Events Officer

London, England, United Kingdom

12/3/2024

Job Description

Events Officer.

Salary: c£31,000 plus £3,333 Inner London Allowance per annum.

Location: London.

Contract: Permanent,35 hours per week.

Benefits:  

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.
  
  

Why Action for Children?  

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. 

A Bit About The Role 

Action for Children aims to deliver substantial growth from our high value audience over the next five years, with the Events team playing a vital role in achieving that ambition, working together with the Philanthropy and High Value Operations teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as a Events Officer on a Permanent Contract. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high value fundraising and stewardship events across the UK within the Events team portfolio.

How You'll Help To Create Brighter Futures By

• Delivering a schedule of successful events within the Events team portfolio, also providing support with the logistical planning.
• Assisting with the delivery of high-profile event committees and boards.
• Assisting with processes to support income and expenditure tracking, including monthly reconciliation of income and expenditure.
• Using creative, engaging methods of written and verbal communications to successfully negotiate with suppliers and external contacts.
• Taking responsibility for securing appropriate auction, raffle prizes and cost saving Gift in Kind opportunities for the events portfolio.
• Supporting with the production of high-quality event materials and engaging email communications that are appropriately tailored to their audience.
  
  

Let's talk about you 

It's an exciting time to join the high value fundraising function at Action for Children, and we are looking for a collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals.

• Experience of working on a successful fundraising event or campaign, also involving high value fundraising.
• Experience of developing positive working relationships with supporters, donors, and volunteers.
• Experience of developing compelling fundraising materials.
• Excellent communication skills that can be tailored to the needs of individuals and groups.
• The ability to write effective briefings and capture meeting minutes.
• The ability to perform under pressure to ensure the delivery of all events and fundraising activities in a safe and professional manner.
• Travel throughout the UK to attend events.
  
  

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements. 

Contact: David Simpson on 01923361732 or email us at  recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk  quoting reference 10523.

Good to know

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Want to know more about Action for Children?

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Closing Date: Tuesday 24 th December 2024.

Interviews will be week commencing 13 th January 2025.

Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement