Challenge Events Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Applied; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Challenge Events Project Manager on a fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting the management and delivery of high-profile celebrity events. Candidates will need experience in project coordination, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office work two days a week in London. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to significant fundraising initiatives.

Benefits

Work from home option

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid emergency leave

Sabbatical Opportunities

Team social events

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing high-profile projects in high-pressure environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in managing teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support management and delivery of celebrity broadcast challenges.
• Develop and monitor project plans.
• Produce reports on project progress.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Oversee logistics for live event delivery.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Effective communication

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Challenge Events Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Comic Relief

Employment Type Contract 4 month Fixed Term Contract

Location Hybrid ·London, City of, UK 2 days a week in our London Office

Seniority Mid-level

• Closing:11:55pm, 11th Jan 2026 GMT

Perks and benefits

Work from home option

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional parental leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid emergency leave

Sabbatical Opportunities

Salary sacrifice

Team social events

Extracurricular clubs

Cycle to work scheme

Free fruit

Free soft drinks

Candidate happiness

8.54 (11328)

Job Description

Please note this is a hybrid role based on the successful candidate working at least two days a week in our London office. Remote contracts would not be considered for this role.

Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received.

Purpose of Role

As Challenge Events Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Fundraising Events Lead in the management and delivery of high-profile celebrity broadcast challenges as part of the Red Nose Day, Sport Relief campaigns and 365 fundraising. You will assist with the management of internal project team activity and the coordination and management of all aspects of challenges, both during the planning phase and throughout the delivery of the live event on the ground. Depending on the scale of the final portfolio, you may be required to lead the delivery of one of the live Challenge Event projects.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting the Fundraising Events Lead in the management of teams of internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to ensure all aspects of the challenge(s) are delivered effectively, working towards campaign objectives

Developing project plans and monitoring progress, evaluating and updating plans as required to ensure they are adapting to changing circumstances

Producing regular reports on the progress of our challenge events

Identification and management of project risks, issues, and dependencies

Working with internal and external stakeholders to develop live event plans, logistics, operations plans, risk assessments, live content requirements, communications plans and content delivery (e.g. logistics of film crews, photographers)

Working closely with external delivery partners to ensure safe and successful development and delivery - this will include working with external media broadcast outlets or television production companies

Oversee administrative aspects of Challenge Event delivery, such as booking travel and accommodation, processing visa/permit applications, creating kit lists, updating daily schedules and plans, and producing team briefing documentation

Processing and tracking invoices and ensuring all financial processes and procedures are followed

Tracking spend for your projects and providing regular budget updates

Writing Risk Assessments and supporting the development of health & safety, risk management and crisis management plans across challenges

Responsibility for certain aspects of live event delivery of the live event, as directed by the Fundraising Events Lead

Monitor, share and evaluate delivery, capture lessons learned and make recommendations for future improvements

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Competencies:

Demonstrable experience of the coordination and management of high-profile projects and events involving multiple stakeholders and partners in high pressure environments

Strong organisational and time management skills – planning, managing, monitoring and prioritising

Skilled user of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

Collaborative worker who with experience of managing teams

Skilled communicator who can effectively build relationships at all levels and

Effective relationship builder with great communication skills

Ability to use initiative and remain calm under pressure

Resilient and calm under pressure with the ability to stay the course during the height of delivery

Desirable Skills and Competencies:

We would love to hear from candidates who have any or all of the following:

Experience managing or supporting the delivery of competitive sporting events, public participation events, music events or festivals

Experience working in charity or public fundraising

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why work at Comic Relief

There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London, There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work

Disability Confident employer

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV or application scores. We ask that candidates that wish to be considered for this scheme email [e-mail] to discuss further. Please do not email CV's/cover letters.