Events Assistant, Third Party

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.  

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a lively, dynamic and driven fundraising events team. Over the last decade, Breast Cancer Now has built up a strong events function, with community fundraising and events currently accounting for nearly a quarter of the charity’s overall voluntary income.

We’re now looking for an events assistant to play a key role within the team. Supporting the delivery of our varied portfolio of challenge events. Currently comprising of running events, triathlons, cycling events, overseas and UK challenges. You’ll engage thousands of fundraisers, acting as a first point of contact and an ambassador for the organisation to excite and retain our supporters. You’ll also have the opportunity to manage your own event.

This role is a vital role in the third party events team and is perfect for you, if you’re getting started in your fundraising career.

About you

We’re looking for an individual with a passion for charity fundraising and who has an excellent attention to detail. An understanding of and experience with administrative tasks such as data entry and working in a fast-paced environment is desirable.

You’ll be the first point of contact with hundreds of our supporters, many of whom will be in touch via email, social media or by phone. So an understanding of using these channels and delivering customer service, particularly in the charity sector, is preferable. You should also have a demonstrable ability to work to deadlines and have experience of working as part of a team.

We’re a dedicated team with our supporters at the heart of what we do, if you’ve an interest in charity fundraising, supporter experiences and the associated administration, this could be the role for you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.  

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.   

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email Recruitment@breastcancernow.org

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Monday 3 February 2025

Interview date Week commencing 10 February 2025