Challenge Events Manager

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The Air Ambulance Service

Challenge Events Manager

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<div id="job-desription" class="INHERIT DEFAULT-UL basis-0 flex-grow ng-tns-c1550478706-2"><p>🚁<strong> Join Our Lifesaving Team&nbsp;</strong>🚁</p><p><strong>Challenge Events Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Full Job Description:</strong> <strong><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YhBMNK54VzOeCZxfP3aeh3y7EqfFeXtV/view?usp=sharing">Challenge Events Manager</a></strong></p><p><strong>📍</strong><strong> Location: Rugby, Warwickshire</strong></p><p><strong>🕒</strong><strong>&nbsp; Hours: 37.5 hpw</strong></p><p><strong>Benefits:&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G8pzZTDNABUeTGU01gtu35PMwYKh1Mjg/view?usp=sharing">Benefits Summary</a></strong></p><p><strong>Ready to turn epic challenges into lifesaving impact? </strong>🚁<br><br>Every day, our helicopters take to the skies to deliver critical care when it matters most—funded entirely by the generosity of our supporters.&nbsp;<br><br>We’re looking for a passionate and driven <strong>Challenge Events Manager</strong> to lead and grow an exciting programme of fundraising challenges that inspire people to push their limits for a lifesaving cause. From iconic mass-participation events to unique bespoke challenges, you’ll create unforgettable experiences that motivate supporters, raise vital funds, and keep our crews flying.<br><br>If you love turning big challenges into big impact—and thrive on creating incredible supporter journeys—this could be the perfect role for you.</p><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows</li><li>Additional annual leave purchase options</li><li>Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm</li><li>Enhanced sick pay</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes</li><li>A supportive, purpose-driven team</li><li>Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>As part of our commitment to <strong>equality, diversity and inclusion, </strong>our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help to shape a more inclusive workplace. Want to find out more? Click here -&nbsp;<a href="https://theairambulanceservice.org.uk/campaigns/edi/">EDI - The Air Ambulance Service</a></li></ul><p><strong>✨</strong><strong> What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Plan and deliver a portfolio of regional and national challenge events (runs, cycles, treks and bespoke challenges).</li><li>Grow participation and income through effective recruitment, supporter stewardship and event development.</li><li>Manage event logistics, suppliers, budgets and compliance to ensure high-quality delivery.</li><li>Work with marketing colleagues to promote events and engage new supporters.</li><li>Monitor performance, analyse data and use insights to improve future events.</li><li>Build strong relationships with supporters, partners and volunteers.</li></ul><p><strong>🚀</strong><strong> What We’re Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience delivering challenge events, mass participation events or similar fundraising activities.</li><li>Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Comfortable working with budgets, data and CRM systems.</li><li>A collaborative team player with a passion for the work of the Air Ambulance Service.</li><li>Flexible approach with willingness to support events outside normal hours when required</li></ul><p><strong><em>💛</em></strong><strong><em> What’s In It For You:</em></strong></p><p>At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork — and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture.&nbsp;</p><p>Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives.&nbsp;</p><p>The Air Ambulance Service isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to build a meaningful career.</p><p><strong>Click “Apply Now” and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives.</strong></p><p><strong>Compliance Responsibilities</strong></p><p>In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:</p><ul><li>Health &amp; Safety and Environment</li><li>Safeguarding</li><li>Data Protection</li><li>Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion</li><li>Quality</li></ul><p>You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.</p><p>The role is subject to a <strong>Basic</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>DBS&nbsp;check.</p><p><em><strong>Environment</strong></em></p><p><em>TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.</em></p><p><em>As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>*Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants. We are currently recruiting for this role directly and do not require agency assistance at this time. If you have applyed for this role within the last 6 months, please be aware your application may be automatically declined.