Fundraiser - and Events

Position: Fundraiser - Challenge and Events
Hours - Full time (37 hours per week)
Salary - £33,139 - £38,908 per annum
Location – South West of England - Home or Hybrid working options, with regular travel within the region

Could you help turn every mile, mountain, marathon, or muddy challenge into life-changing support for children and families? Are you energised by epic challenges, unforgettable experiences, and the chance to make a real difference?

We’re looking for a creative and driven Challenge Events Fundraiser to help shape and grow an inspiring portfolio of fundraising adventures—across the South West and beyond.

You will:

Build and grow an exciting programme of challenge events across the South West, nationally and internationally, that raise vital income and deliver memorable moments for every participant.
Collaborate closely with our fantastic Events Fundraising team to offer a diverse, high-performing range of events that hit ambitious financial targets.
Champion exceptional stewardship, working hand‑in‑hand with the wider Fundraising and Marketing teams to ensure every supporter feels valued, supported, and inspired throughout their entire journey.

What you’ll bring

A love of events, adventure, and people
Demonstrable experience of great organisational flair and creativity
Confidence and experience in building relationships and motivating supporters
A collaborative spirit
Proven experience of events and challenge fundraising or events/project management

Please see the

Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the job role and what you will need to be successful.

About Us:

We are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England.

We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us.

Join our team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW.

What we offer:

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from:

33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
* personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
group life insurance scheme
training and development opportunities
environmental and green agenda
a supportive and inclusive environment
a chance to make a real difference

Closing date: 20/02/2026
Anticipated Interview date: 03/03/2026

Please note:

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received; therefore we recommend you apply early

CHSW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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