Events Assistant Apprentice - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Inspire ATA

Inspire ATA

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Purpose

To support the Foundations stewardship and engagement work through the administration of events for donors, community groups and internal stakeholders.

These include Seeing is Believing events for fundholders and potential donors, Voluntary Sector Conference and workshops, and the annual Vital Signs exhibition launch and other events.

Reporting to Marketing and Communications Manager

We are looking for a methodical detail focussed administrator with the ability to work across teams and liaise with suppliers, venues, donors, and community groups.

With a strong team culture and clear understanding of collaborative working to drive our values of funding fairness.

This role is to support the development of events from concept to execution working with other members of the team to ensure they are effective and timely.

1.
General Events support across the Foundation

Using Eventbrite or Enthuse to set up events
Use Excel or project platforms to create project sheet for individual events
To encourage participation and monitor invitations and responses
Deal with suppliers to order venues, catering, and entertainment
Identify opportunities to maximise the impact of our events programme.
Adapt and take on other responsibilities as may be required from time to time that are commensurate with your role.

2.
Support Seeing is Believing events

Liaise with Donor leads i.e., Mayor, High Sheriff or Fundholder to set date and theme
Arrange programme with community groups
Make Travel arrangements
Create and send out invites
Coordinate replies

3.
Support Capacity Building Programme

Support the administration of regular workshops and training
Support the administration of Volunteer Conference

4.
Support Vital Signs Launch and Vital Thinking events

Invite organisations to focus group meetings
Liaise with suppliers, caterers, venue etc
Create invite list for event and monitor replies.

Person Specification

Essential

Excellent organisation and planning skills
Ability to juggle competing workloads
Good written and oral communication skills
Experience of planning and managing events
Good time management
Good attention to detail
Confident use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
Willingness to work occasional evening and weekends
Understanding of inclusive communications

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the Voluntary Community Sector and how the sector enhances the quality of life for individuals and groups.
Project management experience.
Use of CRM systems to create campaigns.

Benefits

Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants
Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card
Earn while you learn.
No debt
Automatic rise in pay after 1 year
Remote learning
Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)
Secure a job with little or no experience
Paid twice a month

Job Type:
Fixed term contract

Contract length: 21 months

Salary:
£9,630.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Befordshire, MK9 3HP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Do you have GCSE Grace 4/C or above in English and maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent?
Why do you want to become an Events Assistant apprentice?

Work Location:
In person

Expected start date: 22/03/2023