Rachael Simcox
About Rachael Simcox
Rachael Simcox serves as the Senior Events Officer at Mind, where she has worked since 2010. With a background in events coordination and fundraising, she manages a diverse team and oversees multiple event logistics while developing marketing strategies.
Current Role at Mind
Rachael Simcox serves as the Senior Events Officer at Mind, a position she has held since 2010. In this role, she manages a diverse team that includes Events Coordinators, interns, and volunteers. Her responsibilities encompass budget forecasting and KPI reporting for the Events Fundraising portfolio. She coordinates logistics for multiple events, ensuring their smooth execution. Additionally, Rachael develops and implements marketing plans aimed at meeting recruitment targets for various events. Her experience allows her to collaborate effectively with third-party agencies and internal teams to manage successful projects.
Previous Experience at Mind
Prior to her current role, Rachael Simcox worked at Mind as an Events Coordinator from 2008 to 2010. During her two years in this position, she contributed to the planning and execution of events that supported the organization's mission. Her time at Mind laid the foundation for her subsequent advancement to Senior Events Officer.
Experience at Breast Cancer Care
Rachael Simcox worked at Breast Cancer Care as a Sporting and Challenges Events Coordinator from 2007 to 2008. In this role, she was responsible for organizing sporting events and challenges to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. Her tenure lasted for seven months, during which she gained valuable experience in event coordination.
Career at Cancer Research UK
Before her role at Breast Cancer Care, Rachael served as an International Challenges Executive at Cancer Research UK from 2006 to 2007. In this position, she focused on organizing international fundraising challenges, contributing to the organization's overall fundraising efforts for one year.
Educational Background
Rachael Simcox studied at Walthamstow Hall, where she completed her A-levels with grades AAB from 1999 to 2001. She furthered her education at The University of Birmingham, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Business/Commerce from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in event management and fundraising.