Salary Circa £45,000 per annum
Contract type Permanent
Location Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Full Time
This is a permanent, , full time
The Vacancy
The role of Mass Participation Events Manager is an exciting new role that will be integral to building on the success of our new mass fundraising product – Walk For A Cure (WFAC).
WFAC is our flagship fundraising event series of 5k accessible walks, bringing together anyone impacted by dementia for a shared purpose- to find a cure.
We have big ambitions for the growth of this exciting mass participation product and next year we will be improving on the microsite functionality, stewardship journeys, and marketing plans to help us drive increased fundraising and remittance.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and delivery partners to ensure the events are delivered on time and to target by putting in place a robust project plan, working groups, reporting and evaluations and ensuring our processes and procedures are fit for purpose.
This role sits within the Supporter-led Fundraising (SLF) team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) sitting within the Fundraising and Marketing Directorate and is responsible for securing income from individuals, groups, and corporates in the community.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Planning and Management:
Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan for WFAC, guiding cross-functional teams through its execution.
Manage project risks and decisions to ensure smooth project progression.
Establish and lead internal working groups or workstreams for effective collaboration.
Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders involved in the WFAC project.
Promote best practices in project management across the organization, working closely with the central Projects Team.
Collaboration and Coordination:
Collaborate closely with internal teams, external agencies, and delivery partners to ensure successful event delivery.
Oversee deliverables from key agencies and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Work with ARUK teams such as marketing and design to define roles, responsibilities, and timelines.
Provide on-the-day event delivery support at all WFAC events.
Reporting and Communication:
Generate weekly reports and updates for the Heads of Mass Participation & Relationship Fundraising to track project progress and address any issues.
Facilitate ARUK-wide updates on the WFAC project, ensuring alignment with key teams.
Stay informed about ARUK's strategic direction, organisational goals, and priorities.
Data and Insight:
Collaborate with Insight specialists to gather internal and external insights needed to understand the WFAC audience.
Work with the data team to establish PowerBI dashboards for product performance insight and lifecycle management.
Accessibility and Inclusivity:
Work with key internal teams to support on delivering accessibility at WFAC events the development of a 'Dementia Friendly Mass Participation Event' framework.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Demonstrable experience of using project managements principles and techniques to coordinate multiple workstreams, stakeholders, risks and deadlines.
Experience managing agencies and suppliers and ensuring all contractual requirements are delivered on time and budget.
Demonstrable experience in championing a product at an organisational level with excellent skills in influencing and negotiation.
Project Management experience.
Experience of analysing and monitoring data in a consumer/supporter environment and utilising outputs to advise and drive forward activity.
Skills in producing evaluations, reporting on objectives and sharing insights.
Demonstrable ability to work with a variety of different internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Willingness to travel throughout the UK and to work event weekends including overnight stays- primarily WFAC events.
A self-starter, able to work with independence, drive and initiative.
Creative flair, with a strong eye for detail.
Getting the best out of people and partner agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills: the ability to manage a varied workload.
An ability to inspire and motivate colleagues to support a project.
The closing date for applications is the 16th August 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.
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The Values
Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
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The Charity
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
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It is important to offer a range of benefits which are designed to meet both the organisational and individual needs, are market competitive and designed to attract and retain employees.
Holiday entitlement
Healthcare
Sick pay
Pension
Cycle to work scheme
Family friendly policies
Learning & development
