Events Assistant Jobs

We are looking for a supporter-centred person to join our wonderful community fundraising team to support with our ambitious plans to expand and develop the community programme and portfolio. This includes supporting the team in developing relationships and increasing activity and income while continuing to deliver excellent supporter care to our incredible fundraisers.

About this job

As a Community Fundraising Assistant you will:

• Manage the fundraising inbox and provide effective and efficient support to the community fundraising team.
• Provide excellent supporter care to ensure we provide the best supporter experience whether on the phone, by email or in person.
• Support on key events and activities including our PAW Patrol on a Stroll mass participation event and sporting events, such as the Great North Run and London Marathon.
• Carry out administrative tasks, such as updating records on the database, coding donations and liaising with our Gift Processing team.
• Manage packs and fulfilment process for Dogs Trust community fundraisers.
• Attend fundraising events as a representative of Dogs Trust, including at weekends and out of hours.

About you

With experience or knowledge in a fundraising, supporter services, or customer service role you will be a skilled communicator and have an ability to prioritise and manage several different projects at one time. You will be expected to attend events on some weekends which may require travelling and overnight stays.

About the team

The Community Fundraising team is part of the Individual Giving department in the Fundraising and Marketing Directorate. The IG department brings in approximately £88m per annum through regular giving, one off gifts, prize led fundraising, community and events and legacy and in memory. Our collective ambition is to build on our already successful portfolio of fundraising products and grow and diversify our income by 25% over the next five years, through engagement and value exchange.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Based in: London office, with an optional hybrid model, but expected to be in the office at least 1 day a week

Benefits: Nine-day fortnight (with alternate Fridays designated as a day off), pension contributions, 25 days Annual Leave, staff learning fund, enhanced parental benefits package.

Application deadline: Monday 3rd March 2025 (9am) 

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a motivated and organised candidate to support with the day-to-day running of the organisation. You will be supporting with operations and finance admin as well as assisting with our fundraising events. 

Why this role is important – and why you’ll make a difference doing it:

HOPE not hate is the UK’s leading anti-fascist organisation. Our mission is simple – to monitor and challenge the far right, to engage in the communities that are susceptible to them and to address the issues and policies which give rise to them.

Our team includes researchers, educators, community activists and policy experts, as well as specialists with inside access to far right groups.

What you’ll be doing in this role: 

HR: Assist with the delivery of human resources functions, including the recruitment process and onboarding of new staff. 

Financial operations: Support financial operations, including processing expenses claims and co-ordinating the storage and archiving of documents 

Managing enquiries: Co-ordinate systems to ensure colleagues are able to be self-supporting in administrative and operational matters and monitoring some of HNHs generic email addresses and forwarding on to the appropriate team. 

General operations: Develop effective systems for monitoring the day-to-day needs of the office, identify and troubleshoot problems, develop systems for ensuring all equipment is in good working order.

Health and Safety: Assist with health and safety assessments and any changes required as a result. 

Events: Assisting with fundraising events including the annual fundraising gala dinner and internal events such as all-staff meetings, lunch and learns and staff away days 

IT: Supporting with our IT platform subscriptions and work with the team and our IT provider to adapt to our needs 

What we think you’ll need to be able to do the job

• Proactive and results orientated, with great attention to detail, as well as having the ability to plan and organise several work streams effectively.
• Confident in engaging a team productively in administrative essentials.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and present potential solutions for consideration. 
• Excellent IT skills across all MS Applications and a willingness to share knowledge and best practice across teams. 
• Experience of data management
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment

We are looking for someone with the emotional resilience to work in a field that involves challenging content, good political judgement and awareness and the ability to work under pressure and reduced timescales.

We believe that our work will be at its best if it is created by people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. We are keen to interview people who will add diversity to our team. We are an antifascist organisation, which strives to be an effective ally in the wider fight against racism and inequity.

