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SalaryLocation: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Some out of office hours work will be required.
Salary: £25,970 per annum
Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service, Company pension contribution, Life insurance (3 x salary), Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline, Interest-free Season Ticket Loan, Additional maternity pay and leave, Additional paternity pay, Additional sick pay.
ABOUT THEM
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. They exist to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Their vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. They are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs them. They provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
They coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.
Our client is an independent charity that relies on donations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will play an integral role in planning and delivering their flagship annual event, working closely with their Event Lead and the rest of the Philanthropy Team on this dazzling event. The event raised approximately £300K of vital funds in 2023. You will work with some amazing suppliers, high profile people, volunteers and supporters on this, and other events. You will get to support third-party events, including Golf Days and challenges, and special events like their 8-Hour cycle challenge round Brands Hatch for 20 teams of four in September, as well as any new events for our philanthropists to deliver vital income, and inspire their supporters to grow and repeat their events, each year.
You will also provide essential research and administration support to help prospect and steward incredible high-level supporters and their Fundraising Board of volunteers.
ABOUT YOU
Do you want to use your experience in Events and your organisational skills to ensure their events and challenges delight participants and raise vital funds for the charity?
You will be highly organised with the ability to prioritise as you will be working on several projects concurrently. You will be responsible for reaching out to some of their most important supporters and will be confident in communicating with a diverse people such as executives, high net worth individuals and people affected by the issue of missing.
You will have experience of:
• Planning and delivering events.
• Writing impactful communications such as letters, emails, or newsletters
• Strong administration
You will also have:
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Outstanding communication skills suited to diverse audiences such as executives, high net worth individuals and community leaders.
• A commitment to Missing People’s values and aims.
WORKING FOR THEIR ORGANISATION
Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which really makes a difference to vulnerable people throughout the UK?
Our client is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for them means living their values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. They know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here.
You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of their amazing partners. They offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits.
FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY
If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, a letter from the Major Donor Managers and information about the charity's fantastic achievements in 2023. They look forward to receiving your application.
Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.
Closing Date: 23:59 on 4th April 2024. They reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date if we receive a high number of applications and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews: 10th April 2024
You may also have experience in the following: Events Coordinator, Hospitality, Events Co-ordinator, Conference Manager, Events Assistant, PR, Public Relations, Events Manager, Sales, Business Development Events Organiser, Events Assistant, Events Manager, Events Administrator, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Administrator, Events Management, Funding Coordination Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Donor Management, Regional Fundraising, Third Sector, Charity Funding, etc
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