Thank you for your interest in the role of Senior Sporting Events & Partnership Manager. In order to be considered, please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities form to the HR team at recruitment@alzheimersresearchuk.org. The Equal Opportunities form can be found here: http://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/about-us/work-for-us/jobs/. We recommend that you provide all documents in Word (docx) or PDF format. Your covering letter should detail the following: Why you are interested in applying for this post How your skills/knowledge/experience meet the requirements of the person specification Your current salary and desired starting salary Whether you currently have the right to work in the UK The closing date for applications is MIDDAY on the 18 th June. Interviews will be held on the 26 th and 29 th June. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this day. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss your application further please contact the HR team at recruitment@alzheimersresearchk.org.
Job Description Job Title: Location: Reward Package: Post holder is line managed by: Senior Sporting Events & Partnership Manager Granta Park, Nr Cambridge Salary circa 50,000 plus benefits Lucy Squance Number of direct reports: 1 Post duration: Permanent Background and overall purpose of the job: Alzheimer s Research UK has ambitious income targets to enable our mission of bringing about the first life-changing treatment for dementia by 2025. Key to achieving these targets and an area of significant opportunity for the charity is the growth of sporting events. Through our partnerships, expansion of our portfolio and own place own event participants we know we can offer our supporters a first-class experience enabling them to achieve more for our research. The Senior Sporting Events & Partnerships Manager (SSEPM) will be responsible for securing income from partners, individuals and groups through sporting events, effectively managing relationships to maximise income. They will be responsible for our 5-year parkrun and 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon partnership delivering impact and income through both partner and supporter engagement. The SSEPM will be accountable for planning, driving and evaluating Alzheimer s Research UKs sponsorship and partnership portfolio to drive maximum ROI and brand exposure from investment in this area. The SSEPM will have overall responsibility for the sporting event income for ARUK. Being responsible for all revenue generating activity and associated expenditure. Main tasks of role: Sporting Events Secure new brands, events and strategic partners to drive income and marketing opportunities for the charity around our sporting events portfolio. Provide market research and competitive analysis on key industry and sporting trends Develop and delivering systems and structures across the sporting events team to enable both effective day-to-day management and long-term strategic leadership. Oversee, lead and establish relationships with third party event providers that support the team s objectives. Explore new technologies to improve our communications and thanking of supporters in the way most relevant and appropriate way to them. Be an outward face of Alzheimer s Research UK attending industry events & representing our values and work To drive innovation in the team and ensure we are providing market leading experiences for our supporters. To work proactively across the charity to ensure that all fundraising opportunities and potential communications channels are maximised.
2. Team & Partnership Management Lead, inspire and develop a high performing Sporting Events team Ensure all team members have SMART objectives and development plans. Complete routine 1-1 meetings and annual appraisals. Embrace the ARUK values, celebrating exceptional performance whilst acting on underperformance. Manage all partner and agency relationships, from recommendations around partners to due diligence and contracts, and routine performance reviews and contract renewals. Maintain a consultative approach, listen attentively to partners to identify their business needs, and tailor partnerships to ensure it offers the correct mix of commercial benefits Management of a small pool of High Net Worth Individuals Work collaboratively across ARUK leading cross functional teams and activities 3. Strategy and planning With the support of the Director of Supporter-led Fundraising, lead the development of the overall sporting events & partnerships strategy to deliver exceptional market-leading sporting events, partnership and products to achieve further transformational growth. Play a key role in the development and application of the charities emerging CRM strategy, including audience segmentation, supporter journeys and optimisation of income opportunities. Lead the development of the Sporting Events annual Operational Plans, driving greater focus on scaling up the volume and value of supporters whilst maintaining great engagement and supporter experience. Maintain a flexible approach to investment to optimise in year contribution and longer-term return on investment. 4. Budget management and reporting Compile 5-year forecasts and annual budgets in line with annual operational planning across all sporting events, partnerships and products including scenario planning. Manage the team to deliver quarterly reforecasts, making recommendations around budget allocation and managing expectations throughout. Compile monthly reports for senior management, as well as inputting to quarterly trustee s reports. Working alongside the Digital and Data teams ensure engagement, acquisition and remittance is regularly monitored and evaluated (CPA, trend analysis and KPI tracking). Ensure end of event/campaign reports, learnings and actions for the future are routinely delivered by the team, with the Data Services Team and partners playing an active role. 5. Other duties Active involvement in the sector to ensure best practice Ensure activities comply with ARUK brand guidelines. Ensuring compliance, including understanding and application of the ARUK Vulnerable Persons Policy, compliance with the FR Codes of Fundraising Practice, compliance with Gambling Commission, HMRC, DMA and ICO guidance and legislation Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Director of Supporter-led Fundraising in line with the responsibilities of the post. Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Director of Supporter-led Fundraising in line with the responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification Vacancy Information Pack Below is a list of the key knowledge, skills and experience required for this role. Please include details in your cover letter about how you meet these requirements. Essential Desirable Education Level Knowledge Educated to Degree Level or equivalent In-depth knowledge of the sporting fundraising market Knowledge of dementia or experience with a medical charity advantageous Skills Experience Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written An ability to manage a busy and varied workload Excellent organisational skills The ability to work with initiative, to take decisions and think creatively and strategically. Understanding of Fundraising Regulator (IOF) Codes of Practice and legal frameworks around GDPR, event management and fundraising ethics Proven experience of successful sporting events management Proven income delivery experience against ambitious targets Experience of meeting or exceeding financial and nonfinancial targets Experience of managing teams Experience of developing strategy and managing budgets Effective account management skills Good fundraising/crm database skills, preferably with Raiser s Edge Experience of event management and budget planning Negotiation skills and the ability to persuade and influence The ability to think and plan strategically, to develop and deliver the fundraising and strategy and, as part of the supporter-led directorate Experience of managing relationships with third party events providers (or similar) Experience of working with senior management. The ability to represent the charity internally and externally with confidence, diplomacy and authority High-value relationship management experience
Personal Attributes Enthusiastic, passionate and able to inspire supporters Circumstances Full driving license with access to own vehicle. Flexibility to work unsociable hours, as required and willingness to travel independently
Who We Are Be part of a movement with the power to defeat dementia. Alzheimer s Research UK is the UK s leading dementia research charity. We fund innovative research with the power to transform lives, campaign for government action, and help people to understand dementia and the progress we re making with research. Our people are vital to our mission. Our pioneering spirit is reflected in the energy and drive of our employees all of whom play a key role in helping realise our vision of a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. Working for Alzheimer s Research UK, you can be part of a team that is: Funding world-leading research into dementia across the UK and beyond, with a Research Network of over 1,000 scientists, and key research initiatives aimed at delivering new treatments, preventions and improved diagnosis Providing trusted information about dementia to people affected and their families, helping improve understanding around the condition and the potential for research to defeat it Campaigning to keep dementia research on the political agenda, working to ensure government funding for research is a priority and that the environment is right for biomedical research into dementia to succeed Building a social movement behind our cause, connecting with thousands of people who are helping to power the fightback against dementia. We are a non-branched charity at an exciting stage of expansion and development. Our friendly, busy and dynamic office is based in Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge. We offer the following benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rated for new starters, part-time and annualised hour employees. Option to buy up to 5 additional days leave per year, pro-rated for new starters, part-time and annualised hour employees. For every 3, 6 and 9 years worked, employees will receive 1 additional day s leave (loyalty days) which will be added to their annual entitlement, pro-rated for part-time and annualised hour employees. Standard 37.5 hour working week, with a flexible start time of between 7.30am and 9.30am and a corresponding finish between 4pm and 6pm each day. 5% employer contribution of your annual salary into the pension scheme. Employee contribution of 1% from April 2018 and 4% from April 2019. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which is designed to support employees and family members on dealing with problems that may be adversely impacting their work/home life, health and general wellbeing. Free private medical health insurance including the offer of a yearly medical health check. Income protection insurance and life insurance. Childcare Vouchers employees can salary sacrifice up to 243 per month. Cycle to work scheme. Payment of professional membership fees. Access to Granta Park gym and exercise classes. Access to two restaurants on Granta Park. Access to Granta Park commuter bus from Cambridge or Whittlesford Parkway train stations. Free tea/coffee facilities throughout the office.
Useful Information Diversity Policy Statement Everyone has the right to be treated with consideration and respect. ARUK is committed to achieving a truly inclusive environment for all, by developing better working relationships that release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual. ARUK aims to ensure that all employees, volunteers, donors, partners, contractors, and the general public are treated fairly. This will be regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, or national origin), disability, medical status, age, religion or belief, political opinion, social or economic status, or ex-offender status. Use of Curriculum Vitae (CVs) Our policy is to recruit and employ our employees on the basis of their suitability for the work to be done. All CVs received prior to the closing date of the role will be considered assuming that they are accompanied with a covering letter. Please note that CVs will be kept by Alzheimer s Research UK in line with the General Data Protection Regulation. Although we will endeavor to consider previous or speculative applications where possible, due to the number we receive, we encourage you to regularly view our website for upcoming opportunities. Shortlisting ARUK is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly. All applications are subject to our shortlisting process; if you are shortlisted we will contact you and invite you to attend an interview. You will also be advised at this point if there will be any skills test, presentations etc. Employment Checks All offers of employment are made subject to the following criteria: proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, and two references satisfactory to ARUK and, if required, a Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Check.