Event coordinator jobs

About us

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) is one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. An IAA level 3 accredited organisation, we represent clients at all stages of the immigration and asylum process, up to and including the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber. We also support clients to access destitution support, housing and relevant services they are entitled to.

We are proud to share that RAMFEL has recently been accredited as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment for our team.

We also actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system. RAMFEL caseworkers therefore have the opportunity to work on systemic and strategic challenges and support broader advocacy work.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping. This includes individuals with direct experience or experience gained through supporting family members with the challenges posed by immigration and asylum practices- those who have been or could have been clients of RAMFEL.

As a Communications Coordinator, the role holder will create engaging social media and video content to showcase RAMFEL’s work and amplify migrant voices. The role also involves in producing impactful storytelling materials that inspire action and help grow RAMFEL’s online presence.

Specific Responsibilities

Social media output

1. Creating engaging, high-quality and innovative content for paid campaigns on RAMFEL’s social media platforms.
2. Producing high quality video content from RAMFEL events.
3. Producing static images, carousels, and memes to support petitions and outreach.
4. Managing content production end-to-end, including scripting, filming, editing, and reporting.
5. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure content is accurate and on-message.
6. Supporting multiple campaigns simultaneously and contributing to broader team projects.
7. Providing regular performance insights.

Organisational development

1. Contribute and lead on monitoring and evaluating our social media efforts and supporter engagement.
2. Ownership and oversight of RAMFEL’s website.
3. Manage and produce the in-house staff newsletter
4. Grow our supporter and social media base and engagement.

General responsibilities

1. Seek to continuously improve in order that RAMFEL’s messaging and impact is shared broadly across the sector and beyond.
2. Work collaboratively across teams to advance the strategic objectives of the organisation.
3. Ensure that all RAMFEL’s Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times.
4. Attend internal and external training as and when required.
5. Participate in regular supervisions and team meetings.
6. Act as a positive ambassador for the Charity at all times.
7. Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Person Specification Experience/knowledge

• Proven track record in social media content creation and digital storytelling.
• Working knowledge of Meta Ads Manager.
• Experience working within brand guidelines and visual identities.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluating engagement with supporters.

 Skills

• Ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Ability to translate complex topics into accessible, action-driven content.
• Attention to detail.
• Aptitude for grasping complex issues rapidly
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Canva/other digital content creation tools.
• Communicates effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Supportive team player.

For more details, please refer to the job specifiaction document.

For over 125 years, the British Mycological Society has been at the heart of fungal science — bringing together researchers, conservationists, educators, and enthusiasts to celebrate and advance the study of fungi. From cutting-edge scientific research to public outreach and education, we’re passionate about raising awareness of the crucial role fungi play in our ecosystems and everyday lives.

Our mission is to promote fungal science internationally. To do this, we run a dynamic calendar of events — from scientific conferences, field meetings and workshops to public engagement activities — designed to connect, inform and inspire.

About the role

We’re looking for a highly organised, creative, and proactive Events Officer to coordinate and deliver our programme of in-person and online events.

You’ll be the go-to person for making sure everything runs smoothly — from planning and logistics to communication and on-the-day delivery. Working closely with other part-time staff, volunteers, and local event hosts, you’ll play a key role in bringing the BMS community together.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who loves making things happen, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in creating professional and welcoming events.

What you’ll be doing

• Plan and deliver a wide range of BMS events — from scientific meetings to workshops, training sessions, and outreach days.
• Manage event logistics including venues, accommodation, catering, AV and delegate communications.
• Coordinate online events using platforms such as Zoom.
• Liaise with speakers, volunteers, and committees to make sure everything runs seamlessly.
• Oversee event budgets and timelines.
• Create promotional materials (e.g. digital programmes, flyers, graphics) using Canva or similar tools.
• Handle registrations, enquiries, and on-the-day coordination.
• Support event evaluation and continuous improvement.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has at least 5 years’ experience delivering successful events in a charity, membership, or learned society setting.
• Is confident running both in-person and virtual events.
• Brings strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Is great at building relationships and working with volunteers, working groups and committees.
• Is comfortable working independently from home, while staying connected with a remote team.
• Has experience with event tools, databases and GDPR-compliant data handling.
• Can create professional-looking event materials using Canva (or similar).
• Desirable: a background or interest in natural sciences or mycology would be ideal, but curiosity and enthusiasm are just as valuable.