Location: Based near Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary: £23,500 - £25,000

Full time, permanent

Reporting to Community Fundraising Manager, Events Manager, Head of Events  

Interviewing on a rolling basis

Closing deadline Friday 14th February (may close early if a suitable applicant found)  

Are you highly organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic? Are you looking to build your experience in the charity sector and in special events?

Horatio’s Garden is looking for an Events Assistant to join its friendly and growing team which creates, organises and implements a wide range of special events.

Horatio’s Garden is an independent charity that nurtures the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. Leading designers create the accessible gardens where the charity’s team, alongside volunteers and creatives, care for people and plants alike.  

The charity is growing. With seven garden projects open, we have an eighth garden under construction in Sheffield due to open in 2025. After winning ‘Best in Show’ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2023 with a show garden designed for people with mobility needs, the charity’s profile was significantly increased and there are major plans to expand the special events programme to raise awareness and generate sustainable income.

We are looking for someone who has

• A passion for the charity sector
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Flexible, can-do attitude, with the ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
• A willingness to learn new skills and to develop existing skills 
• An ability to self-motivated and work independently, as well as part of a team 
• An ability to prioritise and deal with multiple requests
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with people of all levels
• Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Key responsibilities

· Assist with the administration and coordination of fundraising and stewardship events

· Assist with communications, mailings and guestlist management

· Set up event ticketing

· Update supporter details on the fundraising database

· Support with third party fundraisers including responding to queries, sending out fundraising packs and monitoring income

· Attending events where required including some evenings and weekends

· Perform general office administration tasks

As a Charity we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our Charity.

How to apply 

Please read the full job description before applying. Please send your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are suited to the role by selecting Quick Apply. The closing date for applications is . We look forward to receiving your application. 

Events Assistant
Advertising Reference: 2414
Location: Hybrid working from Devon. Nationwide candidates will be considered.
Status: Permanent, 35 hours per week. Not open to part-time. 
Salary: (Band 2) £22,867 (National weighting) with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, and 3 days of Christmas closure.

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

Research in Practice works with clients across children’s services, adult health and social care across the UK, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Our focus is on using evidence from research and practice to improve practice, policy and services in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages. We are renowned in children’s services and the adult social care sector, for providing high-quality learning events and resources.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic Events Assistant with excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills to support our busy programme of workshops, webinars, conferences and bespoke events. You will work closely with our Learning Programme Officer and liaise with our partners and associates to organise online workshops and events. You will act as the first point of contact for our participants, ensuring that their details are accurately recorded in our events database and manage all communication with them so they receive accurate event information. Hosting online events and managing the evaluation and post event communications. Experience in using video conferencing platforms is essential.  

Key accountabilities:

• Supporting the administration and setting up of online meetings, webinars, seminars and conferences (for up to 1000 participants). 
• Supporting the successful delivery of meetings and events through effective administration and hosting using online platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams and Zoom). 
• Communicating with facilitators, participants and senior staff, in a positive and professional manner. 
• Updating customer and events databases; providing reports and information using these. 
• Producing, collating and reporting online feedback. 
• Working as part of a wider team, supporting colleagues to deliver events administration and hosting. 
• Providing administrative support to the wider team, including formatting of PowerPoint presentations and proofreading documents. 
• Supporting the production, update, distribution and quality assurance of workshop materials. 
• Attending local and national events and providing on the day event support.

This list can never be exhaustive but covers most of the work you’ll be doing. What it can’t replace is talent, initiative and a commitment to great customer service.

We work with clients across England and Wales from our main office in Devon, and a satellite office in Sheffield. Due to the nature of the role where some tasks will require working from our Devon based office, we would preferably be looking for a candidate to be Devon based although we will consider candidates Nationwide.  

Applications close at 08:00am on Tuesday 25th February 2025. 

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve, and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

No agencies please.

Do you have experience with charity event management and stewarding supporters? Do you thrive by achieving or exceeding financial and non-financial KPIs? Yes, then the fundraising team would love for you to keep on reading. 

We are recruiting a Challenge Events Manager as part of our Fundraising team. This is a flexible role, working from both home and our offices. Flexibility is key for this role as there will be some expectations for working evenings and weekends at events. The fundraising team do meet one day per week at our London office. 

