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Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
We're delighted to announce Rays of Sunshine has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.
We have been recognised in the Small Organisation category, for fostering a workplace culture where staff feel valued, connected and supported, enabling them to deliver life-changing experiences for the seriously ill children and families they serve.
Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
100% of colleagues said they are proud to work for Rays of Sunshine
99% said they do something worthwhile through their role
96% overall employee engagement score
98% would recommend Rays of Sunshine as a great place to work
Public Fundraising Executive (Community & Challenge Events)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – Finchley, London / Home Working
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 10-month fixed-term contract
Help grow fundraising experiences that bring joy to seriously ill children.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Rays of Sunshine at a key stage of growth and help support, develop and grow our Challenge Events and Community Fundraising programme.
As our Public Fundraising Executive, you’ll provide hands-on support across our growing public fundraising activity, with an initial focus on our expanded London Marathon programme. You’ll help recruit, onboard and support runners and challenge event participants, ensuring they feel informed, motivated and connected to Team Sunshine throughout their fundraising journey.
You’ll also support the development and delivery of our wider Challenge Events portfolio, helping to strengthen existing events, explore new opportunities and grow participation and income across a varied programme of third-party and supporter-led events.
Alongside this, you’ll support our Community Fundraising activity, building strong relationships with individuals, wish families, schools, groups and local organisations, and helping them make the most of their fundraising.
Working closely with the Public Fundraising Manager and wider Fundraising and Communications Team, you’ll support event planning and logistics, supporter communications, stewardship, volunteer coordination, fundraising progress and accurate record keeping.
If you’re organised, proactive, confident building relationships and passionate about delivering excellent supporter experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Experience in Community or Challenge Events fundraising, particularly the London Marathon or another large-scale event, would be an advantage.
How to apply
Please send a cover letter, no more than two sides of A4, explaining your suitability for the role, along with a CV to nicola@raysofsunshine.org.uk
Closing date is 9am Monday 31st August with interviews being held w/c 7th September.
Download the job packOur Values
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and help guide us in our mission to grant more magical wishes for seriously ill children.
Kindness
We are kind to ourselves and others in everything we do.
Joy
We work with fun, passion, and a sprinkle of magic.
Empowerment
We work to build confidence and nurture potential.
Connection
We build strong connections with everyone in our wish community.
Integrity
We are honest and trusted to do the right thing.
