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- Job Title: Individual Giving & Challenge Events Executive
- Job Reference: VF1465195GilIGCEE
- Location: Gilwell Park, Essex, United Kingdom
- Salary: £33476.00 to £33476.00
Individual Giving & Challenge Events Executive
Salary: £33,476 per annum (Band E, inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Gilwell Park (hybrid working – minimum one day per week in the office on Wednesdays, plus attendance at a small number of challenge events)
About the role
We’re looking for an Individual Giving & Challenge Events Executive to join our Fundraising team. This role supports fundraising activity that helps almost half a million young people across the UK gain skills for life.
You’ll work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to deliver challenge events, supporter communications and fundraising activity, while ensuring donations and supporter records are managed accurately. You’ll be part of a supportive team where ideas are encouraged, and you’ll have opportunities to develop your fundraising skills and experience.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and develop challenge events, supporting participants and identifying new ways for people to get involved
- Act as a first point of contact for individual supporters, responding to enquiries and providing a positive supporter experience
- Support fundraising appeals, the Scouts Lottery and legacy giving, including administration and coordination
- Maintain accurate supporter records and process donations across multiple platforms, working closely with Finance
- Support projects, reporting and day-to-day administration within the Individual Giving team
About you
You’ll be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple tasks. You’ll enjoy working with supporters, handling data and systems, and collaborating with colleagues across teams.
You will have:
- Experience managing projects, campaigns or stakeholder relationships
- Experience supporting fundraising, supporter engagement or communications work
- Confidence working with databases or CRM systems
- Good attention to detail and an organised approach to work
- An interest in fundraising and a genuine motivation to support young people and volunteers
Values
You’ll demonstrate the Scouts values of integrity, respect, care, belief and co-operation in how you work with colleagues, supporters and partners.
Benefits:
- We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
- Flexible working hours
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
For a full list of our benefits, click here.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 pm on Monday, 12th January 2026
Interviews will be held the Week Commencing Monday, 19th January 2026.
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The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.