We are growing our events team and need two passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Working in a small, energetic, friendly and busy team, you will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start. You will work closely with the Events Manager, Head of Fundraising and Events and Fundraising Officer to organise sponsored events that raise vital funds for free legal advice services.

About the role

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Maintain and build on existing events
• Manage sign ups to the events using Salesforce (training provided)
• Work with the Event & Fundraising team to produce event and fundraising materials
• Draft event correspondence
• Attend, help at and supervise events
• Follow up with participants of events
• Promote LLST externally and ensure its good reputation is maintained
• Lead on allocated specific events

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

The main qualification, skills and experience required for this job include:

• Enthusiasm for the cause and our work and commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all. 
• Educated to degree level
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communications skills.
• Confidence with IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with strong organisational skills to cope in a busy environment with competing demands.
• Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise with other organisations.
• Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Professional, reliable and responsible.

A copy of the recruitment pack that includes the full job description and person specification is attached.

Marketing and Events Assistant

Unifrog’s mission

We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counselors to manage the progression process effectively.

Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.

We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with more than a third of UK secondary schools and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our partners, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.

Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our UK Diversity Champion, Samar (details on our website).

The role and your key responsibilities

As Marketing and Events Assistant, you’ll play a key role in making sure all our events are delivered to the highest standard. Our Unifrog webinar series and Unifrog University and Careers Fairs are a growing part of the company that we’re really excited about, and you’ll play a big role in driving their success.

You’ll be working closely alongside our Marketing Manager and Marketing and Events Lead to make sure all our events help students to make informed decisions about their next steps. You’ll also help inform our social media content, work on graphic design projects, and support with other day-to-day marketing responsibilities.

1. Webinar series and University & Careers Fairs

• Work alongside the Marketing and Events Lead, the main point of contact for Unifrog’s webinar series and University and Careers Fairs.
• Make sure that all our events are relevant and provide value to our student audience.
• Ensure the smooth running of our University and Careers Fairs. Become an expert user of the Airmeet platform – send reminders of session start times, spark conversations on the chat function, and solve any technical issues.
• Act as a host for some of our events – run live sessions, field questions from participants, and facilitate discussions between our expert panelists.

2. Conferences

• Work with the rest of the Marketing team to organise our annual Unifrog teacher-facing conference. This will involve sourcing a venue, organising refreshments, putting together a line-up, liaising with speakers, and providing on-the-day support.
• Manage the logistics of our conference equipment and make sure equipment and materials are delivered to external conferences and returned to the office in time.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all our conference equipment and work with the Marketing Manager to update conference equipment and printed materials as and when needed.

3. Ad hoc marketing responsibilities

• Help inform our student-facing social media content. You’ll help us to stay relevant and connected to our student audience.
• Work on ongoing projects including updating our marketing collateral using Visme, our graphic design software.

Essential skills and characteristics

• Experience in organising events (ideally both online and in person).
• Confident and engaging in front of the camera.
• Excellent communication skills, in person, written, over the phone and via video call.
• Confident with Google sheets and docs, and happy to learn new platforms such as Airmeet and Visme.
• Highly organised, detail-orientated, and able to juggle different projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working as part of a team, but also able to take the initiative when required.
• An interest in the education sector.
• Experience with using graphic design software to work on simple graphic design projects.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in. You need to be excited about going beyond the core responsibilities detailed above to improve what we do and make it a success.

You will be joining a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you, you love organising events, and are an energetic person who is willing to learn, then we’d love to hear from you.

Key benefits

• Become part of a committed, dynamic and growing team. We want to build the team at Unifrog for the long term – if you do well, we will do our best to make you want to stay at the company for a long time.
• Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
• Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
• Join one of the most talked about edtech startups and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
• For details of further benefits we offer our staff, please see the jobs page of our website.

Key details

• £26,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Share in company-wide performance bonus.
• Full-time. Working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm on Friday.
• Split your time between working remotely and at our office in Hoxton, London.
• 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
• Start date: we’re looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
• To discuss any details about the role before applying please contact Stephen (details on our website).
• To discuss working at Unifrog from a diversity perspective please contact Samar (details on our website).

Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog

Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from. We also believe in the power of diversity in all its forms, including in terms of culture, education history, religion, age, socio-economic background, race, gender, sexual orientation, personality, life experiences and disability. We want to encourage applicants from every different background to apply for our roles, and add their perspectives to our team.

Application process

• Deadline: 18:00 (UK) on Friday 10th December 2021.
• To apply, please visit our website to upload your CV and answer the questions below:

i. Why do you want to work for Unifrog? (200 words)

ii. With reference to the job description, what makes you an excellent candidate for this role? (300 words)

iii. In your opinion, what are the top three things that would make a Unifrog University Fair a success? (250 words)

• The next stage of the application process will be a short phone interview. We will send you instructions if you are successful in the first application stage.
• Final interviews will be held by Zoom w/c 20 December.

Across the UK, pervasive social, educational and economic inequalities still prevent too many young people from fulfilling their potential. We’re determined that this will change. Mission 44 is a new charitable foundation launched by Sir Lewis Hamilton to boost social mobility in the UK. It aims to support, champion and empower young people from underserved communities to succeed through narrowing opportunity gaps in education, employment and wider society.

Through grant-funding, research, partnerships and advocacy, Mission 44 will drive long-lasting, transformative change to the lives of young people facing disadvantage and discrimination. We will work closely with young people and communities with experience of diversity and inclusion challenges, to better understand the opportunities for innovation and co-create solutions that make a meaningful impact.

The Operations Manager and Executive Assistant is a vital new role in a small but growing team at Mission 44. We’re looking for an exceptionally organised person with a ‘can-do’ attitude to join our growing team. This role will suit someone who is keen to work in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working in a small but dynamic team and is passionate about young people and social justice. 

The successful candidate will be the glue in the team, who can make things happen and help us to deliver our work to the highest of standards. You will contribute to the successful operational management of our foundation, with a particular focus on office administration, (including finance, HR and IT), administrative support for the CEO and Board of Trustees, stakeholder engagement, event management and coordinating our internal communications.

The main responsibilities will be: 

• Office management, including maintaining key office policies and procedures, resources and supplies, managing contractors, managing financial processes eg invoices, payroll support, budget monitoring, IT support and CRM management
• Provide administrative support to the CEO and Board of Trustees, including but not limited to: diary management, briefings, document preparation, project management, scheduling and organising meetings and coordinating travel and accommodation 
• Serve as the initial point of contact for telephone, email, and in-person inquiries from external stakeholders regarding Mission 44
• HR support including team recruitment, induction, maintaining the employee handbook, staff training and development, and team wellbeing approaches
• Implement and lead a cross-organisation approach to safeguarding 
• Support effective internal communications channels
• Undertake ad hoc small projects to support the organisation, including desk-based research and leading activities delegated to this role 
• Organise team meetings and large team events such as away days
• Provide administrative support for partnership and network engagement (e.g. advisory panels, stakeholder consultations)
• Work with staff to plan and execute events, such as report releases, conferences and large meetings
• Provide ad hoc support for implementation of our grant management processes 

Essential for the role: 

• Proven office management, administrative or assistant experience 
• Prior experience working with a Board of Trustees or Directors 
• A track record of planning, management and delivery of a range of projects
• Demonstrable organisational management skills
• Superb interpersonal skills and highly effective at managing a range of stakeholders

You will be:

• A critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills 
• Passionate about Mission 44’s mission values and able to bring them to life in all of your work 
• Highly collaborative with an exceptional work ethic and ability to work at high pace
• Able to work independently, displaying strong initiative in solving day-to-day problems with limited direction

Diversity matters at Mission 44. We offer a working environment that values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are committed to equality of opportunity and anti-discrimination practices. We positively encourage applications from all sections of society and are particularly interested in attracting applications from candidates from diverse groups who are underrepresented.

OTW is excited to announce that we have a vacancy for an experienced Community and Events Fundraising Officer to join our dynamic fundraising team.

This role has oversight of the community and events programmes, and the right candidate will have a proven track record of fundraising, achieving high standards and growing fundraising income. 

This post offers an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development and sits within an organisation that believes in fun and cares deeply for children with serious illness and their families.

Role: Community and Events Fundraising Officer (Permanent - Full time – flexible working)

Salary: £24k-26k pa dependent on experience

Hours: 35 hours a week.