Working arrangements

• Permanent, part-time (3 days / 21 hours per week)
• Flexible hours across the week, with occasional evenings or weekends.
• Home-based, with occasional UK travel and overnight stays for events.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this role and how you meet the requirements for teh attention of Dr Emma Thompson, Executive Officer, British Mycological Society.

Informal enquiries are welcome via email to Dr Emma Thompson. Contact details on the BMS website.

Closing date: midnight, Friday 12 December 2025*
Interviews: January 2026 (online)
Start date: February 2026

* Please apply early; we reserve the right to close the advert before the deadline if a suitable number of eligible candidates are identified.

Fixed-term contract for one year

Part-time, 28 hours per week (to include Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Based at our offices in London (NW1), or from home (within easy reach of London) by agreement

Are you passionate about climate justice and peace? Could you use your campaigning experience and outstanding communication skills to support Quaker work to build a more peaceful and sustainable world?

Quakers in Britain is looking for a Campaigns Coordinator to be part of a small team working on issues of climate justice and peace. The successful candidate will work to support and strengthen Quaker activism, contribute to coalition-based campaigns and ensure that Quaker voices are heard in policymaking.

You will work flexibly across climate justice and peace issues, according to need and agreed priorities, initially working principally to support our climate justice campaigns

From writing newsletters and running workshops to designing campaign actions with partner organisations, this is an exciting and varied role in an environment where everyone’s input is valued.

If you have strong communication skills and some experience in a campaigning role, plus enthusiasm for diverse approaches to social change work, we would love to hear from you.

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For details of how to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 8am on Monday 8 December 2025.

Interviews: 6 or 7 January 2026 at Friends House, London.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Community Events Coordinator

The Volunteering & Events team at KCLSU are looking for a Community Events Coordinator. To ensure that our students thrive and enjoy the best possible experience at King's College London, the focus of this role is to connect students through a diverse range of events across the academic year. 

Partnering with over 300 KCLSU student groups, this role is one of two Community Events Coordinators who deliver: 

• The KCLSU Community events programme; overseeing the successful delivery of Welcome & Social Connection Events (Freshers), Liberation Events and Faith & Culture Events. 
• The KCLSU Reach events programme, which offers bespoke activities for students identified as harder-to-reach, such as postgraduates, online learners, or those who study at our Denmark Hill campus. 
• KCLSU flagship events, such as the Welcome Fair and KCLSU Awards. 

To apply for this role, please complete an application form and include a personal statement detailing how you meet the person specification. 

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport or visa) when asked to by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship. 
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one. 
• Not be a trustee of King's College London Students' Union. 

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Would you like to shape Freshers Week for incoming students? Are you passionate about finding creative solutions to objectives, and working on exciting, student-led projects?

The Students’ Union enables students to do amazing things: to improve their course, fight injustice, play the sport they love or just have fun. We’re looking for an Events Coordinator to help lead the Union’s events team, and work with students to help them to deliver their own activities throughout the year. One day you may be delivering a multi-stage festival, and the next you could be working with our societies planning a history month calendar. No two days are the same, and your experiences will help improve the services we offer to students at the University of Sussex.

We’re looking for someone to show off their project management skills and work alongside a large number of student groups and external contacts. The Students’ Union is committed to deliver a positive experience for its members, and this is your chance to help shape that.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the needs of students and has experience in balancing multiple projects, and is excited about developing a diverse and dynamic programme of events. We would like our Events Coordinator to focus on the cultural and liberation calendar of events at Sussex - supporting students in creating their own events for key moments of the year. It will be crucial for the candidate to be able to juggle multiple projects at once, have experience in running creative and engaging events, plus be able to deliver excellent customer service to all.

