Initial 12 month fixed term contract increasing to 24 month by agreement

 

Work Relief Charity Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of one of the world’s leading international youth development charities. Due to continual success, an exciting Events Coordinator position has become available within the charity’s innovative fundraising department.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on existing high profile events while developing and delivering new fundraising events for the charity.

 

Duties will include:

• Development and implementation of the charities events strategy

• Develop and manage events plans, budgets and income projections

• Management and delivery of high profile annual fundraising events

• Developing a portfolio of new fundraising, donor and sporting events

• Providing events management to the charity’s supporters

• Act as the charity’s events liaison with key external partners

• Manage events volunteers and interns

• Work with the marketing team to develop events materials

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high profile events and further develop a career within events management and coordination.

 

The charity focuses on growth and development of the individual. As such, we welcome applications from experienced Events Coordinators who may not have exact experience, but have the drive and personality to succeed.

 

Interested candidates must have:

• A successful track record in an events coordination role (fundraising events preferred)

• Experience of developing and implementing events strategies

• Outstanding interpersonal skills

• The ability to communicate information accurately and passionately

• A creative and results driven working style

 

To apply, please email a copy of your up to date CV. All suitable candidates will be asked to complete an application form.

 

Closing date for return of completed application forms 09:00am – Friday 14th November 2014.

 

Due to the high number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from one of our representatives within 1 week of applying, then your application has been unsuccessful.