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) for 16-18 months but we are open and flexible to part time or job share for the right candidate. 

As part of the Events Manager role, you will be playing a significant role in managing and delivering the charities growing special evens portfolio, which includes key event such as The London Marathon. This is a great, rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge and skills. Are you someone who can deliver an outstanding event experience that will inspire long lasting relationships with the charities committed supporters?

You will need:

• Proven experience of building long-lasting relationships with supporters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Management of 3rd party events

• Proficient digital, data, marketing, and stewardship skills

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

If you are passionate about making the UK the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives and are looking for a rewarding challenge where you have a team that are dedicated to supporting your personal progression, then this is the role for you!

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation,bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites

Pharmacist Support, crowned Small Charity of the Year 2023 and recognised for excellence in workplace wellbeing, is looking for a Central Support Officer to join our dynamic team.

Who Are We?

We’re the pharmacy profession’s independent charity, providing vital support to pharmacists, former pharmacists, and pharmacy students. Over the last five years, we’ve undergone transformational change and are now gearing up to deliver our next five-year strategy, driven by our wellbeing-focused vision and mission.

What’s the Role?

The Central Support Officer will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth delivery of the charity’s activities. You’ll lead on event coordination, office management, and provide essential support to our volunteer, wellbeing, and services teams. Your responsibilities will include:

• Event Coordination: Organising internal and external events, ensuring logistics, safeguarding, and health and safety policies are followed.
• Office Management: Overseeing the Manchester office, managing suppliers, liaising with the landlord, and keeping the workspace functional.
• Volunteer Engagement: Supporting and managing communications with volunteers, trustees, and ambassadors, ensuring they feel informed and valued.
• Team Support: Assisting wellbeing and services teams with bookings, project delivery, and resource development.
• Compliance & Administration: Developing and maintaining effective systems to support the charity’s operational objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a proactive and organised individual with:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a charity.
• Strong project management skills and experience developing processes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with great attention to detail.
• High level of ICT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to multitask effectively.
• A commitment to equality and diversity and alignment with our charity’s values.

Why Work for Us?

At Pharmacist Support, we take pride in fostering a flexible, inclusive, and wellbeing-focused work culture. When you join our team, you can expect:

• A supportive and collaborative environment where people matter.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A role that directly contributes to making a positive impact on the pharmacy profession.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements to suit your needs.

How to Apply:

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? To apply, please complete the application form which can be downloaded from our website. More information can be found in the Recruitment Pack: 

• Application deadline: 12noon 10th February 2025.
• Interviews will take place on: 25th February 2025 at our Manchester office.

 Be part of something meaningful – join us and help shape the future of our charity!

Do you have experience in customer service and love speaking to people? Do you want to help deliver an excellent supporter experience to support raising funds for a charity? If so, come and join our London team and contribute to the incredible work that we do across Sue Ryder.

The Supporter Services & Standards Assistant will be a key team member of the Supporter Experience, Data and Insight Team in London.

You will be responsible for:
• Responding to customer/supporter queries, questions, and complaints across multiple channels.
• Processing and reconciling fundraising income at Sue Ryder.
• Thanking supporters for their donations and assisting with the delivery of supporter/customer journeys, or aspects of supporter journeys.
• Assisting with the management of compliance and best practice at Sue Ryder.
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the Fundraising Database

About You
The successful candidate will have good communication skills both written and verbal. You will be organised with the ability to work within a team. Ideally you will have experience with managing a customer ticket system or group inbox with excellent attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of data quality.

This is an excellent entry level opportunity for a capable and proactive individual to advance their career and learn about all aspects of Supporter Care.

Competitive Benefits Package

- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
- EAP support scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 14th February
Interview date: W/C 24th February

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage 

If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission. 

