Community Partnerships and Challenge Events Manager

About the Royal Hospital Chelsea The Royal Hospital Chelsea is an historic institution and home to the iconic Chelsea Pensioners. Since 1692, we have provided care, comradeship, and support to veterans of the British Army. Today, we are a unique community where heritage, innovation, and excellence come together to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our Pensioners, staff, volunteers, and visitors. The RHC Way The RHC Way is at the heart of everything we do. Developed by colleagues from across the Hospital, it brings our values to life through the behaviours that shape our culture and strengthen our community. Guided by Compassionate Approach, Community Spirit, and Courageous Engagement, we foster an inclusive environment where people are treated with dignity and respect, work collaboratively, and are empowered to make a positive difference every day. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to build a new Community Partnerships & Challenge Events programme from the ground up. You will shape and deliver a five-year growth strategy, developing community fundraising, third-party challenge events, local corporate partnerships and a flagship event with the ambition of creating a sustainable six-figure annual income stream. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, you will establish the systems, partnerships and supporter journeys needed for long-term growth, while leading event logistics, volunteer coordination and exceptional supporter experiences. Key Criteria

• Proven success in generating income through community fundraising, challenge events, corporate partnerships or a related fundraising stream.
• Experience of developing a new programme, event, partnership or income stream from concept through to delivery.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets and deadlines.
• A commercial, entrepreneurial approach and confidence using CRM data, insight and reporting to improve performance.
• Experience managing external partners, suppliers, event organisers and volunteers, with knowledge of relevant fundraising, safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach, including willingness to support event set-up and derig and to work occasional evenings and weekends. About You You are an entrepreneurial and commercially minded fundraiser who enjoys turning ideas into successful, well-run programmes. You bring strong relationship-building, project management and organisational skills, along with the confidence to work independently and collaborate across teams. Comfortable moving between strategy, data and practical event delivery, you are motivated by income growth and committed to providing outstanding experiences for supporters, volunteers and partners. What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme – Enhanced and competitive pension scheme
• Access to wellbeing support – Access to EAP including confidential counselling and wellbeing support
• Enhanced sick leave
• Several social events throughout the year
• Birthday day off
• Discounts at onsite cafes
• Cycle to work scheme (post probation)
• Season Loan Ticket (post probation)
• Free onsite Parking
• Free onsite gym
• Opportunity to work for a prestigious organisation in a unique and historic environment Using AI in Your Application We know that AI tools can be a helpful way to get started or organise your thoughts when preparing an application. If you choose to use them, we simply ask that your application stays true to you and reflects your own voice, experience, and reasons for wanting to join us. We are looking forward to hearing your story and learning more about what you could bring to the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Reasonable Adjustments Recruitment Process The Royal Hospital Chelsea is committed to safer recruitment practices. Offers of employment are subject to references, right to work checks, DBS clearance, and any other relevant pre-employment checks required for the role.