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Overview We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Challenge Events Lead to drive forward a flagship portfolio of challenge fundraising events with strategic control, operational excellence and a deep sense of ownership. This is a senior delivery role, accountable for all aspects of planning, executing and evaluating complex fundraising events across Guy s & St Thomas Foundation, Evelina London Children s Charity, and Guy s Cancer Charity. This position requires someone who can operate independently, manage high-value partnerships, oversee delivery risks, and influence cross-functional teams with credibility. You will be expected to take initiative, lead relationships and processes without supervision, and support junior colleagues in upholding the highest operational standards. A key element of this role is working closely with the Events Fundraising Co-ordinator to ensure seamless delivery offering guidance and support across all operational touchpoints, while also benefiting from their delivery support in return. About us Guy s & St Thomas Charity, Guy s Cancer Charity and Evelina London Children s Charity are part of Guy s & St Thomas Foundation. Our collective mission is to build the foundations of a healthier society. As part of our team, you will work alongside talented people from a mix of personal and professional backgrounds. We are a Living Wage employer and support flexible working, part-time roles and job shares. Though our ambitions are serious, this is a friendly place to work with lots of opportunities to meet and socialise with colleagues. We believe there is immense power in diversity and aim to recruit and nurture talent who think and act differently. There is more information about working with us on our website, where you can read about:• how we approach recruitment our team, culture and values the benefits of working with us and our approach to diversity, equity & inclusion, health & wellbeing, and learning & development Overall Purpose of the role The Challenge Events lead plays a critical role within the fundraising team, combining strategic oversight with a hands-on commitment to delivery excellence. At a time of organisational transformation and ambitious long-term growth, this role is central to building the operational foundations and supporter experiences that will enable our 10-year vision to succeed. This role will provide clear direction and structure to the planning and execution of our event portfolio, while remaining close to the operational detail streamlining processes, refining supporter journeys, and driving performance through data, insight and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for setting high standards across everything from partnership engagement to on-the-day execution. It requires someone who is comfortable working autonomously, leading high-value relationships with professionalism and precision, and bringing creative thinking to how we engage and retain our event supporters. The Challenge Events Lead will also guide and support the Events Fundraising Co-ordinator, working in close partnership to deliver exceptional stewardship across the supporter lifecycle and elevate every touchpoint from first sign-up to post-event celebration. This is a key opportunity for an experienced event professional to shape the future of events at Guy s & St Thomas Foundation and play a leading role in how we build supporter loyalty, scale income, and strengthen our presence in third-party partnerships. Key Responsibilities Independently lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a portfolio of flagship challenge events including the London Marathon, London Landmarks Half, Brighton Marathon, Ultra Challenges and other third-party partnerships ensuring a high standard of execution and supporter experience. Drive and manage Charity of the Year pipelines and partnerships, contributing to long-term income growth and brand visibility through strategic relationship-building and high-profile placement. Act as the strategic lead and primary relationship manager for key external partners (e.g. London Marathon Events, delivery agencies), safeguarding supporter experience, brand integrity and value across all touchpoints. Oversee console and registration systems, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for participants from sign-up through to post-event engagement, while proactively identifying areas for optimisation. Develop and manage detailed event budgets, including forecasting, tracking, reconciliation, and net income reporting with a clear place allocation strategy that aligns with ROI, supporter demand, and market trends. Lead on portfolio-level financial accountability, using budget performance, participation data and market insight to inform decisions around where to invest, expand, or strategically scale back ensuring resources are directed where they ll deliver the strongest return and long-term value. Lead on supporter acquisition strategy across owned and paid channels including ballot management, grassroots marketing, and behavioural communications to ensure high-quality leads, strong retention and long-term supporter engagement. Provide operational oversight, guidance and mentorship to the Events Fundraising Co-ordinator, ensuring clarity of roles, consistency of delivery, and strong compliance across all areas of shared responsibility. Collaborate on planning and execution of end-to-end stewardship journeys from registration to celebration ensuring data-led, insight-driven improvements and meaningful supporter experiences at every stage. Work environment The post holder should expect to: Work in a hybrid hot desk environment, generally working 2 days a week in the London office and three from home. Be responsible for the input and maintenance of databases and files relevant to the post requirements. Will occasionally be required to attend events in the evening and at weekends. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise This role requires significant, hands-on operational experience. Applicants will need to demonstrate clear evidence of independently managing event budgets, leading on strategy and logistics, and owning high-level external partnerships. Essential Experience A minimum of 3 years experience independently delivering large-scale fundraising events, with full responsibility for logistics, budgeting, and strategic outcomes. Strong track record in supplier management, live event delivery, and compliance including health & safety, risk assessments, and insurance. Proven success managing high-value relationships with third-party organisers (e.g. London Marathon Events), including negotiating terms and ensuring delivery excellence. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage ambitious budgets, including forecasting, reforecasting, reporting and cost-efficiency tracking. Deep knowledge of event marketing and acquisition strategies including ballot processes, audience segmentation, targeting, and grassroots recruitment. Experience designing and delivering multi-channel stewardship journeys, with a clear understanding of behavioural communications across email, SMS, WhatsApp, phone and face-to-face touchpoints and how these influence retention, satisfaction and performance. Personal Attributes Strategic and delivery-focused able to set direction and manage detail with equal confidence. Highly accountable and self-driven delivers results independently and takes full ownership of responsibilities. Committed to excellence, with a constant drive to improve systems, processes, and supporter experience. Collaborative and generous with knowledge supports, mentors, and uplifts junior colleagues while maintaining clear boundaries of responsibility. Calm and composed under pressure especially during live delivery or partner-facing moments. Insight-led and data-aware uses evidence to inform decisions and adapt strategies intelligently. A strong and credible communicator able to build confidence with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, suppliers and volunteers. Creative and solution-oriented always looking for ways to improve value and elevate the supporter experience. Deeply motivated by delivering meaningful, memorable experiences for supporters. Adaptable and resilient thrives in changing environments and supports others through organisational shifts. Benefits Up to 12% employer pension contributions Annual personal development budget Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements. Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups. Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. Shower facilities and bike lock area. Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays) Subsidies for glasses Employee Assistance Programme

