Social Events Organiser

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Job Type Permanent
Location Cambridge
Area Cambridge , Cambridgeshire Cambridge Cambridgeshire Cambridge
Sector Charity & Voluntary - Community Support
Salary £25k - 27k per year + Pro Rata
Start Date asap
Job Ref 13277
Description

 We are looking for a part-time assistant Social Events Organiser to join one of the largest and oldest friendly societies in the UK within the Cambridge District.

About the hours / rate of pay
You will be expected to work using your own initiative, working an average of 16 hours per week primarily arranging and hosting social groups in Cambridge and the surrounding areas (Huntingdon, Ely, Saffron Walden, and Royston). The role will be office based although activities you organise will be across the Branch area. The role is permanent, based on a successful probationary period.

Flexible working hours are to be agreed with the successful candidate, which may include occasional weekend and evening work and there is a salary on offer of £14.00 per hour.

About the role
The Assistant Social Events Organiser role requires you to:

  • Assist the Secretary to co-ordinate, organise and develop social events to attract potential and existing members within the Cambridge area
  • Be proactive in promoting the organisation and to build and support a team of volunteers to facilitate both our social and care activities
  • Support the Committee in the creation and execution of a Development Plan

As Assistant Social Events Organiser you will be expected to travel throughout the Cambridge area. Access to a car and driving to various venues (for which expenses can be claimed), is an essential part of the role.

About the key tasks and responsibilities.
In the role of Assistant Social Events Organiser, you will assist the Secretary with the following:

  • Promoting memberships at Social events
  • Identifying potential recruitment events and opportunities 
  • Developing and staffing recruitment stands and running recruitment events
  • Building the volunteer teams and motivating other members to get involved in helping with events 
  • Providing members and volunteers with support and guidance to help with events including taking photographs, writing event reviews for the newsletter, and helping with front of house duties
  • Liaising with other Branches to share experiences and ideas 
  • Carrying out risk assessments to ensure adequate insurance cover is in place
  • Producing a regular Events Diary and Newsletter, posters, flyers, invitations 
  • Keeping the local media informed of the organisation's work and future events through press releases, online guides and other local mediums
  • Taking an active part in meetings and social committees 

About you
As an Assistant Social Events Organiser, you must have/be:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A good working knowledge of internet and email applications
  • A full driving licence and access to a car
  • Enjoy meeting new people and ensuring that everyone feels part of any event
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Able to budget effectively and manage money
  • Flexible and prepared to work evenings and occasional weekends
  • A proven ability to work to deadlines without supervision
  • Persuasive and confident about putting fresh ideas forward
  • Resourceful and able to overcome challenges
  • Able to work with a range of people with different backgrounds and social circumstances

 A DBS and credit check will be completed for the successful applicant and the job offer will be subject to a successful credit and DBS check. 

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Assistant Social Events Organiser on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

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