Location: Flexible work arrangements including home working but ability to attend our offices at Havant, near Portsmouth, on a twice weekly basis.

Main responsibilities include:

• Establish and lead on the development and management of our community fundraising and events (virtual, challenge and high value) programmes
• Nurture and build relationships with community organisations, schools and individual fundraisers, and actively seek, apply for and pursue opportunities to grow this area of fundraising
• Recruit and steward event participants working with colleagues to maximise opportunities across the organisation

Person specification/ Requirements include:

• Prior experience and proven, successful track record in a similar role.
• Demonstrable experience of community fundraising or the ability to clearly show transferable skills.
• Experience of managing community and events programmes.
• A passion for supporter stewardship and proven experience of driving supporter relationships and community fundraising engagement.
• Excellent writing and numeracy skills.
• Confident, friendly person with excellent communication skills.
• Adaptable team player. 

• Benefits:

• 6% Employer pension contribution
• 25 days + public holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free on-site parking
• On-site employee canteen, café, shop, childcare and gym
• Cycle to work facilities

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement

We actively encourage applications from the broad spectrum of diversity reflected in our beneficiaries, both in terms of visible and non-visible characteristics. We aim to ensure that regardless of where you are in our community, any difference you have is valued.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to Safer Recruitment and REQUIRE a minimum of two professional and independent reference checks, with one of the reference checks being the last or current employer. 

To find out more about us take a look at our company page on this site, or our website.

Closing Date: 12th December 2021

Music, it’s in our DNA. We use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability and we are the largest music therapy charity in the UK. We are Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.  Let’s face it, the last 18 months have been incredibly trying.  Charities including us have found themselves in a whole new world of fundraising with our events income stifled and asks of any kind facing testing hurdles.  But we have thrived on these challenges, and Nordoff Robbins is now looking for an Events Fundraising Assistant to join our experienced, supportive Events and Fundraising team to help us reach more people across the UK through the power of music.

We are NR

If you want to work at a charity with people and music at its heart; that is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace full of inspiring colleagues who work tirelessly to put those we exist to serve front and centre of everything we do; if you want to work collaboratively with integrity and kindness and are willing to come with us on a journey as we work together and collectively come to work with strong backs, soft fronts and wild hearts, we could be your next team.

Are you NR?

If you are values driven, courageous, curious, agile, flexible, enthusiastic and future focused (without losing sight of the here and now), if you can bring positivity and accountability to your work, if you strive for brilliance, challenges excite you and if you would speak with passion and dedication about our cause we want to hear from you!

What we need:

We are looking for a someone who is looking to start their career in events and who can be a true all-rounder. Someone who has the ability to be focused on the details and deadlines demanded by events as well as supporting the team in all aspects of event administration and operational delivery.

You will be someone who is detail orientated, fast paced and a multitasker. You will be creative, approachable, and professional and have drive and ambition to learn how to build relationships with and grow our network of supporters. It is also vital that you are passionate for our music therapy delivery, have empathy for our beneficiaries and their families and believe that music can truly make a difference.

What we offer:

3 best things about the job (in our humble opinion)

• You will be joining an award-winning events team, with sector leading music awards show and many other industry events
• You will be fully supported as you learn and develop in the role and able to learn from very experienced colleagues
• You will be working on a broad spectrum of diverse and growing range of fundraising events in the sector

Central to the ethos of the team is learning and growing together, doing this through sharing insights as we collaborate or through training and development.

Don’t worry, you don’t need to be musical, but you do need to be able to work cross-organisationally with colleagues in all areas of the charity to help bring awareness of our mission, vision and achievements to the world.

A salary of £21,996 plus £1500 London Weighting where applicable, total £23,496 FTE

Pension scheme

31 days annual leave (pro rata)

Currently hybrid working (mix of office based in our North London office and home working)

Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work

A true People First charity with training and career development at our core

An inclusive culture – and lots of music!

This role is full time, but we would consider part time for the right candidate

We have a firm set of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) principles and values that we all commit to:

1: ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

Understanding the / Removing any barriers (including barriers in communication methods) to becoming a client, colleague, trustee, student, volunteer, supporter doner or any user/contributor to the services of Nordoff Robbins

2: PROVIDING EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Giving everyone the right tools and access for salary, promotions, roles, responsibilities, learning, development, and access to a Music Therapist for those at most need

3: DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT

Reaching our audiences in a multitude of ways including by having conversations with them, and meeting them where they are – be that through services, communications, events, research, resources etc.

4: BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION

To ensure we have fair practices, and allow people to speak out, question and challenge language, actions and behaviours of NR as an organisation and those who represent it and to provide channels for them to do so safely.

5: BE VIGILENT, PROACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE

To instil a culture of continual listening, evolving, and learning from people including our clients, their families and our colleagues and students

I am NR

Please apply with a CV and cover letter detailing your interest in the role and how your skills and experience match our requirements (please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Why? We want to hear about you as a person not just a list of your work accomplishments). 

Closing date: Friday 10th December,

Interviews: Week beginning 13th December in accordance with government Covid19 restrictions.

(We reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible)

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check

We are a Disability Confident Employer

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Assistant to join our team to spend person-centred quality time with young people aged 16 to 25 living in two accommodation-based support services based in Brighton & Hove. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £20,485 per annum (pro-rata).

YMCA DownsLink Group is a charity working to transform the lives of vulnerable young people across Sussex and Surrey. We work to prevent youth homelessness and provide a home to 763 young people every night. We reach a further 10,000 young people and their families through our other key services, such as counselling, support and advice, mediation, and youth work, so that all young people can belong, contribute, and thrive. We employ c450 full & part-time staff and a growing group of volunteers.

Working Hours: Shift pattern over 7 days, including: Weekday working across both high support services between the hours of 8am-10pm (maximum of 8 hours per day); One day off in the week; One Saturday or Sunday between the hours of 9am-6pm (maximum 8 hours) every fortnight.

As our Project Assistant, you will assist in the provision of supported housing services that support young people to articulate and achieve their aspirations and ambitions, and acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives, by actively identifying, mapping, and encouraging the growth of their assets, strengths, and talents.

Our two supported accomodations, Lansworth House and Gareth Stacey House, offer high quality accommodation to 21 and 15 residents respectively, including large communal areas and garden spaces, providing opportunities for innovation in 1:1 support and group work activities.

Key responsibilities of our Project Assistant include:

• Maximising the safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors including health and safety protocols, signing in and out of visitors and guests, fire safety, building and room checks
• Promoting a culture of responsibility to prepare young people for future independence, including confidence building, sourcing and promoting education, work and learning opportunities, paying service charges, managing relationships and adhering to licence agreements and rules
• Recording all incidents, accidents and safeguarding issues that require further investigation and sharing appropriately with the staff, managers and safeguarding team.
• Complying with all YMCA DLG policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding Children and Adults, and Equality and Diversity, and abide by the Code of Conduct
• Attending appropriate continuing professional development and training events and be committed to team events
• Supporting with any other appropriate duties as directed by the Projects Manager

Our ideal Project Assistant will have:

• Experience in and/or passionate about working directly with young people aged 16-25 and able to engage and relate well to this age group
• The ability to inspire and work proactively with young people to develop their talents
• A confident and capable communicator with the ability to engage, inspire, enhance learning and provoke thoughtful reflection
• An excellent planner and organiser, with the ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records
• The ability to build strong relationships with professionals in other organisations
• A commitment to the aims and values of YMCA DownsLink Group

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

Please visit our website and go to the Work for Us page to view this vacancy. Please note that we do not accept CV's. All applications must be submitted by hitting the Apply for this Post found at the bottom of the vacancy on the YMCA website.

Closing date for the Project Assistant role: Monday 13th December 2021

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Events Fundraising Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Salary: £22,814 - £23,735 depending on skills and experience + London allowance of £3,600 if applicable
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 02 January 2022
Interview Date: To be confirmed (interviews will be conducted through Zoom or Teams)

Reference number: VAC2656

**Please Note that if we receive enough suitable applications before the close date we will stop applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment!**

The deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing date.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Events Fundraising Coordinator to join our ambitious Events team, working within our Memory Walk team. As a team, we deliver the organisation’s flagship event programme, Memory Walk, and our new event series, GLOW. We aim to provide the best possible event experience, to increase sign ups and income, to ultimately support more people affected by dementia.