Key information

Job title: Events Coordinator

Responsible to: Events Manager

Rate of pay: Grade 4; £28,404 per annum

Hours of work: 36.5 hours per week including some evenings and weekends

Term: Permanent

Location: Falmer House, University of Sussex, BN1 9QF. 

Applicants: Open to internal and external applicants

Key dates

Applications close: 24 November 2025 at 10:00 am

Interviews: 8th, 9th and 10th of December

Start Date: 12th January 2026

To apply, please follow the link below:

https://sussex.staffsavvy.me/apply/position/events-coordinator-2025-oct

Engagement and Events Coordinator

Engagement and Events Coordinator / Community Connector / Community Facilitator, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: Community Leader
Hours of work: 15 hours per week
Salary: £29,128 FTE. Pro-rated salary is £11,651.40 based on 15 hours per week
Place of work: L’Arche London, West Norwood, South London
Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year (potential to be extended). Part-time.
Closing date: Sunday, 23rd November at 23:59

If you can bring people together, lead events, share stories, and make sure everyone feels part of the L’Arche London Community, then we would love to hear from you!

Join L’Arche London as a Community Connector and help us foster belonging, inclusivity, and vibrant community life through leading traditions, celebrations, and engaging communications.

You may have experience in the following roles: Community Life and Engagement Coordinator, Community Inclusion and Programmes Lead or Engagement and Inclusion Officer etc.

Main purpose of the role:

As a Community Connector, you will:

• Help strengthen relationships, promote a sense of belonging, and support the vibrant life of our community.
• Oversee and lead an inclusive and accessible programme of core traditions and celebrations throughout the year in L’Arche London.
• Keep our community and partners engaged with community life through excellent communication, both internally and externally, via channels such as social media and internal newsletters.
• Have ample opportunities to engage, reflect, and be part of community life.
• Furthermore, this role is vital for supporting our valued and appreciated Live-in Community Worker, helping guide and mentor them throughout their year with us in L’Arche London.

You can find more details about L'Arche London on our website.

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work - explore our employee benefits on our website.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions on our online application form.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday, 23rd November at 23:59

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

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Are you looking for an events role where your creativity and organisation can make a real difference?

If you’re passionate about creating memorable experiences and building meaningful relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A national charity is seeking a Senior Events Coordinator to join its friendly and passionate team. You’ll play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality events that build lasting supporter relationships.

Salary: £30,000
Location: Remote, with travel across the UK
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday

The Role
You’ll support the Events Team Manager in planning and delivering a busy calendar of events across the UK. From concept to completion, you’ll take ownership of logistics, marketing, and supporter engagement, ensuring every event runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impression. You’ll also work closely with regional committees, suppliers, and sponsors, building strong relationships and ensuring that every event aligns with the charity’s goals and values.

About You

You’ll be an experienced events professional with strong organisational skills, creative flair, and the ability to juggle multiple projects.

You’ll bring:

• Experience coordinating successful in-person and virtual events
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, adaptable approach with great attention to detail
• A genuine passion for events that make a difference

This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to meaningful work within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About Restless Development

Restless Development is a locally-led, globally connected network, independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world.  We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most.

We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 5000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating a network that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

More information about Restless Development:

• Restless Development Strategy
• Youth Collective 
• Power Shifting Checklist
• We Are Restless Blog

About the Event

The Schools Triathlon is a fun, mass participation sporting event for 7–13 year olds. Its mission? To get more young people moving, having fun, and discovering the power of fundraising. In 2025, over 10,000 young people took part in 12 events, raising an incredible £1.5 million for Restless Development and local charities. Since it began, the Schools Triathlon has raised over £5 million—making it our flagship fundraising event.

About the Role

As the Fundraising Events Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in delivering the Schools Triathlon series. You’ll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Schools Triathlon Committee, event venues, local schools, participants, volunteers, and our event delivery partners.

You’ll take the lead on two to three Schools Triathlon events, managing all aspects of planning and delivery with the school and our third party event company. This includes delivering engaging school assemblies at local schools to inspire pupils to take part and fundraise for Restless Development.

Our volunteers are the heart of the Schools Triathlon and without them, these events simply couldn’t happen. This role will be crucial in recruiting, coordinating, and supporting volunteers before, during, and after each event.

With support from the Senior Fundraising Manager. You will:

• Develop and implement creative volunteer recruitment strategies.
• Build strong relationships with local community groups 
• Manage volunteer communications, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.
• Work closely with each of the host schools to support them with their student and staff volunteers
• Lead on the Duke of Edinburgh volunteer programme, working closely with host schools to expand and strengthen this initiative.

This is a varied and hands-on role, offering plenty of opportunities to develop your skills across different areas of events and volunteer management. You’ll need to be proactive, adaptable, and able to manage your time effectively while staying calm under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you’ll be working closely with a wide range of people.

If you’re passionate about delivering great events and recognise the vital role that volunteers play in their success, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title : Fundraising Events Coordinator.

Location :Home based - South West England

Salary : £31,000 gross per annum

Preferred start date: End of December / January 2026

Length of contract : Permanent

Visa requirement : Must have the right to work in the UK

Other requirements : Must have a full drivers licence and access to reliable and roadworthy vehicle. Will be expected to complete a DBS check. 

Reports to : Senior Fundraising Manager

Expected travel : Travel to London for staff meetings and other areas in the UK. Evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu will be given. Expenses for travel and work outside working hours will be given according to our policy.

Key Responsibilities:

Schools Triathlon Events:

• Support the planning and delivery of Schools Triathlon events from start to finish.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Schools Triathlon team to ensure smooth logistics, communications, and event-day operations.
• Attend meetings with schools, venues, and third-party suppliers to coordinate event logistics.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders including schools, committees, and delivery partners.
• Deliver engaging school assemblies and fundraising workshops to inspire participation and fundraising.
• Manage the assembly tracker to ensure it is kept up to date, with relevant members of the team notified when new assemblies are booked in.

Volunteer Management

• Take ownership of the volunteer project plan for all Schools Triathlon events.
• Lead the recruitment of event volunteers and student volunteers across host schools.
• Build strong, positive relationships with volunteers, ensuring a high-quality and rewarding stewardship experience.
• Coordinate and support local volunteer groups to ensure each event is fully staffed.
• Work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and host schools to deliver and expand the Duke of Edinburgh volunteer programme.
• Identify creative ways to grow and strengthen the Schools Triathlon volunteer network.
• Manage the volunteer inbox, responding promptly and professionally to all enquiries.

Systems, Processes & Communications:

• Support the team with event communications, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional responses.
• Use DotDigital to deliver email communications to volunteers and event participants.
• Confidently use Excel to process data and maintain accurate records across internal and external databases.
• Log and manage data accurately in Eventrac (registration system) and Salesforce (CRM), including imports, new records, and regular data cleaning.
• Support the management of fundraising through JustGiving, ensuring all fundraising pages are correctly logged and tracked within the CRM. 

Others 

• Must attend the Schools Triathlons as needed across April, May and June and other occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.
• Support on wider charity initiatives as and when needed
• Many of the schools we have relationships with are not accessible by public transport, so it is vital you have access to a reliable roadworthy vehicle. All travel will be reimbursed in accordance with Restless Development’s travel policy.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager. 
• Support the Senior Fundraising Manager with developing an individual giving process.

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in planning and delivering events, ideally within the charity, education, or community sector.
• Experience of working with volunteers or an understanding of what makes a positive volunteer experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, personable, and confident when engaging and motivating others.
• Creative and proactive, able to take ideas from concept through to delivery.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and confident using digital tools for communication and data management.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel to event sites and schools).
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to help plan and support events and fundraising activities.

Desirables

• Experience in fundraising or supporting fundraising initiatives.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), event platforms (Eventrac, JustGiving), and email marketing tools (DotDigital).
• Experience delivering presentations or workshops, particularly with young people.
• A genuine belief in the mission and values of Restless Development, and a commitment to representing them through your work.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

What we do for you

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life Balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

• 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday Leave
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.

Professional Development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job. 
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

Travel and Medical Insurance

When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development's travel insurance. Any additional insurances/benefits will be shared with the successful applicant, and are dependent on the country of hire.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and an expression of interest that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)

Apply by Monday 24th November 2025. For more tips on how to apply visit our website here.

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About SEO London

SEO London is an education and training charity that advances social mobility by empowering exceptional students to secure roles within competitive industries.

We are a UK charity that unlocks potential and transforms careers. We empower students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, bridging the gap between untapped talent and the world’s most competitive industries. Since 2000, our alumni have excelled in top global firms, proving that access and opportunity drive success.

OUR VISION

A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.

OUR MISSION

To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training.

OUR VALUES

Ø  Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.

Ø  Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.

Ø  Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.

Ø  Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

WHO WE SUPPORT

At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds. 

The Role
The role of a Senior Programme Coordinator is ensuring the smooth running of all programme related events and providing support services to Associate Fellows. This will include having a full understanding of all the SEO London programmes; understanding the relevant industry that the programme supports; how these fit into the SEO London organisation and using this knowledge to liaise with students, young professionals and client/partner firms to run, organise and market successful events.

In turn this role will be responsible for using data to run reports to show the impact of each programme. In coordination with the Programme Managers and other Senior Programme Coordinators, will make recommendations for possible changes and ideas to further support the student and young professional experience. The role will also ensure a seamless and professional level of customer care to all participants.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Programme Delivery and Logistics

· Responsibility for the scoping and delivery of key projects and events based on a strong understanding about the required outcomes from the partner firms and participants.

· Responsibility managing an end-to-end project, including managing to deadlines/time management/project mile-stones, along with resource planning and stakeholder as well as identifying and signing up volunteers, participants or partners for the events.

Participant Management and Marketing and Communication

· Responsible for finding and sourcing more participants via outreach lead, as well as having overall accountability for maintaining and developing strong participant relationships. Accountable for ensuring appropriate employability tools are delivered via the coordination teams.

· Responsible for using marketing techniques to adapt the relevant promotional outcomes needed for both participants and the sponsor firm, including being aware of the full range of channels available and to ensure that the marketing communications is targeted to the right audience, at the right time with the right message.

· The ability to create the right marketing and communication campaigns appropriate for the audience and to ensure it fit the purpose.

· As the main point of contact for the project, ensure that seamless communication is maintained for all key stakeholders (internally and externally) during the project lifecycle including logistics with the students and partner firms.

Participant Assessment and Selection

· Organise and conduct the recruitment, assessment and recommendation of candidates for junior talent opportunities.

· Manage SEO alumni relations to ensure mentoring and training provision for responsible programmes.

· Attendance at in-person and online events, working alongside the AIP team to ensure effective events,

Quality Assurance

· Responsible for reviewing each project or event at the end to identify further opportunities and ways to continue to deliver strong projects across the range of SEO London programme by using polls, surveys and evaluation methods.

· Responsible for ensuring all student, partner, event and volunteer information and feedback is captured accurately and timely in the CRM, as well as ensuring compliance with all the relevant process standards.

Person Specification

Skills and experience

We are looking for applicants who have some demonstrable experience in some of the following skills and will be willing to learn and develop others:

· Proven ability to manage projects efficiently and keep tasks and deliverables well organised

· Stakeholder management, preferably including professional corporate partners

· Having a keen interest and knowledge about the industries SEO London operates in, along with having a working knowledge of the student lifecycle (both school and University)

· Diversity and inclusion knowledge

· Strong understanding of employability skills required by participants to be job market ready

· Business writing skills

· Database experience and analysing data

· Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - ability to create & edit documents in word, creating spreadsheets, tables & running and analysing pivot tables in excel; along with the ability to manage outlook and create PowerPoint slideshows. Ability to use Teams and Zoom to communicate and collaborate

· Demonstrable communication and listening skills

· Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team

· Empathic approach to working with others

Required qualifications

· University degree (any discipline)

What we offer?

· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.

· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.

· Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.

· Benefits:

o Employee Assistance Programme

o And more…

Timeline:

Closing date for applications: 30th  November
First and Second interview: TBC

Community Engagement Coordinator – North Region, England

Location: This post is home-based, working within BookTrust’s Northern England region, which covers the North West, North East, and Yorkshire & the Humber. The role requires flexibility and travel across the region and to other BookTrust offices in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £30,000 per annum

BookTrust is the UK's largest reading charity, and we reach millions of children every year with books, resources and support to get every child reading, regularly and by choice. We are national in scale and operate in every region in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. We work through every local authority, via children’s centers, schools, libraries and health professionals, to reach families. Our England Partnerships Team supports our wide range of partners in a place-based way, working in and with local communities and the children and families most in need of support.

As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will work within the regional partnerships team.  You will manage a caseload of community work to support programme delivery, partnership network development and bespoke learning and development with the BookTrust partner network. You will create excellent links into communities and develop relationships with stakeholders in order to support BookTrust delivery and development, and place-based, community-led initiatives.

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic, credible ambassador with a demonstrable ability to make connections across a wide range of people and groups in order to deliver ambitious projects. You will have great communications skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of audiences, in writing and in person. You may have worked within or across a local authority provider or network, in outreach or in a project within a local community or the third sector. You may have experience working with children and families experiencing deprivation, or in children’s reading. You will be highly motivated with the ability to work unsupervised across multiple projects in disparate locations simultaneously, and to work at pace, often to tight deadlines.

International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need. Through our global projects and partnerships, we’ve supported more than 55,000 animals so far, and we’re now looking for a Challenge Events Manager to help us grow this impact even further.

As our Challenge Events Manager, you’ll lead, grow and deliver a programme of UK and overseas challenge events that inspire supporters and generate vital income for IAPWA.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Delivery

• Develop and manage an annual portfolio of owned, third-party and virtual challenge events
• Lead on budgets, timelines, risk assessments and operational plans
• Coordinate logistics with event partners, suppliers and internal teams
• Ensure all events meet compliance, safeguarding and health & safety standards

Participant Recruitment & Stewardship

• Deliver marketing and recruitment strategies to drive sign-ups
• Manage the full supporter journey, from registration through to post-event stewardship
• Provide outstanding supporter care that boosts satisfaction and retention
• Monitor and support participants’ fundraising progress

Income Generation & Financial Management

• Set and manage income and expenditure budgets
• Track financial performance and report against KPIs
• Identify opportunities to maximise net income and diversify the event portfolio

Marketing & Communications

• Create compelling promotional campaigns
• Develop engaging content for digital channels, email journeys and printed materials
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with event organisers, corporate partners, suppliers and ambassadors
• Negotiate contracts to secure best value
• Represent IAPWA at events, expos and community gatherings

Data, Insights & Reporting

• Maintain accurate event and participant data within our CRM
• Analyse trends to improve future events
• Produce clear reports for senior management and trustees

Team Leadership

• Line manage a small team of volunteer Adventure Coordinators
• Provide coaching, development and performance management
• Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture
• Develop the team in line with the growing Adventures for Animals initiative

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Proven experience delivering successful challenge or mass-participation events
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple events
• Experience in digital marketing and supporter acquisition
• Excellent interpersonal and supporter care skills
• Experience using CRM and fundraising platforms (e.g. Enthuse, JustGiving)
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional weekends/evenings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident budget management
• Creative, proactive problem-solver