</em></p></div><div class="mb-[20px] tablet:mt-0 tablet:mb-0 tablet:w-[332px] mobile:w-full ng-tns-c1550478706-2"><job-description-card class="ng-tns-c1550478706-2" ngh="2"><div class="w-full mb-[20px] tablet:mb-0 border-1 border-neutral-200 bg-neutral-25 rounded-md shadow-300 group" style="font-family: Roboto;"><!----><div class="p-5 tablet:p-8"><div class="flex flex-col gap-5"><div class="paragraph-2 font-semibold axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0"> Challenge Events Manager </div><div class="flex gap-2 items-start ng-star-inserted"><div class="mt-[2px]"><i class="fak fa-talos-location-pin fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i></div><div class="flex flex-col items-start"><div class="ng-star-inserted"><p class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 ng-star-inserted axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1" style="font-family: Roboto;"> Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom </p><!----></div><div class="ng-star-inserted"><p style="font-family: Roboto;" class="paragraph-3 text-4 ng-star-inserted"> CV21 3RQ </p><!----></div><!----><!----><!----></div></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 ng-star-inserted"><div class="items-start mt-[2px]"><i class="fak fa-talos-dollar fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i></div><span class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom2-0 axiom-scraped-2"> £33,474 <!--ngtns-->per year<!----><!----></span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center ng-star-inserted"><i class="fak fa-talos-clock fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom3-0 axiom-scraped-3"> Permanent - Full-time </span></div><!----><div class="border-b border-neutral-200 w-full"></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center ng-star-inserted"><i class="fak fa-talos-information fa-lg text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-1 font-normal text-neutral-600"> Posted today </span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center ng-star-inserted"><i class="fak fa-talos-information fa-lg text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-1 font-normal text-neutral-600"> Closing date: 10/05/2026 </span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center ng-star-inserted"><i class="fak fa-talos-information fa-lg text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-1 font-normal text-neutral-600"> Job reference: LH1555754RugCEM </span></div><!----></div></div></div></job-description-card><job-documents class="ng-tns-c1550478706-2" ngh="3"><!----></job-documents><div class="mt-8 mb-6 w-full border-t-1 border-neutral-200 ng-tns-c1550478706-2 ng-star-inserted"></div><p class="paragraph-1 ng-tns-c1550478706-2 ng-star-inserted">Share this vacancy</p><div class="flex flex-row mt-2 gap-[1.5rem] ng-tns-c1550478706-2 ng-star-inserted"><button type="button" class="h-[44px] tooltip-subject justify-center flex items-center px-5 py-2 border-1 border-neutral-200 rounded group ng-tns-c1550478706-2 hover:bg-neutral-50 active:bg-neutral-200 focus:bg-neutral-200 ng-star-inserted" id="copyLinkShareButton" jsaction="click:;"><i class="ng-tns-c1550478706-2 fak fa-link text-6 text-neutral-500 group-hover:text-neutral-500"></i><div class="tooltip bottom-[5rem] points-bottom ng-tns-c1550478706-2"><div class="tooltip-content whitespace-nowrap ng-tns-c1550478706-2"><p class="font-primary ng-tns-c1550478706-2"> Copy link to clipboard </p></div></div></button><!----><!----><!----><button type="button" class="h-[44px] tooltip-subject justify-center flex items-center px-5 py-2 border-1 border-neutral-200 rounded group ng-tns-c1550478706-2 hover:bg-neutral-50 active:bg-neutral-200 focus:bg-neutral-200 ng-star-inserted" id="emailShareButton" jsaction="click:;"><i class="ng-tns-c1550478706-2 fak fa-mail text-6 text-neutral-500 group-hover:text-neutral-500"></i><div class="tooltip bottom-[5rem] points-bottom ng-tns-c1550478706-2"><div class="tooltip-content whitespace-nowrap ng-tns-c1550478706-2"><p class="font-primary ng-tns-c1550478706-2"> Share via Email </p></div></div></button><!----><!----><!----><button type="button" class="h-[44px] tooltip-subject justify-center flex items-center px-5 py-2 border-1 border-neutral-200 rounded group ng-tns-c1550478706-2 hover:bg-[#E7F4FF] focus:bg-[#B9DAF5] ng-star-inserted" id="linkedInShareButton" jsaction="click:;"><i class="ng-tns-c1550478706-2 fak fa-linkedin text-6 text-neutral-500 group-hover:text-[#2771AC] group-focus:text-[#2771AC]"></i><div class="tooltip bottom-[5rem] points-bottom ng-tns-c1550478706-2"><div class="tooltip-content whitespace-nowrap ng-tns-c1550478706-2"><p class="font-primary ng-tns-c1550478706-2"> Share on LinkedIn </p></div></div></button><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></div><!----><!----></div>

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