This role will be responsible for supporting on key aspects of both the GLOW and Memory Walk series delivery with specific focus on supporter care, internal and external relationship management, and process support. This will ensure the smooth running of our events, that we are providing the best possible experience for our participants and that income targets are reached.

About you

We are looking for an organised, innovative and target driven individual who has experience working in a busy events environment. Supporting on multiple events across the GLOW and Memory Walk series, you’ll be able to prioritise your own workload, make quick data-led decisions and problem solve to ensure we maximise our income to increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.

You will be a great communicator who is comfortable building relationships both internally and externally and is experienced in providing outstanding supporter care with great attention to detail.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic to play a key role in the delivery of our growing events.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.

You may have experience of the following: Events Fundraising Coordinator, Events Officer, Events Assistant, Fundraising Assistant, Events Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Donor Management, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, etc.

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About the role:

Are you looking to grow your career in events and project organisation? Look no further, we are seeking an Events and Project Assistant to join our Services team! 

This is an exciting brand-new role as we are expanding our team! You will work closely with the Events and Project Manager and you will support our health professional events and engagement activity. In addition, you will be supporting our colleagues in Research and Influencing with events and projects as required.

Some of the main responsibilities include:

• Administration and support of our virtual and physical health professional events: Produce delegate communications, respond to queries, make up delegate packs and prepare event data for import.
• Data collection and cleaning: Manage health professional mailing list subscriptions and unsubscribes.
• Support the online course development: Monitor and log survey data from the LearnDash platform (our online training resource) weekly.
• Health professional communications administration: Collect content, set up bulletins on Dot Digital (our email platform), test and schedule.

About you:

• You will have excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent administration skills and high standards in relation to accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to plan and prioritise a busy, diverse workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills when working with health professionals and colleagues

If you feel excited and inspired by the prospect of joining us, we’d love to hear from you!

Please read the job pack on our website for full details of the role.

About us:

It’s unacceptable that more than half of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within 3 months. Survival rates have improved enormously for most cancers, yet for pancreatic cancer, this is not the case. And, with treatment and care affected by the pandemic, the situation has only got worse.

Pancreatic Cancer UK is a national charity dedicated to taking on this injustice using every possible means. We’re supporting people with pancreatic cancer now, campaigning, and funding vital research to transform the future. 

Working with us:

We are an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce and are looking for people who can demonstrate dedication to our cause and values. We offer a supportive place to work with helpful and friendly staff who report a high level of job satisfaction. We are currently working remotely due to Covid-19 but our main office is based in London on the river with views towards Westminster. We offer flexible working and we envisage this role will be a blend of working from home and working in the office.

Other Terms & Conditions: 

Hours: 21 hours per week (Events often take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

Location: London SE1 (temporarily remote working from home)

Closing date: Tuesday 30 November 2021 at 9 am.

Interviews will take place on Monday, 13 December and Tuesday, 14 December 2021 and will be offered either in person or via Zoom.

To apply, please download the job pack from our website and complete section 1 and section 2 of the application form.

You must have the right to work in the UK when you apply.

PURPOSE: To provide varied support to the Events Director and Chief Operating Officer. This is a key role in a fast developing and exciting organisation, with passionate people committed to protecting freedom of speech. The role involves various supporting tasks and active involvement in event planning and delivery as well as membership engagement.

Who are we?

The Free Speech Union is a non-partisan, mass-membership public interest body. We stand up for the speech rights of our 8,000+ members. Our in-house legal counsel, working with our casework team, coordinates legal representation for members in difficulty. Our research arm publishes briefings on where free speech needs to be better protected. Our events arm organises events in pubs (“speakeasies”) and stages regular public debates.

We are also collaborating with the Battle of Ideas charity on the Free Speech Champions programme, an exciting new initiative which aims to educate young people, particularly university students, about the importance of free speech.

In the last six months, the FSU has expanded overseas, with affiliates in the US and New Zealand – further expansion is to come. We have an exciting journey ahead and we’re looking for more talented individuals to join our organisation.

The role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Events 

• Setting up zoom events for online speakeasies and supporting with technical issues. 
• Preparing documents, ordering materials and sending out reminders for events. 
• Mail merging email invites to members. 
• Monitoring events inbox and responding to queries. 
• Opportunities to be involved in fundraising.
• Assisting in other ad-hoc administrative matters as needed.

