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England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
£23,161 - £27,000 per year
Full-time
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Job description

Sightsavers are looking for an Events Executive to help plan, manage, and deliver specific organisation-led events an dprovide communications to key corporate partners.

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

As the Events Executive, you will work closely with the Senior Global Events Manager to plan, manage, and deliver specific organisation-led events. This role also includes supporting the Head of Corporate Partnership Communications and Events in providing communications for Sightsavers' key corporate partners.

Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

  • Manage specific in-person and online events from conception to delivery.
  • Ensure all event logistics are handled professionally, on time, and within budget.
  • Work closely with key internal stakeholders to meet event objectives.
  • Oversee the design and production of event materials.
  • Manage online events and ensure high technical standards.
  • Ensure events meet all accessibility requirements.
  • Act as the key point of contact for external suppliers and venues.
  • Support the Senior Global Events Manager with tasks for larger, high-profile events.
  • Help ensure partners have the assets and support needed for promotional campaigns.
  • Assist with logistical and promotional arrangements for World Sight Day activities.
  • Set up relevant lightboxes of images and case studies for new partners.
  • Organise the corporate partnership team’s presence at events and exhibitions.
  • Set up suppliers on the finance system and manage purchase orders and invoices.
  • Research best practices in accessible events and update internal pages with news and photos.
  • Oversee the events team mailboxes and manage the supplier list.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual with at least two years of experience working in a similar role. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently able to manage a wide range of stakeholders and deliver event objectives on time and within budget. You are detail-oriented with a strong sense of initiative and planning skills. You are creative and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You have an interest in international development and enjoy the opportunity to travel.

Jobholder Requirements

 Essential:

  • Proven experience in event/project management, including both in-person and online events.
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage time and budgets efficiently.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required.
  • Commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.

Desirable:

  • Experience in an events management or events delivery role.
  • Research skills to identify best practices and innovative solutions.
  • Experience in managing high-profile events and working with corporate partners.

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place from mid-February 2025 onwards and the evaluation process will include a written role-typical task with a focus on accuracy. To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received. This role may be worked from home (this must be within the UK for contractual and legal reasons) for much for the time with some limited travel to London and quarterly visits to Haywards Heath. If you prefer to work in an office environment then our modern collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex are open three days per week. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 2 February 2025

Application resources
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Sightsavers View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 21 January 2025
Closing date: 02 February 2025 at 23:30
Job ref: 2024-1437
Tags: Communications, Content Writing / Copywriting, Events / Activities

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