Festivals and Events Fundraising Manager
Job Description
Location: London & UK-wide (festival travel required)
Pay: £24.71 per hour (paid weekly)
Contract: 6 months (May – October 2026)
Hours: Full-time, including evenings, weekends & overnight stays
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Festivals & Events Fundraising Manager to lead face-to-face fundraising operations across major UK festivals for Médecins Sans Frontières. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee multiple teams, ensure high-quality supporter engagement and drive performance in fast-paced, public-facing environments.
You will play a critical role in delivering fundraising success while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism and supporter experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage on-site fundraising teams across multiple festivals and events
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth delivery and high performance
- Coach, mentor and manage Team Leaders, Coordinators and Fundraisers
- Conduct performance reviews, feedback sessions, and address underperformance
- Ensure all fundraising activity meets safeguarding, safety, and GDPR standards
- Act as the senior escalation point for issues, incidents, and safeguarding concerns
- Maintain high standards of presentation, professionalism, and supporter engagement
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective planning and delivery
- Provide reporting and insights to senior leadership
About You
You are a confident and experienced leader with a background in face-to-face fundraising or large-scale events. You thrive in high-energy environments and can manage multiple priorities while leading teams to success.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in face-to-face fundraising or event operations
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Ability to motivate teams and drive performance targets
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance standards
- Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Flexibility to travel extensively and work weekends
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay
- Opportunity to work at some of the UK’s most exciting festivals
- Meaningful work supporting an impactful global cause
- Fast-paced, engaging and rewarding environment
- Opportunity to develop leadership experience in large-scale operations
Apply Now
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. This role is subject to safeguarding checks.
Salary: GBP 24 - 25 per hour
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