Who we are Jobs Job vacancies Aspire is a national charity that provides practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury. Through its projects and programmes, Aspire offers support to the 105,000 people living with a spinal cord injury in the UK. To deliver this we employ around 130 remarkable people and are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified. Aspire actively looks to recruit disabled people. Currently 26% of our workforce are disabled. If you require support to complete your application or have any queries please contact Tasha Webster, Director of Operations via email [email protected] or by telephone 020 8420 6716 Challenge Events Manager (Job Share) 14 hours per week | Permanent | Hybrid Working At Aspire, we help people with spinal cord injuries achieve greater independence, choice and opportunity. We're looking for a passionate and organised Challenge Events Manager (Job Share) to help deliver and grow our successful Open Water Swim programme. Working alongside our existing postholder, you'll support participants throughout their fundraising journey, manage event delivery, build relationships with key stakeholders and help maximise income from our challenge events portfolio. Key responsibilities: Manage Aspire's Open Water Swim events programme Recruit, support and motivate participants Build relationships with swimmers, suppliers and event partners Develop engaging supporter communications Monitor event performance and identify opportunities for growth Manage budgets and forecasts Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising team About you: You'll have experience coordinating events, fundraising campaigns or participant-led activities, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. You'll be confident managing multiple priorities, working independently and delivering outstanding supporter experiences. Experience in fundraising, the charity sector or CRM systems such as Raiser's Edge would be beneficial but is not essential. What we offer: This is a 14-hour-per-week permanent job share role, with working days agreed collaboratively between the successful candidate and existing postholder. Hybrid working is available, combining home working with occasional travel to Aspire's Stanmore office and attendance at events and training days in coastal locations, including Dover. Why Aspire? This is more than event management. Every event you deliver helps raise vital funds that support people with spinal cord injuries to live independently and fulfil their potential. Join a friendly, dedicated team and help make a lasting difference. Job Description For more information and to apply Closing date: 15th July 2026, although we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Aspire employee benefits include: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays increased by 1 day per year up to maximum 30 days 4% Pension contribution Life Assurance policy Employee Assistance Programme Free membership to Aspire Leisure Centre Childcare Vouchers Payroll Giving Scheme Volunteer days Various training and development opportunities Aspire Leisure Centre job vacancies Gender pay gap Who we are How we help Manage Cookie Preferences