Events Officer
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Events Officer
Chain of Hope (Charity)
Six-month fixed term contract
28000 - 33000 per annum
Hybrid - Full time 35 hours per week 3 days in London office (W6 0NB)
Interviews early September
Chain of Hope is an international childrens charity dedicated to providing life-saving cardiac care to children from developing and war-torn countries. Through a global network of medical professionals the charity delivers vital treatment by sending volunteer surgical teams overseas training local medics and transporting children to centres of excellence for surgery.
Since 1996 Chain of Hope has helped thousands of children receive the care they need offering hope and a future to families around the world. Its work is made possible by the generosity of supporters donors and partners many of whom come together at flagship fundraising events such as the annual Gala Ball and Christmas Carol Concert.
The Events Officer will play a key role in supporting the charitys fundraising efforts working closely with the Senior Events Coordinator and wider team to deliver high level administrative logistical and on the ground support across a varied events portfolio.
This includes major events such as the Gala Ball Share Your Heart event and their Christmas Carol Concert as well as smaller community and fundraising activities throughout the year. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated events professionals to contribute to high profile occasions within a respected international charity.
This is such an exciting time to join the team who are known for their wonderfully executed events.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage guest lists invitations RSVPs and seating plans for major events
- Support volunteer recruitment briefing and coordination
- Administer auction prizes and maintain accurate records
- Provide administrative support including correspondence scheduling and minute-taking
- Order and manage event related supplies and merchandise
- Coordinate transport and logistics for event delivery
- Organise and pack goody bags and volunteer bags
- Provide hands-on support during events including registration guest liaison and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising communications and operations
You will bring
- Experience in events
- Strong administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Proactive and solutions focused able to work independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; particularly Excel and experience with CRMs
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends for key events
This role would suit someone who has worked in a small organisation with strong event co-ordination skills who thrives working under pressure and has a strong work ethic.
To apply for this role please reach out with your CV in the first instance. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to create a tailored cover letter as part of your application.
This role closes on 1st September with applications being sent prior to this on a rolling basis so please do not delay if this role is of interest.
Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
