Location
Hybrid working - a minimum of two days per week in our Aldgate, London head office.

Hours
Full time, flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time and compressed hours (subject to business needs).

Salary
£40,000 per annum

About the Role
Join Dementia UK as a Challenge Events Manager where you will lead the delivery of our DIY challenge events portfolio to grow income in this area. As part of the Mass Participation team, you will develop the overall strategy for our DIY challenge events programmes, supporting supporters who take on sporting events independently. You will identify and maximise growth opportunities, ensuring the programme remains innovative and responsive to market trends by researching new opportunities, monitoring sector developments, and continuously improving ways of working.
You will oversee the planning, marketing, budgeting, and evaluation of events, using insight and innovation to drive growth. Collaboration is key, as you will build meaningful relationships across internal teams and external partners to ensure efficient and compliant event delivery. You will co-manage the Challenge Events team alongside the Challenge Events Manager (Third Party), ensuring a joined-up approach with shared learning and consistent delivery across all areas. You will have direct line management responsibility for three team members.
This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in the Aldgate Head Office to ensure strong collaboration and alignment within the mass participation events team.

Benefits
33 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and shared parental pay
Family-friendly policies
8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
Three times basic life assurance cover
Free health cashback plan (Medicash) covering employee plus up to four dependent children
24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered) and access to Best Doctors
Free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
Access to a wellbeing app
Learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and LinkedIn Learning
Commitment to employee health and wellbeing
Menopause Friendly accreditation and Disability Confident employer status

Experience
Proven experience in successfully delivering DIY challenge events including participant recruitment, supporter journey development, and stewardship communications to achieve income targets. Previous line management experience with a strong background in leading projects and supporting team members to meet objectives. Experience working with external agencies and a clear understanding of marketing channels and digital techniques to drive participation. Working knowledge of stewardship approaches.

About you
Collaborative and innovative with strong strategic thinking skills. Able to build and maintain effective relationships internally and externally. Motivated to deliver growth and improve ways of working. Committed to Dementia UK's values and inclusive culture.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and skills in event management, marketing, and team leadership are essential.

Additional Information
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. Employment is conditional on having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.