Company Description At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 245 offices worldwide. The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines. We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre-contract and post contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients, that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200M. Due to growing client requirements, we are actively looking to expand the team and have talented individuals join us who will support our Defence client portfolio, whilst further developing their career, working on a range of complex and challenging commissions. Job Description About Us: In the UK, Turner & Townsend partners with a diverse portfolio of clients across sectors including Health, Local Government, Higher Education, Highways, Utilities, Rail, and Defence. This breadth of experience offers our people the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high-impact programmes in the country. We are a Tier 1 supplier of Project and Programme Management Services to the UK Ministry of Defence and key strategic Defence suppliers. Our work plays a vital role in supporting national security while helping our clients achieve better, more resilient outcomes. Role Overview and Purpose: We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Controller (Project Controls Engineer Grade) to join our growing Defence South East team. You'll play a key role in delivering cost control and performance management services across a portfolio of high-profile projects and programmes. This is a dynamic and rewarding role that offers you the opportunity to work at the forefront of UK Defence. As part of our award-winning Cost Control and Project Controls community, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to innovative solutions, and benefit from a strong network of knowledge-sharing and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to advance your career in the Defence sector with Turner & Townsend - where your expertise will help shape the future of UK Defence. Key Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with project delivery teams as part of a wider cost control function, or independently with support from experienced cost professionals. Implement, administer, and maintain cost control systems and procedures to monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts. Support the development and maintenance of a robust, integrated Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) in collaboration with the Integrated Project Team, ensuring alignment with the change control process. Assist in the creation of Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and align time-phased budgets with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to enable accurate cost tracking and control. Prepare accruals to ensure timely and accurate reflection of the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) in project cost data. Develop and maintain cost tracking tools as needed, and generate regular cost reports, including Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to assess project performance. Provide cost input to support the development of Change Requests, participate in change control boards, and integrate approved changes into the project baseline. Update project forecasts to maintain an accurate and comprehensive Estimate to Complete (ETC). Deliver timely and accurate cost information to support project status reporting, performance management, and informed decision-making by project leadership. Working Location: Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must at all times remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together. About you: We're seeking individuals with a strong background in performance and reporting management, ideally gained within the Defence sector or a similarly complex and regulated environment. Just as important as your technical expertise is your desire to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that's committed to delivering world-class outcomes for our growing network of Defence clients. Turner & Townsend is looking for the right people to join our team - if you do not fulfil 100% of the advert but think you can add value to our teams and clients please apply or reach out to the recruiter for a discussion. Experience and Skills: Proven experience in cost control and project controls within complex, large-scale infrastructure or Defence sector programmes. Strong understanding of cost management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, earned value management (EVM), and cost performance analysis. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and align them with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project schedules. Experience producing high-quality cost reports and dashboards, with the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to stakeholders at all levels. Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with experience managing or mentoring junior cost professionals and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Sector-specific experience in Defence or Nuclear industries, with an understanding of the regulatory, commercial, and security frameworks that govern these environments. Proven ability to build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients, contributing to long-term partnerships and repeat business. Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and advisors across multiple, concurrent projects, ensuring alignment and delivery against programme objectives. Practical experience using Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications for cost tracking, analysis, and reporting. Proficiency in Cost Management tools and software, such as ECOSYS, PRISM, COBRA or similar platforms. Awareness of how cost control integrates with other project controls disciplines, including scheduling, risk management, reporting, and change control-with the ability to collaborate effectively across these functions. Desirable Experience Experience working with UK Government departments and agencies, particularly on complex infrastructure or capital investment programmes. Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and delivering successful outcomes through strategic direction and influence. Broader project management expertise, including change management, stakeholder engagement, and governance across the project lifecycle. Qualifications Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK Ministry of Defence Security Clearance (SC or higher); UK passport required. Degree qualified in a relevant technical, engineering, or management discipline, or possess equivalent professional qualifications and demonstrable experience in Cost Control. Membership of a recognised professional body such as the Association for Project Management (APM) or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). A UK driving license or the ability to travel to client sites across the region as required is essential. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 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