Senior Challenge & Public Events Officer

Do you love working with people to make things happen? We are looking for a talented individual with a passion for working with people and experience of co-ordinating events to join the National Pro Bono Centre.

Location: Hybrid working – with the ability to come to London to meet with suppliers, venues etc when required

Salary: £32,000 gross p.a. full time equivalent

Hours: 2-3 days per week 

Contract: Fixed term for nine months

About you

We are looking for someone with 3 to 5 years proven event management experience, with excellent written and oral communication skills and scrupulous attention to detail.   You must have the ability to work proactively and on your own initiative.  We are seeking someone with strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task across a range of activities to meet deadlines.  You must be able to build positive relationships with key stakeholders and charities as you will be liaising with them on a daily basis.

About the charity

The National Pro Bono Centre is dedicated to supporting the collaboration of the many and remarkable charities involved in the provision of pro bono legal advice and representation and access to justice. We look to provide central resources across the sector. Our work aims to support coordination, collaborative initiatives, cross-sector strategies, and innovation, for the benefit of all stakeholders in pro bono; helping individuals and communities all over England and Wales, whilst also ready to draw on and share models internationally.

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a talented individual with a passion for working with people and experience of co-ordinating events.  You will be providing maternity leave cover while the Executive Director is on a short (four month) maternity leave.  There will be a cross-over at the beginning of the contract and end of the contract with the Executive Director, who will also be available for monthly keeping in touch days while on maternity leave.  You will be working alongside two Projects Managers and also get to know our dedicated and friendly board of trustees and freelance consultants.  While the Executive Director is on maternity leave, you will report to Chair of Trustees of the NPBC.  There are also two further Trustees available to provide support and guidance.

You will mainly be responsible for supporting two key events for the National Pro Bono Centre, which will take place in London:  

• The Commercial Litigation Forum (CLF) reception, to be held in mid-October, and
• Pro Bono Week, which will be held from 4 to 8 November 2024.

For the CLF Reception, you will be working closely with the Board and Chair of the CLF and a small group of stakeholders to deliver a large-scale reception in London involving speeches and networking.  For Pro Bono Week, you will be working with the Chair of Pro Bono Week and a committee to deliver two or three events during the week and provide support for others who will be organising events during that week.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly encourage applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

Data Protection

By applying for this role and sending your covering letter and CV you consent to NPBC using and keeping information about you or by third parties, e.g. referees relating to your application or future employment. This information will be used solely in the recruitment process. For unsuccessful candidates, the information will be destroyed within 6 months unless you have consented to extend this period.