This role's full job title is: Events and Supporter Led Fundraising Stewardship Officer 

This new role will oversee the development and delivery of engaging supporter journeys across a range of channels for Battersea’s Challenge and Public events, as well as our Supporter-Led Fundraising audiences. It will play a pivotal role in maximising event and supporter-led fundraising income, ensuring every supporter has a positive experience and feels inspired to continue supporting Battersea. 

We are looking for someone with experience of working in Events or Community Fundraising, of developing and delivering complex stewardship journeys across multiple channels, writing engaging copy for emails and social media, and of managing projects from start to finish with excellent organisational skills. 

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 9th February 2025
Interview date(s): 17th & 18th February 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

The Fundraising and Events Officer at Kids Operating Room (KidsOR) will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s mission to provide safe surgery for children by managing the stewardship of mid-level donors, coordinating all administrative aspects of the Fundraising team, supporting the three Heads of Fundraising, managing fundraising events, overseeing fundraising pages, handling Raisers Edge database management, and ensuring appropriate donor recognition and thanking processes are in place.

Working across all income streams - Corporate, Trusts & Foundations, Philanthropy, Institutions, and Community fundraising - this role is key to fostering strong relationships with supporters and enhancing the impact of KidsOR’ s development initiatives.

This position will also involve collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders within the organisation to align efforts and maximise fundraising impact, and offers a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining a broad experience across fundraising income streams.

The Community Fundraising Assistant supports individuals and organisations raising funds for MSF, ensure the safe processing and acknowledgement of donations and the administrative processing tasks related to community and corporate fundraising, ensuring supporters have the best possible experience with MSF when raising funds for our work. They also provide stewardship and support to companies carrying out employee fundraising in the workplace, and for companies who chose MSF as their Charity of the Year.

The Community Fundraising Assistant plays a vital role in supporting a dynamic programme of MSF challenge events, community fundraising initiatives, and in-memory or tribute donations.

This position is essential to the smooth functioning of the Community, Events & Tributes team, ensuring efficient administrative processes, such as banking and donor acknowledgment, and financial reconciliations. The role also involves providing guidance and assistance to event participants and community fundraisers, offering excellent supporter care to help elevate donations and build lasting relationships.

A key aspect of this role is responding with sensitivity and empathy to donors making in-memory or tribute gifts, ensuring that their needs are met with care and attention.

By delivering exceptional stewardship, the postholder will foster ongoing support and engagement, encouraging repeat donations.

The Community Fundraising Assistant will work collaboratively within the team, supporting day-to-day operations and helping to create a seamless and rewarding experience for MSF’s community of supporters.

DEPARTMENT: Fundraising

HOURS: 37.5 Hours Per Week (Monday - Friday)

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: London - Hybrid

SALARY: £31,092.77 per annum

Internal grade: 12.1

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join the Finance and Operations Team at The Eve Appeal. 

The Finance Assistant will be supporting the day-to-day financial operations of The Eve Appeal – processing all income, invoices and liaising with the wider team to ensure that it is accurately recorded. This role serves as the first port of call for finance queries across the organisation. 

The Eve Appeal is striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be their full selves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community – especially those under-represented in the sector at the moment. 

No formal qualifications are needed for this role, nor is previous charity sector experience and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply. 

To apply please upload an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter, of no more than two A4 pages, detailing your suitability for the role. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered. 

Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (12 Months  Maternity Fixed Term Contract)

We have an exciting new opportunity at CEME for a Personal Assistant for a 12 month fixed-term contract starting in April covering maternity cover. If this is for you then please apply along with a 1 page supporting statement stating why we should hire you and skills and experience you will bring with you.

Company Description

Our mission here at CEME is to inspire inclusive business growth, contributing to economic prosperity. Our vision is a world where engineering, technology, design and manufacturing businesses improve life and wellbeing.

Our values define how we work and what we do:

• Inspire people to achieve more through learning fast.

• Being inclusive, involving everyone regardless of who they are.

• We are innovative, exploring new thinking that will change the world and how we live.

• Being open and honest, displaying the highest levels of Integrity in all that we do.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in the Rainham, East London, United Kingdom as a Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. The Personal Assistant will be responsible for executive administrative assistance, personal assistance, diary management, and clerical skills.

