Events Coordinator

Are you a passionate and organised Events Coordinator or looking to develop your career in events? Would you like to join a team that’s flexible, reliable and enthusiastic, whilst being determined to deliver positive impact for people with cystic fibrosis? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! 
 
We are currently looking for an Events Coordinator to support the Events Manager to plan and implement the Trust’s events portfolio programme. This is a rewarding role that comes at a time when there is significant change and progress for those living with cystic fibrosis. 
 
Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK charity uniting for a life unlimited for all people with cystic fibrosis. We fund vital research, improve care, speak out and race towards effective treatments for all. Cystic Fibrosis Trust is here to make sure everyone with cystic fibrosis can live without limits.  
 
Sitting within our Community and Events Fundraising team reporting to the Events Manager, and working with the other Events Coordinator, you will focus on delivery of high levels of exceptional supporter stewardship to supporters through the events portfolio. 
 
Key responsibilities include:

• To support the delivery of excellent events experiences for Team CF participants at high profile events such as the London Marathon, Great North Run and London Landmarks Half Marathon. 
• To build effective relationships with supporters to promote and encourage participation to maximise fundraising whilst deepening supporter relationships to drive second actions and retention.

 
To be successful in this role, the requirements you will need to meet include (please see the attached job description and person specification for the full requirements):

• Have experience of organising or working within an event/or community fundraising environment. 
• Have excellent customer service and good communication skills.
• Be able to work effectively as a team player

 
This role will require travel throughout the UK for challenge events. You will be able to take Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for this and claim travel, hotel and subsistence allowances.
 
We will provide you with a laptop, mobile phone and any other essential equipment needed for your role.
 
The Community and Events Fundraising team all work from home and keep in touch with online team meetings, individual catch ups, as well as in person when required. 
 
This role offers a flexible location. Most of the team are home-based, but this role can be based at our London office (which would require the postholder to attend the office a minimum of two days per week).
 
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working hours, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
 
We reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this. We do not hold a Home Office Sponsorship Licence and therefore cannot offer visa sponsorship for our roles.
 
NO AGENCIES PLEASE 
 
How to apply 
 
Please see the job description attached for more information about the role. Then to apply, please select "Apply Now" and complete our Application Form. 
 
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact us directly.
 
Closing date for completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 27 August 2025.
 
Interviews expected week commencing 1 September 2025.
 
Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis, people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
 
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
 
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