Events Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Scope

Scope
Scope
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London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Description
Job details


Job reference
REQ002335


Date posted
20/04/2023


Application closing date
14/05/2023


Location
London Office/Remote Worker


Salary
£25,875 per year


Package
27 days holiday per year (full time equivalent) plus Bank Holidays, Excellent training and career development, Flexible, remote and hybrid working options, Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years Discounts at gyms, restaurants and more


Contractual hours
35


Job category/type

  • BlankEvents Assistant

Job description

  • Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers.
We won't stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. At home. At school. At work. In our communities.

We provide practical advice and emotional support whenever people need it most. We use our collective power to change attitudes and end injustice. And we campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.

We are looking for an Events Assistant to join the Communications team.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about engagement events and work on some exciting projects, with a focus on supporting the Scope Disability Equality Awards.


12 months, fixed term contract, 35

hours per week

Location:
London office, remote working and at event locations around UK.


The role

Link to job description


The role has a combination of responsibilities across engagement and special events, providing the post holder with lots of opportunities to develop their event co-ordination skills and experience.


You will be:

  • The first point of contact to anyone enquiring about or RSVPing to an engagement event at Scope.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all enquiries are dealt with sensitively and efficiently and are appropriately recorded.
The role includes responsibility for a range of administrative, financial and database tasks.


You will:

  • Support with project meetings, book travel and accommodation for guests and provide logístical support on event days.
  • Be responsible for updating content on the Scope Awards website, for which training will be provided.


For more information about the role's responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description above.


About you

We're looking for someone who:

  • Can deliver strong customer service.
  • Is keen to learn more about events management.
  • Is able to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Is organised and able to maintain accurate records.
  • Has experience working with databases or a willingness to learn.
  • Has experience working with a CMS such as Wordpress or a willingness to learn.
  • This role would suit someone either as an entrylevel position, or with previous experience in an assistant or intern role. We particularly welcome applicants with lived experience of disability.
  • We ask you demonstrate an appreciation of Scope's values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people.
    Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair


By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.


Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.


We work hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities available to all, and everyone feels valued, heard and respected so that we continue to build a high performance, high engagement culture.


Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition.

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

  • 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
  • Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
  • Company pension
  • Excellent training and career development
  • Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
  • Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

Link to full benefits package

How to apply

  • If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. #IND

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