1. JOB PURPOSE

• To provide high level confidential support on all aspects of administration and management of specific projects.

• To provide proactive support by anticipating needs and planning priorities.

• Following up actions and monitoring progress on behalf of the CEO.

• Create positive relationships with staff in stakeholder organisations.

2. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

2.1 Administration and Correspondence

• Responsible for preparing all emails, letters and other communication ensuring consistency and appropriate level of standards in communication is maintained.

• To monitor all incoming emails and correspondence and proactively respond where appropriate or highlight to the CEO any correspondence of an urgent nature.

• Prepare presentation and briefings using PowerPoint.

• To monitor the CEO’s email inbox providing holding emails or responses as required and highlighting any urgent, personal or sensitive email.

•Liaise with the Company Secretary to help coordinate production of board packs for CEME Board meetings.

• Attend daily updates with the Chief Executive, plan and prioritise urgent activities.

• Responsible for maintaining all filing and confidential shredding.

2.3 Attendance at meetings/minute taking

• Attend monthly Senior Leadership Team SLT meetings and take a full record of the minutes and provide a draft

copy to the CEO within an agreed timeframe and on approval circulate the minutes.

• Follow-up actions and inform CEO of any issues that need to be addressed.

• To attend as required any business meetings or events as requested by the CEO.

• Supporting the SMT on specific projects on top of existing priorities, management of agendas, forward planner and chasing actions

2.4 Diary & Travel Management

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the CEO’s diary ensuring that all meetings are scheduled accurately, meetings are re- confirmed and the CEO updated of any changes ensuring effective time management.

• Organise travel and hotel arrangements for the Chief Executive utilising booking agents and resources as required.

• Providing detailed travel schedules, itineraries, directions and maps as required

2.5 Telephone Enquiries and Visitors

• To ensure that all telephone enquiries are answered promptly and appropriate action taken, updating the CEO on all urgent calls and prioritising messages accurately.

• To be proactive in identifying where calls need to be transferred to other executives or parts of the business ensuring prompt customer service.

• Professionally meet and greet all external visitors offering appropriate refreshments and providing any support to the visitor as required.

• Manage internal visitors proactively updating the CEO on any meeting changes or delays and ensuring all parties are fully equipped with any meeting documentation as required.

2.6 Daily management of the CEO’s Office

• To ensure that the CEO’s office is well maintained, refreshed twice daily in respect of removal of crockery following meetings and replenishing of water jugs and glasses.

• Ensure the office is tidy the office prior to any internal or external meetings.

• Purchase and maintain the office tea/coffee/refreshment stocks and liaise with the on-site catering company to arrange any additional meeting refreshments as required.

2.7 Event Co-Ordination

• Providing management and supervisory support to other staff for major events and co-ordinating delivery and execution.

• To co-ordinate any events or functions delivered by the CEO’s office utilising and liaising with internal and external suppliers as needed.

• To book or arrange any external events or function as required for the CEO including seminars, training sessions or networking groups.

• To book any internal meeting rooms required and arrange in conjunction with C&E any refreshments of AV equipment

2.8 Finance

• To raise any Purchase Orders or New Supplier Forms as required.

• To complete expenses claims for the CEO keeping a track of receipts

• Ensure that urgent documents and contracts that require signatures are dealt with in a timely fashion.

• Arrange for processing of invoices and payments in conjunction with Finance.

• To prepare and submit the CEO’s expenses.

2.9 Other

• To support the non-Executive Chairman as required in relation to correspondence, communication, events and company procedures.

• Work with and support the Executive team in respect of administration, planning meetings and tracking deadlines.

• To undertake ad-hoc projects that may include, but are not limited to, marketing, web management and HR.

• To proactively work with the CEO to ensure continuous improvements in the effective management of the CEO’s office.

• Forward planning ahead of the year and months to ensure smooth planning of events / meetings etc in advance.

