Events Assistant (South West & Wales)
Apply locations Field Based - England (37.5 Hour Weekly Max), Field Based - Wales (37.5 Hour Weekly Max)
Salary: £13.80 per hour + benefits
Reports to: Events Manager
Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: x8 Casual contracts May to October 2025
Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 5-8 events across that period with shifts between 5-13 hours.
Location: Division 4 covering Wales, Shires, South & South West of England: Covering the Welsh coast from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Channel Islands, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire. The border includes Swindon and Portsmouth as our furthest East locations.
Closing date: 27 January 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: Competency based interview with task.
Interview date: Week commencing 24th February 2025
Training Date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th April in Yarnfield, Staffordshire, with travel, accommodation and food included.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We’re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK’s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk.
What will I be doing?
* Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events.
* Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers.
* Taking responsibility for key roles across events.
* Manage some operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised.
* Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events.
What skills are we looking for?
* A passion for events.
* Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative.
* The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people.
* Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly.
* Good organisation and prioritisation skills.
What else do I need to know?
* This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies.
* We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events.
* We work across 5 geographical ‘divisions’. When submitting an application, you will need to apply to the division where you live.
* While driving and having access to a car is not a necessity for the role, it does help and, in some circumstances, you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events.
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.
How do I apply?
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.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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.
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