Events Fundraising Officer

Alzheimers Society

Hours
35 hours per week

Length of contract
May 2026/December 2027

Salary
£31,018 - £34,464 per year

About the Organisation

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by providing help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values ensure that our focus remains clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead, reminding us of what we all stand for.

About the role

At Alzheimer’s Society, we are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, influencers, communicators, technical specialists, and so much more. We are volunteers, we are employees, and together we are here to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia and their carers. As Events Fundraising Officer (Third Party & OYO) you will be responsible for project managing a portfolio of third-party sports events, leading on all aspects including event set up, participant recruitment, stewardship, and event delivery.

You’ll be a key team member to ensure we hit our ambitious income targets. We are looking for someone who exemplifies our values, someone who is: Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most. A trusted expert who believes in working better together and demonstrates true Compassion.

Responsibilities

Budget Management & Planning:

• Devise, develop, and implement income and expenditure budgets for events and reforecast in line with the Society’s timetable.
• Contribute to the overall events plan and strategy. Plan and implement events agreed with the Senior Events Fundraising Manager.
• Continually monitor variance in income and expenditure and input to management accounts, commenting and reasoning on any variance.
• Identify new opportunities to develop the programme of events and grow income.
• Keep up to date with the market and undertake competitor analysis.
• Evaluate the performance of events with clear analysis and evidence, and make recommendations to the Senior Events Fundraising Manager.

Marketing:

• Work with the Events Marketing team to implement and manage events marketing campaigns.
• Manage suppliers, printers, and designers, and work with event providers as required.
• Undertake copywriting for the web and event newsletters, and as appropriate, ensuring that the Society’s brand is protected.

Supporter Stewardship:

• Implement and manage an inspiring programme of support communications to provide information, advice, and support to all event participants, ensuring they have relevant event and fundraising information and enjoy an excellent experience, including pre- and post-event.
• Provide on-going briefings, updating key documents and materials as required, for use by the Supporter Care team and Participant Experience team.
• Work with the Participant Experience Team and lead on selected stewardship projects.
• Ensure that information and advice given to supporters complies with charity law and the Institute of Fundraising code of practice.
• Ensure that information about supporters is up to date and adheres to data protection regulations.
• Represent the Society at external events and ensure that supporters, their spectators, and volunteers enjoy an excellent experience.

Other:

• Lead on and build relationships with suppliers and monitor performance to ensure that contracts or agreements are in place, agreed, and adhered to.
• To act as part of an expert resource on events fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society staff and supporters.
• To work out of normal office hours as required by the events programme, in line with the Events Team TOIL policy.
• To undertake any other duties or projects commensurate with the nature and grade of this post as required by the Senior Events Fundraising Manager.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of MS Office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook)
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent fundraising or marketing experience, ideally in events fundraising
• Experience in managing complex projects
• Knowledge of fundraising databases 
• Budgeting and financial management
• Proven track record of exceeding targets
• Experience in marketing or communications, including briefing and commissioning of print, copy, design, and market research

Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and know when to ask for help themselves.
• Be a self-starter, innovative, target-driven, and self-motivated.
• Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Delegation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to build relationships and deal with external supporters at all levels.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Non-judgemental communication.
• Commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities.
• Understanding of the inclusion agenda and its relevance within a diverse society

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid dependants leave
• Paid compassionate and bereavement leave
• Paid time off work to support
• Annual leave of 27 days, increasing to 30, plus bank holidays
• Career breaks of up to 3 months
• Flexible working
• Wellbeing leave
• Values Hero and Society Legend Awards
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Scottish Widows - with up to 8% employer contribution rate
• Life Assurance Scheme - two times your annual salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Home Allowance of £312 per year
• Discounted gym membership with Society Plus
• Mental health app and unlimited therapy
• Women in Leadership Development Programme
• Leadership development programme
• Financial support towards relevant professional qualifications, enhanced family leave - 16 weeks paid for all parents
• Paid time off work for fertility treatments for both partners, paid carers leave

Working locations

• Home-based
• Travel to and attend events in person, including occasional weekend commitments throughout the year. (All travel expenses will be fully covered by the Society).

How to apply

• Apply directly online
• If you require further information then please contact: [email protected]

Interviews

• Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on the week commencing Monday, 3rd November.

Policies

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment, or health condition, or individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy here, along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups, helps us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

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