Summary of the role

Works closely with the Changing Our Lives team to plan, organise and advertise dynamic events for the charity.

Responsibilities and duties

• Work alongside the Changing Our Lives team to design and plan events.
• Use social media, local radio, TV, website, newspapers to advertise the event and to reach a large audience.
• Develop creative and original ideas for events.
• Work to budgets.
• Research venues, contacts and suppliers.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers and contractors and donations if applicable.
• Book venues, entertainment, equipment and supplies and ensuring these are fit for purpose.
• Coordinate event set up and entertainment, including music, performers, and guest speakers
• Anticipate and plan for different scenarios
• Create sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and during events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of the charity to further these opportunities.
• Ensure that health, safety and insurance regulations are followed.
• Work to the values of Changing Our Lives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preferably event management experience or newly qualified in degree in event management or marketing.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work under pressure, balancing different priorities.
• Attention to Detail
• Able to use Word and Excel confidently.
• Team-Oriented
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication
• Strong Client-Facing Skills
• Marketing Knowledge or Previous Experience
• Works on your own initiative
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility

If you are interested in this role, please email [email protected]gourlives.org or telephone 0300 302 0770.