Events Officer

Summary

At the National Trust, we protect and care for places so that people and nature can thrive. Many millions share the belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone. We look after the nation’s coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Events team within Fundraising. This role is a part time job share over 22.5hours, covering 3 days to include Monday and Thursday. The Full Time Equivalent for this role is £35,724.

As Events Officer you’ll deliver a range of events including evening receptions, garden parties and project events for donors, supporters and wider stakeholders.

What it's like to work here

We are embarking on a new phase of our fundraising strategy with ambitions for significant growth to help ensure that our work in conservation and for nature continues, that everyone feels welcome and enjoys access to our places.

We are passionate about our work and strive for excellence. The Trust is an exciting, diverse and vibrant place to work, looking after some of the country’s most beautiful and interesting places and bringing to life our work and the properties in our care.

Your contractual location will be Heelis, Swindon however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree remote working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. The role will also involve travel to venues, properties or regional hubs to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work.

What you'll be doing

As one of our Events Officers, working closely with your job share, you will be responsible for planning and delivering your own portfolio of high-profile stewardship, cultivation, and engagement events, with support from the Events team and working closely with stakeholders from across the charity. These events are vital in bringing our supporters closer to our work and to show the impact they help us to achieve. 

You will work alongside the wider Fundraising team centrally and regionally, Director-General’s office, and the wider organisation, to deliver memorable and impactful events. 

You’ll support the Events Manager with the development of the long-term strategy and targets for the events programme, and you will be responsible for bringing that to life in the way the events are executed. You will ensure events are relevant to the different audiences.

Who we're looking for

We recommend you view the full role profile document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed; this just provides a full picture of what is possible in the role. We’d love to hear from you if you have

• A high level of experience in event management
• Knowledge of fundraising and/or working in the charity sector
• Organisational skills with an ability to work strategically, and meet event deadlines
• Experience in developing KPIs and tools for successful events
• Ability to confidently build relationships and brief senior stakeholders
• IT skills, especially working with databases and other event tools i.e Salesforce, Eventbrite 

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

• Independent financial advice

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