JOB DESCRIPTION
Community & Events Manager
WORK FOR A CHARITY WITH A DIFFERENCE
Spinal research charity Wings for Life UK – www.wingsforlife.com - is looking for a talented and
highly motivated inividual to join their UK Team. As the title charity partner of Red Bull, this job offers
a unique opporunity to get involved in the charity sector within a corporate setting. Based out of Red
Bull’s UK headquarters, you would be part of a small team where you will be able to apply yourself to
all apsects of fundraising, events and communications.
BACKGROUND ABOUT WINGS FOR LIFE
Wings for Life is dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injury. The charity was founded in 2004
by Red Bull CEO Dietrich Mateschitz and the two-time motocross world champion Heinz Kinigadner.
In order to realise its vision, Wings for Life supports and finances world class scientific research and
clinical trials around the globe aimed at healing the injured spinal cord. In addition, Wings for Life
facilitates the sharing of scientific knowledge and the development of technology designed to reduce
the risk of injury.
WINGS FOR LIFE’S IMPACT & SUPPORT
To date Wings for Life has funded 64 spinal cord research projects worldwide. Our scientists work at
well respected institutes such as Cambridge University (UK), Harvard Medical School (USA),
Karolinska Institute (Sweden) and Charité Berlin (Germany).
Wings for Life also has many ambassadors who support their work including former Formula One
driver David Coulthard and Red Bull Racing‘s Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.
A UNIQUE CONTRACT
Wings for Life guarantees that 100% of donations are spent on spinal cord research as the Red Bull
company covers all administrative costs. This means that the candidate who is selected for this job
would be on a corporate contract with Red Bull which includes competitive corporate benefits.
Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation
155-171 Tooley Street • SE1 2JP London • UK • Phone +44 (0) 203 117 2123• office@wingsforlife.co.uk
Registered Charity No. 1138804
PURPOSE OF THIS JOB
To manage individual supporters, fundraising events and associated communications.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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To support and develop individual supporters raising funds for Wings for Life UK, ensuring they
have an excellent supporter experience and consider giving to our cause again in the future
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To develop, manage and deliver third party fundraising events where Wings for Life is the
beneficiary charity, ensuring excellent planning, on-the-day delivery and post-event follow up
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To manage all volunteers who support Wings for Life at events and in other activities
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To manage one-off projects and business development tasks aimed at improving the operations
and fundraising capacity of the charity
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To support the Head of Wings for Life UK with marketing and communications and
administration, in particular social media, news story writing and press release development
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To support the Head of Wings for Life UK with general administration including database entry,
thanking, banking and filing
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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Excellent relationship management skills
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Excellent planning and organisational skills
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Excellent written and verbal communications skills
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Experience of managing events & projects
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Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
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Very flexible and able to work under pressure in a fast paced team environment.
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Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently
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Proactive about chasing new opportunities
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Driven by achieving financial targets & results
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Passionate about working for charity
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Educated to University Degree level
SALARY RANGE: £22,000 - £28,000
Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation
155-171 Tooley Street • SE1 2JP London • UK • Phone +44 (0) 203 117 2123• office@wingsforlife.co.uk
Registered Charity No. 1138804