James Battle
About James Battle
James Battle serves as a Fundraising Officer (Events) at Mind since 2021, bringing extensive experience from various roles in the charitable sector, including positions at Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Current Role at Mind
James Battle serves as the Fundraising Officer (Events) at Mind, a mental health charity, since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for organizing and managing fundraising events to support the organization's mission. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful event execution and maximizing fundraising potential.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Before joining Mind, James Battle accumulated extensive experience in fundraising roles. He worked at Cancer Research UK as a Volunteering Resourcing Executive for five months in 2015. He also served as a Fundraising Product Manager - Third Party Events at Marie Curie UK from 2018 to 2019, and as a Challenge Events Team Administrator at Macmillan Cancer Support from 2016 to 2017. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in event management and fundraising strategies.
Educational Background
James Battle studied at Finchley Catholic High School from 2003 to 2010. He then pursued higher education at the University of Kent, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a 2:1 classification, achieving 68%. His studies from 2010 to 2013 equipped him with essential business skills relevant to his career in fundraising.
Career Development
James Battle's career development includes various roles that contributed to his expertise in fundraising and event management. He worked as a Recruitment Consultant at Headway Recruitment in 2014 and held multiple positions at Macmillan Cancer Support, including Challenge Events Assistant from 2017 to 2018. His internships, including one at Enterprise Enfield in 2013 and a Fundraising Research Intern role at Cancer Research UK in 2015, further enhanced his professional skills.