Training and Events Coordinator (bpf North)

Closing Date: Monday 20th January 2025 at 17:00 hours

Job Title: Training and Events Coordinator

Contract duration: Permanent contract

Hours of work: 21 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends (time off in lieu given).

Location: Mostly home-working with some travel to sites in Newcastle or surrounding areas where events and training are taking place.

Salary: £18,270 (£30,450 per annum fte)

Annual leave: 30 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated 18 days)

Pension: Employer 3%, employee 5%

Notice period: One month during 6-month probationary period; 1 months thereafter

Qualifications

• Good level of general education.
• A standard pass or above in both Mathematics and English at GCSE level;
• Two A levels or a vocational qualification at level three; or
• Have gained an equivalent level of learning through work experience.

Experience

• Significant experience in an administration role, preferably in a client/customer-facing role, and ideally in a training, education or membership environment.
• Knowledge of higher education or professional healthcare training, in particular in relation to psychotherapy or counselling, desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes.
• Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting.
• Able to understand the complexities of working in a membership organisation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and be proactive as well as able to exercise judgement about when to draw on colleagues’ expertise and ask for assistance.
• Methodical with good attention to detail.
• Able to use initiative and continue to think under pressure when faced with sensitive interactions.
• Ability and commitment to maintain strict confidentiality .