Events Assistant – Established Cancer Charity
The Sidings, Leicester (with some travel to visit suppliers)

Are you an organised administrator with great relationship-building skills?

Want to develop your experience in events while supporting the success of a fantastic charity?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are Mesothelioma UK, a charity that supports people affected by the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Established in 2009, we offer free access to specialist information, support and education and campaign for improved care and treatment.

We fund a variety of services, projects and research to raise awareness of this disease and help the UK to lead the way in making mesothelioma history through world-class audit, research and clinical trials.

We’re currently looking for an Events Assistant to join our dedicated team and provide a high level of support to our Events Officer.

The Benefits

- Salary of £19,831 per annum
- Pension with 10% employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme to promote and support wellbeing
- Free parking
- Develop your career with a forward-thinking charity

Many have never heard of mesothelioma, even though it is a disease that can affect anyone who has been exposed to asbestos. With over 2,700 cases a year, the UK has the highest incidence of the disease in the world.

In this varied role, you will have the chance to support the success of events that raise awareness of our cause, connect people who have been affected by this type of cancer and generate funds to combat this disease.

What’s more, you will be working closely with our Events Officer, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your skills and gain a strong understanding of how a successful event is created, planned and delivered.

The Role

As an Events Assistant, you will help our Events Officer to deliver a range of meet ups, fundraisers and support activities for our organisation.

Specifically, you will:

- Collate detailed quotes from suppliers
- Assist with the logistics of events, including entertainment plans and table layouts
- Help to source event funding
- Liaise with suppliers
- Act as a primary point of contact for our smaller events
- Attend events and assist with set-up and breakdown processes
- Help to complete reporting

About You

To join us as an Events Assistant, you will need:

- At least one year’s administration experience gained in a support role
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- To be highly organised and able to think on your feet
- Great interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to build strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders

Previous events experience would be beneficial, but this is not essential. Experience of using a CRM would also be an advantage.

We would like to hear from you if you’ve worked as an Administrator, Support Administrator, Customer Support Administrator, or Office Administrator.

Other organisations may call this role Charity Events Assistant, Junior Events Officer, Trainee Events Co-ordinator, or Events Administrator.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, flexibility between the hours of 8:00 – 17:00. We will also consider this position on a part-time basis if the successful candidate can commit to 22.5 hours per week. 

We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to take on an exciting, new challenge as an Events Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Our two-year leadership development programme offers outstanding individuals a dynamic route into one of Britain’s most rewarding and toughest professions. In the UK alone, half a million children don’t have a safe or stable home. Great social workers can change this. That’s why Frontline recruits and develops people like you to be the difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. 

You’ll use your skills in relationship building, conflict resolution and leadership to ensure you thrive in the dynamic and challenging world of social work.  Following a five-week training programme you will spend two years working directly with children and families, based in a local authority.

You will: 

• Work locally – roles available in your local community in the East Midlands - Leicester, Nottingham, Derbyshire (Other locations available, full list available on our website).

• Be paid a tax free £18k bursary in year one and up to £30k in year two. 

• Qualify as a social work professional through a fully funded Masters degree.

• Receive high quality supervision and training from experienced social workers, academics and professional coaches. 

• Make a real difference in your local community. For the most vulnerable, receiving support from a social worker can make a significant difference to the direction their lives take. As a social worker on the Frontline programme, that difference could be you.

Once you have completed the programme, you will join a community of outstanding leaders sharing your passion for leading social change. The skills you will learn will open doors to a wide range of social impact careers inside social work and beyond. 

Read stories from our participants who have completed the programme on our website. 

Be the difference – Apply now! Applications may close before the 30th March in some areas - early applications are encouraged.

ABOUT US
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