Operations 

• Acting as administrator for Outlook365, SharePoint and annual leave accounts.
• Minute taking for in-person and online meetings. 
• Booking meeting rooms, lunches for monthly meetings, travel and accommodation for all staff members. 
• Checking receipts and processing expense forms. 
• On-boarding new staff. 
• Managing the recruitment. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Work experience in an admin role.IT Proficient: Outlook 365, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Teams.

Use initiative and take a pro-active approach. 

Extremely well organised, calm, discreet and comfortable working with strong personalities. 

Communicator – excellent standard of literacy and written communication skills for the purposes of communicating with members and third parties. 

The ability to work flexible hours which will include occasional evenings and may include weekends.

Agreeable – good interpersonal skills with people at all levels. 

Homeworking – has premises, equipment and systems to enable productive working from home. 

Desirable

Experience with Zoom or Eventbrite.

Experience with WordPress.

Experience with SalesForce.

Experience with Mailgun.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of eight per cent.
• The autonomy and flexibility of a remote-first business or a co-working space.
• Full access to our learning and development programme.
• 28 paid holidays per calendar year (pro rata) including public holidays (annual allotment increases with tenure).
• The chance to get together with the entire FSU team face-to-face, at our away days and events. *Depending on restrictions in place due to Covid-19.

Probationary Period

This post is subject to the requirements of a three-month probationary scheme for new staff only.

Review of this Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

The FSU values diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage or Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex.

PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE MEMBER’S CLUB, MARBLE ARCH

Membership Assistant

About us

Victory Services Club is a tri-Service, all ranks, Private Members’ Club for currently serving and retired members of the UK Armed Forces and allies with 200 bedrooms, restaurants, bars and hospitality with substantial event, conference, and banqueting facilities. Located at Marble Arch, in the very heart of London’s West End, it is superbly located and sets the standards for quality and service in the Private Club sector. The Club offers a truly unique Club atmosphere, excellent service and value for money, impressive accommodation, and varied dining and events options.

The Club is a registered charity and has two charitable objectives: to provide a place for serving and former serving personnel to meet; and to support serving or former serving personnel who face hardship or distress, including those wounded as a result of operational service. Respite and Welfare Breaks are provided by the Club which is just one element of our wider activity in support of the second charitable objective.

What we are recruiting for:

We are looking for a Membership Assistant who will be responsible the delivery of first-class membership services to VSC members and guests. The role will include administrative duties that support new memberships applications, renewals and maintaining accurate membership records. This post holder will need to deliver excellent membership services, in line with our standards of operations and procedures, while being compliant with relevant legal requirements.

Salary £24,500 per annum

Location: London, Marble Arch

Employer type: Private Members Club, Registered Military Charity

Role description

The Membership Assistant is a full-time role, working 5 out of 7 days, at the Club, in Marble Arch, providing membership services during opening hours, normally Monday to Friday. Occasional evening, weekend, or overnight travel to attend events promoting VSC membership will be required.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Gabi Ursu - Membership Secretary

Eligibility & Expiry:

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position. The person appointed will be expected to take up the position for a period of not less than 1 year. This job advertisement expires on 26 November 2021. (Please note that this is the expiry date for this job advertisement, rather than the job opportunity itself.)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our client in this exciting role and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.

Working for a national Association, this is a fantastic opportunity to join their in-house congress team based near Gloucester. The Association hosts the largest annual small animal veterinary conference in Europe with a large exhibition and extensive scientific programme. For 2022 the Congress is going hybrid following on from an extremely successful fully virtual event in 2021. The organisation has invested in a substantial virtual platform that will run live, alongside the face to face element in Manchester, at the end of March 2022.

Virtual Events Manager Responsibilities:

The Virtual Events Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering the virtual component of the event which will involve a virtual exhibition, scientific programme, networking, wellbeing and social events. They will work with the Events Manager and the platform providers to manage the process both pre-event and during the live days. They will also work closely with the entire Congress Team, volunteers, and other staff to ensure a seamless blending of the virtual and face to face elements of Congress 2022.