Desirable

• Experience within the charity sector
• Understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and health & safety

Further Information

How to Apply: Please send a CV and covering letter via the CharityJob portal
Closing Date: 30th November 2025
Interview Process: Interviews will be held between 8th-19th December 2025

The essentials …

• Full-time (Monday – Friday), permanent
• £37,000 - £40,000 (based on experience)
• Hybrid working, typically two or three days per week in the office but may vary depending on workload. Some out of hours working may be required, with time in lieu offered.

This is an exciting role helping to bring one of our most successful innovations of recent years to the next level. You will take the lead on management of the Training Course programme from inception to completion, working within a friendly and dynamic events team. With help from our Training Course Committee and others you will secure a pipeline of repeat courses, lead the process of developing and commissioning new courses, work closely with convenors and trainers to bring courses to fruition, develop relationships with big customers and work with marketing colleagues to promote courses, organise the delivery of the courses and ensure customers are delighted with the outcome.

Who are we?

Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world and a world-leading communicator of geoscience – through training, conferences, publishing, library and information services, education activities, and engaging the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.

We have a membership of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics.

Overview of Training Courses

In 2021, the Geological Society embarked on a journey by introducing its highly anticipated training courses, following a successful trial in 2020. Since then, these courses have become a cornerstone of knowledge dissemination within the geological community, covering a spectrum of topics, and have experienced a surge in participation. This widespread interest reflects the industry's recognition of the invaluable insights and skills that can be gained from these training programs taught by experts in the field.

Training courses have become a beacon of excellence within the geological community. Their success, marked by increasing participation and the positive impact on professional development, reaffirms the Society's dedication to advancing knowledge of geoscience and fostering a community of skilled and knowledgeable practitioners. They have also become an important part of our financial strategy; the continued growth of our training course income will help the Society continue to thrive.

Our training courses are mostly online and delivered by subject matter experts.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Take overall responsibility within the Events Team for our Training Courses programme, from promotion to delivery, and achieving our net income targets.
• Develop effective working relationships with society stakeholders, events team, Training Course Committee, Professional Committee, Chartership Officer and wider teams at the society including Publishing House to maximise opportunities for courses.
• Lead on Training Course Committee meetings creating agendas and keeping members regularly informed.
• Report on key areas in the Professional Committee meeting.
• Successfully meet annual sales target for Training courses providing regular feedback on performance to Head of Events and Training Course Committee.
• Work closely with our Marketing Executive to prepare detailed marketing plans and high-quality campaign content for promoting courses to delegates.
• Total end to end management of course speakers, ensuring these relationships are nurtured and all documentation is processed promptly and accurately.
• Ensure that all courses are accessible and organised to Society standards.

Personal qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to collaborative working across the Society
• Self-motivated, proactive, with the confidence to act independently and with a flexible approach
• A commitment to personal development and learning
• Leadership qualities.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, prioritising work accordingly
• Positivity and enthusiasm
• Commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, reflecting the Society’s obligations as an equal opportunities’ employer

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience of managing multiple deadlines and delivering work and projects to schedule and budget.
• Experience of events and/or project management
• Budget experience
• Commercial awareness and an ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities
• High level of IT literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent and demonstrable influencing, negotiating and relationship-building skills.
• A willingness to embrace innovation and new ways of working.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of adult education or training courses management
• Degree level education
• Familiarity with scientific and/or technical disciplines
• Proven ability to engage with complex subjects
• Experience of working for a learned or professional society (or other charitable organisation with trustees, committees and volunteers)

A bit about us …

The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just circa 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy.

As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including:

• 25 days basic holiday entitlement you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
• Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
• Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
• Discounts and recognitions scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
• Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
• Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff

The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

How to apply …

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button above to be taken through to our recruitment page.

