Events and Activities Coordinator Location : Arne Salary : £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Pro Rata Hours : Part Time, 30 hours per week Benefits : Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata) This is a part-time role for 30 hours per week. This will include weekends, evenings, early mornings, and Bank Holidays. Some hybrid working may be possible and this will be discussed with the successful candidate. This conservation charity is looking for someone to lead and develop a mixed team of paid staff and volunteers to deliver an exceptional and profitable events programme at their site in Arne. The successful candidate will work closely with the Visitor Operations Manager to develop an annual events programme and ensure smooth day-to-day delivery of all events, activities and volunteer-led educational visits. This is the charity's flagship reserve and offers a huge opportunity to engage people and to gain their vital support which is much needed in order to continue and grow the conservation work of the organisation. This post will allow you to make a big impact on nature conservation by both raising awareness of current conservation issues and by generating income for the charity. It would particularly suit someone from a commercial events management background. About The Site Arne is a beautiful site consisting of a patchwork of habitats. Although famous for its dry and wet lowland heath you can also find ancient oak woodland, farmland, reedbed, mudflats, scrub, wet woodland, acid grassland and even sandy beaches. Spanning over 600 hectares, this mix of habitats is one of the reasons that Arne is home to such a huge variety of species. The lowland heathland offers homes for reptiles and rare insects and Arne remains one of the few places in the UK where all six of the UK's native reptiles can be found. It is a stunning place in Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty. Benefits: Flexi-time and time off in lieu 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)pro-rata Annual volunteer day with the organisation or another charity 4 weeks paid sabbatical for every 5 years of service 20% discount at all of the charity's retail outlets Cycle-to-work scheme Free access to the charity's Employee Assistance Programme What the organisation needs from you: Although experience in a similar role is desirable, the organisation actively encourages anybody who believes that they have the required transferrable skills to apply for this role. They are after the right person. If you don’t quite hit all the criteria, but still hit the majority, you should still apply Able to organise and deliver high-quality, commercial public events and activities program Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, Facebook, X and Instagram Able to manage workload and deliver against KPIs Able to maintain standards and consistency in excellent service delivery at all times Excellent team player Understanding of, and ability to demonstrate inclusive working practices in relation to events delivery Good problem-solving skills Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others including a mixed team of paid staff and volunteers Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while progressing a range of priorities simultaneously Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders Desirable: Commercial events management An understanding of brand and the importance of brand led activities in a large organisation Experience delivering visitor events in a nature reserve or similar Be a car driver with a full driving licence valid for use in the UK, and have access to a vehicle Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 21st July 2024 The charity is looking to conduct interviews for this position from 5th August 2024. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete an application form detailing the evidence of how you meet the criteria set above. The charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The organisation is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workplace, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, the organisation needs more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please.