Virtual Events Manager Requirements:

They are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience of managing and delivering virtual events who can demonstrate experience of working on complex projects. The successful candidate will be tech savvy, confident in dealing with people and who works well under pressure. They will have exception attention to detail, ability to work to strict deadlines and knowledge of virtual event platforms. Experience in running virtual events is essential.

The ideal candidate has an excellent knowledge of physical, hybrid and online event management as well as high-level project management skills; can undertake the full coordination and delivery of complex event projects; is commercial-minded and solution-oriented. You’ll be someone who enjoys delivering exceptional and memorable virtual events, results driven and strive to make a difference and enjoy a challenge.

The candidate must be flexible to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and occasionally travel throughout the UK.

About our client:

They are a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, they work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host the largest small animal Congress in Europe, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.

Location: Gloucester
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 3 months
Hours: Full Time, 40 per week
Salary: circa £35,000 per annum pro rata
Benefits: include hybrid or remote working, 23 days holiday (pro rata), free on-site parking, 7% contributions towards Group Personal Pension and Life Assurance of 4x salary. It is likely there may be a need to work from Manchester Central during the live delivery.

How to apply:

In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description and person specification which is on our client's vacancy page.

Closing date: 6th December 2021. Please note, if applicants haven’t received a response within 10 days of the closing date, then it is to be assumed that they have not been successful with their application.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the Association for six months.

You may have experience of the following: Virtual Events, Conference Manager, Events Coordinator, Marketing, Events Planner, Marketing Coordinator, Events Manager, Events Assistant, Events Co-ordinator, Events Management, etc.

Ref: 104 368

Supporter Services Assistant 

Permanent 

Salary: £20,000 - £23,000 per annum

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1 

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 6th December 2021

Interviews: w/c 13th December 2021

An exciting opportunity for a Supporter Services Assistant has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). 

World Cancer Research Fund champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, along with practical experience in dealing with telephone enquiries and making outbound calls. You will also need to be proficient at data administration.

The role will include building strong relationships with WCRF’s supporters and the general public to enhance the charity’s reputation and encourage future support.

The successful candidate will work as part of our friendly Supporter Services Team, which sits within the larger Fundraising team.The successful applicant will ultimately contribute to World Cancer Research Fund’s goal of preventing and surviving cancer. 

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a Children charity in the search for the Senior Special Events Manager to join our busy, vibrant team. This is a great opportunity to combine fundraising skills with event management disciplines to deliver a wide range of exciting fundraising events and projects.
This permanent role focuses on working with committees of high level volunteers to raise money through a series of exciting fundraising events and projects throughout the year.

Key responsibilities:

Contribute to the Fundraising department s purpose of maximising income from potential and current supporters through project managing specific events (including securing sponsorship), and providing committee support
Support in the delivery of the agreed departmental strategy, goals and fundraising budget
Work effectively with other departments in fundraising and other functions within the charity to maximise income
Keywork supporters and build excellent relationships with key stakeholders who take responsibility for delivering income through high level fundraising events
Ensure our events are delivered to a consistently high standard, and bring in new, innovative ideas so we remain competitive in the sector

Experience:

Extensive experience and technical knowledge of event management, specifically with a track record of successfully delivering and growing large scale events
Excellent ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including senior level individuals to achieve desired outcomes
Experience of line managing or mentoring direct reports e.g. assistants or interns.
Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage projects,
Well-developed ability to take ownership of budgets and a proven track record of meeting fundraising targets and keeping within financial limits
Experience of success in a customer focussed environment, such as fundraising, sales or marketing
Substantial experience of success in developing and delivering fundraising events and activity
Experience of using Windows-based software packages, including word processing, spread sheets, email, and the internet

Deadline: 7th December at 8am

Salary is 32,973 - 38,198 inclusive of inner London weighting allowance

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

In this exciting role at Temwa, you will be an integral part of our small but dynamic fundraising team. Your work will be focused on helping manage the day to day administration for the  team as well as delivering strong stewardship to our supporters. You will also take a lead role in managing our challenge event portfolio and will support our individual fundraisers and donors. You will report directly to and work along side the Fundraising & Communications Manager, as well as provide some support to the Finance and Systems Manager and Communications Manager.

Key duties will include:

• Helping develop Temwa’s individual giving work including challenge and individual events
• Ensuring the smooth running of Temwa’s supporter care systems
• Supporting the Fundraising Team with day to day administration