As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to:

• Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover letter.
• State your initials only in the subject line when sending your application.
• Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable.

First round interviews will take place remotely. Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

• Deadline for applications: Monday 24 November 12 pm
• Interviews: Early December
• Job start date: As soon as possible

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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About The Role

We’re looking for someone who loves creating experiences that inspire curiosity and connection. As our Learning and Participation Coordinator, you’ll help shape programmes that bring the stories and significance of the National Memorial Arboretum to life for schools, families, and community groups. Working alongside a supportive team, you’ll play a key role in making remembrance and heritage engaging and accessible for everyone who visits.

The Arboretum is the UK’s dedicated year-round centre of Remembrance and is part of the Royal British Legion. At its core, the Royal British Legion is a people-focused organisation. It’s made up of individuals who are committed to doing their very best for others, while also making the most of the opportunities and experiences we provide.

This is a role full of variety and creativity. One day you might be leading a workshop for schoolchildren, the next coordinating youth volunteering programmes or supporting a large-scale event. You’ll design resources, manage bookings, and work closely with volunteers to make sure every activity runs smoothly. It’s a chance to combine organisation with imagination, and to see the impact of your work in real time.

We’re looking for someone who’s confident working with people of all ages, who can balance planning with hand son delivery, and who enjoys working as part of a team. If you’re motivated by the idea of helping others learn, reflect, and feel inspired, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference at one of the UK’s most meaningful places.

Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Memorial Arboretum, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR. We understand the importance of work-life balance, so working days and hours will be discussed at interview and offer stage to find a pattern that suits both you and the team. Flexibility around start and finish times can be considered, and we’re happy to explore arrangements that support your wellbeing and productivity.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 days after 2 years and 30 days after 5 years. Plus the ability to buy up to 1 working week of additional leave
- Contributory pension scheme – min 2% employee contribution receives 6% employer contribution up to max of 10% employer contribution matched with 5% employee contribution
- Death-in-service Life Assurance, with a benefit of 3x annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Reward Hub online benefits platform with extensive offers and discounts

About the National Memorial Arboretum
The Arboretum is the UK’s leading year-round centre of Remembrance and a proud part of the Royal British Legion. Spread across 150 acres, it is home to more than 350 memorials, including the nationally significant Armed Forces Memorial, paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. The site is also filled with around 30,000 maturing trees and a wealth of wildlife, making it a beautiful and peaceful place to reflect. Each year, the Arboretum attracts around 300,000 visitors, many of whom attend over 200 events held throughout the year.

In March 2017, the National Memorial Arboretum opened its new award-winning Remembrance Centre, offering an even more powerful and immersive experience for all those who visit. This truly is a special place, a living memorial that honours the dedication and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

National Memorial Arboretum is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Dates:        W/C 7th December 2025

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Job Title: Communications Coordinator

Hours: 28 hours per week               

Salary Scale: £30,892 – £33,672 pro rata*

Duration: Permanent

Pension: 6% employer pension contribution

Holiday: 26 days plus bank holidays pro rata 

Reports to: Digital Communications Manager

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check 

We particularly encourage and welcome applications from people from backgrounds which are underrepresented in museums and galleries, including people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds and disabled people.

*Appointments are made at the start of the salary scale, with annual pay progression based on satisfactory performance. In addition, the salary scale is reviewed annually in the light of cost of living and operational budgets.  

About the Role

The Communications Coordinator contributes to the planning and delivery of all communications and digital activities for the South London Gallery. Working alongside the Head of Communications and Digital Communications Manager, the Communications Coordinator supports the implementation of the SLG’s communications strategy, reaching new audiences, creating engaging digital content, and enhancing visitor experience online and on site.

The role involves the full range of communication channels including print marketing, signage, press, digital, audio-visual interpretation and social media to profile the SLG’s programme, Communities and Learning activities, bookshop and café. The Communications Coordinator also provides administrative support and assists at special events as necessary.