Field Based - England (35 Hour Weekly Max)
Time Type: Full time
Posted: 2 Days Ago
End Date: November 26, 2024 (10 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R029862
Hundreds of inspiring events. Millions of pounds raised. One clear purpose.
Area Events Manager
£26,000 - £30,000 + Car allowance and benefits
Reports to: Divisional Events Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (open to flexible working and compressed hours)
Location: Home based with travel across the division. This role will cover the East Midlands including Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and the East of England. Candidates must live within the division.
Recruitment process: Competency based interview.
Interview date: approximately week commencing 2 December
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
Do you want to create moments of joy and hope, raise vital funds, celebrate and educate by producing top class events for the UK’s largest charity?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Area Event Manager and become part of an ambitious, bold and fun team working together to bring forward the day that cancer is cured.
You will organise and deliver a variety of Cancer Research UK events, including our flagship outdoor mass participation events Race for Life 5km, 10km and Pretty Muddy. You may also deliver Shine Night Walk, indoor staff and supporter conference and engagement events, as well as virtual online events. Although the focus of this role is delivering our events, the majority of the role will see you work from home approximately 75 percent of your week with 25 percent out in the field.
Our team has raised circa 26 million pounds so far this year through mass participation events. We are looking for someone passionate about our cause to continue this success.
What will I be doing?
1. Plan and deliver Cancer Research UK events, primarily outdoor mass participation events alongside some staff and supporter conferences and engagement events, as well as virtual online events.
2. Follow processes, guidelines and deadlines when producing Cancer Research UK Events.
3. Conduct venue research to find and assess suitability of new venues for mass participation outdoor events and indoor events.
4. Build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate event approval and costs.
5. Research, negotiate, book, plan, brief and ensure high standards are met with suppliers including PA, first aid, caterers, florists, traffic management and stewards.
6. Build relationships with longstanding volunteers and recruit new volunteers, managing volunteer welfare and experience on event day.
7. Brief staff on their role and manage them throughout the event, offering feedback and coaching.
8. Ensure events are enjoyable by booking entertainment and overseeing the supporter experience.
9. Lead and manage your event team (staff, volunteers, suppliers) on event day to ensure smooth operation.
10. Gather feedback and complete post-event administrative tasks.
What skills will I need?
1. Passion for events.
2. Great interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
3. Organised and ability to multitask.
4. Proactive with a can-do attitude.
5. Ability to work autonomously and self-motivate.
6. Ability to lead and motivate a group of people.
7. Willingness to work approximately 10 weekends outside in all weathers.
8. Able to perform physical tasks such as walking courses and moving some event equipment.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
About Us
As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let’s change lives together.
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