operational planning and delivery of Norwood’s challenge events portfolio .Working as part of the Events & Sponsorship team, you will manage participant journeys from recruitment through to post-event stewardship, ensuring every event delivers a high-quality experience and strong fundraising outcomes. You will work closely with fundraising, marketing and donor engagement colleagues to grow participation, strengthen supporter relationships and maximise income generation.
You will:
- Deliver a portfolio of UK and international challenge events
- Coordinate event logistics, timelines, suppliers and participant communications
- Support participant recruitment and fundraising activity
- Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders
- Help create engaging supporter journeys that encourage long-term involvement with Norwood
- This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing events to life.
Your Day to Day
You will:
- Coordinate the planning and delivery of challenge events from start to finish
- Work with challenge providers, suppliers and partners to ensure smooth delivery
- Recruit and support participants through regular communication and stewardship
- Motivate supporters to achieve and exceed fundraising targets
- Work closely with Marketing to support event promotion and recruitment campaigns
- Prepare reports, updates and insights for the Challenge Events Committee
- Ensure accurate recording of participant and fundraising data within the CRM
- Monitor participation, income and event performance to support future planning
- Represent Norwood positively at events and within the community
Your impact will be demonstrated through:
- Strong participant experience and supporter engagement
- Successful delivery of challenge events
- Increased fundraising income and participant retention
- Positive relationships with supporters, volunteers and partners
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.
For more information about the role, or to receive a personal recommendation, please contact our recruitment team. Melissa – melissa@theworkavenue.org.uk or Yael – yb@theworkavenue.org.uk
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