WellChild
Events Assistant
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We are looking for: An enthusiastic, organised individual to join our Challenge Events Team as a Fixed Term Events Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to support WellChild’s expanding challenge events programme, with a particular focus on the London Marathon 2027. You will provide administrative, operational and supporter care support to participants from registration through to event day, helping them maximise their fundraising and enjoy an excellent experience while supporting WellChild. The successful candidate will have strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to build positive relationships with supporters, volunteers and colleagues. Experience in an administrative role is essential; experience of CRM systems, fundraising or the charity sector would be an advantage.
You will do:
- Provide day-to-day administrative and practical support to the Challenge Events Team, primarily for the London Marathon 2027.
- Acting as the first point of contact for challenge event participants, you will process applications, maintain accurate supporter records, coordinate communications and support fundraising activity.
- Help plan and deliver WellChild’s presence at the London Marathon Running Show and marathon event weekend, supporting event logistics and helping create a memorable experience for participants and supporters.
- Be onsite in London from the 19th – 26th April 2027.
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You will have:
- Experience in an administrative and/or project support role.
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative when working independently.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple deadlines.
- Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and GDPR requirements.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Experience using a CRM database such as Beacon (desirable).
- Experience in the charity or voluntary sector (desirable).
- Experience supporting events or challenge fundraising activities (desirable).
Job Details:
- Flexible working requests will be considered, with a minimum of 21 hours per week, up to 35 hours per week (full time).
- Hybrid home/office working with 1-2 days per week at our Cheltenham Office.
- This is a fixed term, temporary role starting as soon as possible until 30th July 2027.
- The role will involve travel and occasional work outside normal working hours, including attendance at the London Marathon Running Show and London Marathon event weekend (19th – 26th April 27).
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We can offer:
- Salary of £24,000 per annum, pro rata for part-time.
- 23 days holiday on appointment, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment, with 5% employer contribution.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- TOIL for out-of-hours work.
Application process:
- Full job description available on WellChild's website: www.wellchild.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/ where an application form must be completed.
- Contact jobs@wellchild.org.uk for any questions.
- Please note we can only accept applications from individuals with a current and eligible right to work in the UK for the duration of this contract. We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.
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