Restless Development
Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator
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Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator
Closing date: Sunday 20th September 2026
About Restless Development
Restless Development is a global non-profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia, and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most – We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.
Our approach to safeguarding
Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.
About the role
The Schools Triathlon is a fun, mass participation sporting event for 7–13 year olds. Its mission? To get more young people moving, having fun, and discovering the power of fundraising. In 2026, over 12,000 young people took part in 15 events, raising an incredible £1.8 million for Restless Development and local charities. Since it began, the Schools Triathlon has raised over £8 million—making it our flagship fundraising event.
As an Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator, this is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for anyone looking to kickstart their career in fundraising and events management. You’ll play a vital role in Restless Development’s close-knit fundraising team, helping to deliver our flagship events the Schools Triathlon. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including our volunteer Schools Triathlon Committee, schools, pupils, parents, and event delivery partners. A big part of your role will involve delivering fun and engaging school assemblies, encouraging pupils to take part and fundraise for Restless Development.
Alongside this outward-facing work, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support behind the scenes. This will include managing participant data in Excel, Eventrac, and Salesforce; uploading and running reports; processing donations (including cash and cheques); and ensuring our records are accurate and up to date.
You’ll also be the first point of contact for event participants and their families, providing warm, professional support through email and phone queries. We’re looking for someone who thrives on variety, can juggle multiple tasks, and stays calm under pressure. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
Key responsibilities
- Event Management:
- Deliver and event manage high-quality Schools Triathlon events in 2026 and beyond.
- Manage the assembly tracker to ensure it is kept up to date, with relevant members of the team notified when new assemblies are booked in.
- Maintain accurate records across our registration platform (Eventrac), our CRM system (Salesforce) and Excel, including registrations, fundraising data, and supporter information.
- Monitor and track fundraising progress for over 13,000 participants, encouraging and supporting them to reach their goals.
- Manage JustGiving pages, ensuring all fundraising activity is accurately logged.
- Liaise with Finance to process donations (online, offline, and cheques), allocate income correctly, and thank supporters promptly.
- Support with the merchandise and fulfillment process.
- Occasional website updates.
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Fundraising and Relationship Management:
- Be the first point of contact for schools, parents, and participants via the Schools Triathlon inbox.
- Book and coordinate school assemblies, and deliver assemblies or fundraising workshops.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, pupils, and parents, thanking and supporting them throughout their fundraising journey.
- Provide admin support across our 3rd party events as needed.
- Attend meetings with third-party suppliers and schools when necessary.
- Support on wider charity initiatives as and when needed.
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Social Media:
- Lead on all social media activity for the Schools Triathlon across our social media channels.
- Work with our PR & Comms team and Host school stakeholders to deliver exceptional PR across the Schools Triathlon event series.
- Report monthly on KPIs, ensuring effective tracking for social engagement across all channels.
- Work closely with the PR & Comms team, to ensure best working practices and collaboration is in place.
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Other:
- Attend Schools Triathlon events (April–June) and occasional evening/weekend work for which Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be provided.
- Regular travel to schools is required, so access to a reliable vehicle is essential (travel costs will be reimbursed).
- Carry out any other duties as required to support the fundraising team.
Job details
- Job title: Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator
- Location: Hybrid - Preferably West London, Berkshire, or Wiltshire based due to external meetings location.
- Salary: £26,143 gross per annum (Band 0).
- Preferred start date: As soon as possible.
- Length of contract: 2 years fixed contract.
- Reports to: TBC.
- Expected travel: Regular travel to London for staff meetings and other areas in the UK. Evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu will be given. Expenses for travel and work outside working hours will be given according to our policy.
- Other requirements: Must have a full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle. Will be required to complete DBS check.
About you
We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.
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HEART: We are who we serve. We are brave.
- Supports Managers to embed a values-led culture within their team by holding junior staff members to account for values-led behaviour.
- Uses values to guide decision-making and group actions.
- Involves others in the development of solutions to both the causes and results of problems. Supports Managers to promote change to others.
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HEAD: Delivers Quality. We are 100% professional.
- Frequently creates opportunities to maximise their contribution to team priorities. Supports others to deliver quality and continually improve their work.
- Considers relevant information to propose more effective and cost-efficient ways of working.
- Takes ownership for managing elements of a budget and/or programme and/or incidents with little guidance from others. Considers underlying issues and Restless Values when making operational decisions. Consults with others when facing difficult decisions.
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VOICE: We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.
- Communicates a compelling vision for the areas which they take partial ownership for; providing strong leadership to others. Will typically manage one or more junior staff members.
- Takes responsibility for personal development, committing to take on new challenges which build team capacity. Develops others through proactive sharing of knowledge, skills, and opportunities.
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HANDS: We are in it together. We listen and learn.
- Confidently adapts their communication style to suit their audience, and coaches others to do so.
- Is able to influence others to build shared understanding.
- Seeks opportunities to collaboratively deliver quality against team goals by building strong internal and external relationships.
- Facilitates introductions amongst staff and stakeholders to help others to grow their relationships.
- Cultivates partnerships at a national level.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to help plan and support events and fundraising activities.
- Strong people skills – friendly, approachable, and confident in working with colleagues, volunteers, and supporters.
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to write emails, updates, and speak to supporters.
- Able to manage time well, meet deadlines, and balance different tasks.
- Confident using IT systems, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Comfortable working with numbers and handling financial information accurately.
- Able to work independently when needed, while also being a supportive team player.
- A good eye for detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Some experience (paid or voluntary) in fundraising, events, or community activities.
- An interest in international development, the charity sector, or community engagement.
- Experience helping to organise events or projects, either in work, study, or volunteering.
- Familiarity with using a database or CRM system (training can be given).
- Confidence in speaking to groups, or a willingness to develop public speaking skills.
What we do for you
- Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.
Benefits
- Salary: We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations.
- Pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.
- Work-life Balance:
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