• Providing HR support and working alongside HR in particular supporting organisational change through things like the Great Company to work, Staff engagement, creation of Recruitment packs and candidate management

3. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Key Attributes:

• The ability to build strong relationships at a senior level, including the CEO
• Having strong organisational skills and effective planning.
• Demonstrating an accurate, efficient and maintain good calendar management.
• The ability to develop good and honest working relationship with all employees.
• An awareness of your responsibility and integrity.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information and communication - telephone manner, etc.

Knowledge of:

• Experience of office management and multi-tasking (not essential but desirable)
• Be able to deal with people at all levels and inspire confidence.
• Highly competent in IT (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Qualifications and/or other Essential Certificates.
• Minute taking at Board Level.
• Recognised certificate Microsoft Products.

Qualifications:

• Educated to A-level or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience:

• Have a good experience of working at a senior level - minimum Board Director level, PA experience ideally to CEO
• Knowledge and ability to deal with staff issues and ensuring they are dealt with in the best and most effective way.
• Ability and experience to to take minutes of meetings and reflect an accurate record.

Other Information

• Reporting to: CEO
• Location: Rainham, Essex
• Hybrid working: Minimum of 3 days in the office
• Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (dependent on experience)
• Hours: 30hrs per week, 4 days per week

Benefits @ CEME:

Our vision is a world where engineering, technology, design, and manufacturing businesses improve life and wellbeing

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Aviva Pension Scheme ; 6.5% employer contribution and 1.5%employee contribution
• Westfield Healthcare £250 contribution towards learning and development
• Volunteer Days; 4x paid days per year to volunteer
• Birthday Off
• Duvet Day; 1x day off per year
• Complimentary Coffee 4pm
• Friday Finish Flexible Working
• Up to 3x social events December Holiday; gifted 3x days off between Xmas and New Year

5. HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please provide a supporting statement no longer than 2x A4 pages saying how you meet the selection criteria and your motivation to applying. Provide the names and contact details of two referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the job) along with your current salary and notice period.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 28 February 2025

With Interviews taking place week commencing Monday 10 March 2025

Starting Date: TBC April 2025

Hay Festival is one of the worlds’ leading art and literature festivals, binging readers and writers together to share stories and ideas in events live and online. 

Based in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, Hay Festival Global runs 65 days of activities a year, bringing artists and audiences together in events and projects around the globe. In a time of division and polarity, we spark shared conversations to create a better world.

With our festivals and special projects, we provide spaces for imaginations to roam and creativity and curiosity to thrive. By sharing different perspectives through creative expression, we find truth and hope, and encourage audiences to imagine a more thoughtful future. A wide programme of education and outreach work runs alongside all of the festival’s events, engaging young people and communities and supporting generations of new writers. 

Our festivals reach a global audience of millions each year and continue to grow and innovate, building partnerships and initiatives alongside some of the leading bodies in the arts and media across the world.

As Sponsorship and Fundraising Assistant you will successfully contribute to the winning of sponsorship from existing and new clients and managing sponsor and Patron and Benefactor relationships for Hay Festival,UK. The post has a particular focus on generating income from event sponsors locally and regionally, as well as successfully managing the selling of exhibition spaces at Hay Festivals in the UK. 

As part of this job you will:

• Cultivate, manage and develop successful relationships with existing and new sponsors, with a focus on relationships up to £5k
• Identify and define on a local, regional and national level new and emerging sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop sponsorship proposals, packages and agreements for sponsors.
• Ensure sponsor requirements are met at our two UK festivals (Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye and Hay Festival, Winter Weekend) manage complimentary ticket requests
• Ensure sponsors are acknowledged correctly, gathering artwork and sponsor logos for print and web. (Pre-show reel, online and print programme) 
• Maintain and update records for correspondence and invoicing
• Generate reports for sponsors
• Help manage and develop Patrons and Benefactors engagement and renewals, including invitations and complimentary tickets. (Book of the Month and Book of the Year mailings)
• Coordinate selection and booking process of exhibitors at Hay Festival Wales (Spring and Winter Weekend
• Identify and approach potential exhibitors to ensure a diverse visitor experience 
• Cultivate, build and manage successful relationships with existing and potential new advertisers for print and web
• Maintain advertiser pages on the Hay Festival website. 

