EVENTS EXECUTIVE – Maternity Cover (12 month contract)

Location: Hybrid with a minimum of 3 days a week in the London Office.
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000
Contract: 37.5 hours a week. 12 month contract.
Applications in by: 5pm, Wednesday 22 May.

Our fundraising team

The Fundraising Department currently raises around £6m a year to support the work of The Outward Bound Trust, predominantly to cover the cost of bursary supported places for disadvantaged young people to attend our powerful courses in the outdoors, and towards capital (building project) requirements across the Trust’s six centres.

Funds are raised from high-net-worth individuals, corporate organisations, charitable trusts and foundations, legacies and through high quality events. The majority of the Fundraising Department is based in Waterloo, London, with some of the team based at our Penrith and Glasgow offices.

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The job...

Outward Bound are looking for an Events Executive on a temporary contract (maternity cover) to support the delivery of the Outward Bound events portfolio. The role also leads on the coordination, fundraising and stewardship of the charity’s London Marathon running team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a high-performing fundraising team, working on a unique calendar of high profile events. You will work closely with the Head of Development and Development Manager to execute the 2025 London Marathon event, ensuring our 100+ runners have great stewardship and fundraising support. You’ll also be responsible for the planning and execution of the on the day activity.

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You'll need...

• Experience in managing challenge events
• Experience in delivering bespoke events
• Experience of producing marketing materials
• Experience within the fundraising sector
• A track record of meeting financial targets and working to key performance indicators
• Experience using fundraising platforms, such as Enthuse and JustGiving.

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The job description

You'll get

• Annual Leave of 24 days, plus bank holidays.
• Life Assurance: 3 x salary, covered from start date; includes Employee Assistance helpline.
• 8 weeks’ sick pay at full salary in any 12 months.
• Long-term Disability Insurance: 2/3 salary less state incapacity benefit after 6 months’ absence for up to 5 years, covered from start date.
• Personal Accident Insurance while at work or commuting.
• Pension Scheme (currently Standard Life): Auto-enrolment of all staff after 3 months service.

How to Apply

To apply please send a cover letter to Rachel Walker (email below) letting us know why you'd like the job in no more than two sides of A4, alongside a copy of your up to date CV. Get your application to us by 5pm on Wednesday 22 May. If you reach the shortlist you'll be interviewed in person in London.

Email - rachel.walker@outwardbound.org.uk

PS: We know that confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect candidate'. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that you think sounds good for you!

If we offer you the job, you'll be asked to do a DBS check.

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