Events Fundraising Manager

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom National Autistic Society Full time

Since 1962 the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. In National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation to reflect their needs. We provide autism training and best practice services and want all autistic people to have access to services and support that fully meet their needs. We provide diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences, designed to support all professionals and organisations. 

The Supporter Fundraising team is responsible for managing and driving all supporter-led fundraising activity, including our involvement in fundraising events, community-based fundraising and our fundraising campaigns.

Our portfolio of fundraising events includes a range of third-party challenge events and owned challenge and ticketed events. The team is responsible for bringing in over £1million in unrestricted income. The funds we raise through these activities play a vital role in helping the National Autistic Society to achieve its mission: a society that works for autistic people. 

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic individual to lead the events team.

The role will involve leading a motivated and talented team of fundraisers in delivering the 2024-25 strategy for events fundraising. This includes (but is not limited to):-

Overseeing the National Autistic Society’s involvement and investment in a number of high-profile third-party events, including the London Marathon Supporting with the delivery of owned trekking events Leading the team in planning and delivery of our Christmas carol concert Acting as a representative for events fundraising across the Fundraising and Supporter Relations department and the wider directorate/organisation Managing the events fundraising budget and a team of fundraisers

The successful candidate will be experienced in events fundraising principles and ways of working, and passionate about new developments and trends. We are also looking for a confident people manager and an enthusiastic team player

To view the job description please click here.

What we can offer you:

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more Healthcare Cash Plan Life Assurance at 2 x base salary A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply) Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Where you will be working:

City Road, London / Homeworking / Hybrid

About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.



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