Salary:                            £26,540
Hours of work:              37.5 hours per week
Pension:                         5% employee and 3% employer.
Holidays:                        25 days per year, plus Christmas shutdown (3 days) and public holidays (8 days)
Location:                        Hay Festival offices, The Drill Hall, Lion Street, Hay on Wye, HR3 5AD

We are a small dynamic team located on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in one of the most beautfiul areas in the UK, but with a reach across the globe and are looking for a talented fundraiser to join us.

You will successfully contribute to the winning of sponsorship from existing and new clients, and manage sponsor relationships for Hay Festival, Wales. This job is for you if you have proven success in a sponsorship or fundraising environment, have excellent communication skills and are able to work collaboratively and positively with a wide range of stakeholders. 

This job is for you if you have:

• Experience of securing sponsorship and successfully managing relationships with sponsors 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple relationships of varying complexities, meet strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Experience in creating opportunities to drive new commercial/sponsorship ideas or partnerships 
• A proven track record of meeting financial targets and/or securing funding
• Experience of prospect research and ability to research and respond to opportunities.
• Strong customer relationship management skills and care – understanding of and modelling excellent donor management.
• Experience in managing effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of coordinating membership or audience focused events.
• Excellent written communication skills, numeracy, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• A full UK Driving Licence

If you also have knowledge, or love, of the arts, literature and current affairs, some experience of Canva or Adobe CC and are a Welsh speaker we would love to hear from you! 

To apply please send your CV and a letter explaining how your experience fits the role by midday February 18th 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a client of ours who seeks someone with exceptional EA skills and experience to support their busy and multi-faceted work life within the charity and environmental sector. The role is mostly remote with 1 day per month in West London and hours worked flexibly spread over 4 - 5 days per week (Monday-Friday). Salary is depending on experience and will be pro rata the full time amount advertised.

As EA you will:

• Manage a busy email inbox, keep track of multiple events, deadlines and relevant developments that may impact on my client’s work or their diary and support her by briefing her when she is too busy to look at emails. 
• Manage a busy diary and arrange meetings, book events and lunches/dinners
• Respond to meeting requests and draft responses to other emails or letters as required
• Ensure my client is well prepared and briefed for meetings and events
• Anticipate what will be needed and use your initiative to meet these needs

The ideal applicant will: 

• Have experience of providing Senior PA or EA support at Senior Executive level and be comfortable and confident liaising at this level and with public figures on occasion.
• Be incredibly organised and able to prioritise and respond to short notice requests and changes.
• Be good at synthesising lots of information and providing succinct summaries and on occasions carrying out some research on relevant topics for our client.
• Ideally have an interest in and some knowledge of environmental issues. 
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to get to know people, build rapport and trust very quickly.
• Have excellent IT skills – especially in Microsoft Office packages and Teams but a general good understanding of IT and IT equipment.
• Be a practical, positive, problem solver who can always offer possible solutions.
• Work with the utmost discretion and strict confidentiality
• Have excellent written communication skills to be able to draft professional emails and letters on behalf of my client.
• Be able to work alone and on their own initiative for much of their working time in a suitable home working space and work from West London 1 days per month.
• Be able to occasionally work on a non-working day or outside of usual work time to meet business/diary need. 
• Have an existing right to work in the UK.

To Apply:

Please submit a CV clearly showing how you meet the above criteria and a note to say why you are interested in the role, confirming your ideal working pattern and salary expectations. Please highlight any experience in, or knowledge of, the environmenal sector.

Application Deadline: 23rd February.

First Interview will be by video call with the client on the 11th or 12th March. Please try to keep these dates free as invitations will be sent week commencing 3rd March. 

Second interviews will be in person in London on the 17 or 18th March.

**Immediate start available after these interview dates subject to satisfactory references and right to work in the UK checks.**