Business Peak District Coordinator - Chesterfield, United Kingdom - East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

East Midlands Chamber, UK Chamber of the Year, is a well-respected and award winning organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. With more than 4,000 members, we have established a reputation as the voice of the region's economy.

Job title:
Business Peak District Coordinator

Salary:
£26,000 to £28,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Based at:
Chesterfield with agile working. Additional frequent travel will be required throughout the Peak District

Contract:
Fixed term until 31 May 2024, full time (35 hours per week). Part time or job share will be considered

1. WHY THE POST EXISTS
To recruit and maintain Business Peak District members through in-person canvassing across the Peak District.

The postholder will be responsible for cleansing and maintaining the membership database for Business Peak District.

The coordinator will also develop and deliver insightful communications for members such as the regular newsletter and social media, provide effective secretariat for the Board, undertake website administration, and provide events programme coordination including maximising new and existing opportunities to co-deliver activity.

2. THE KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Reconfigure then maintain an accessible database of members.
Provide general secretariat support for BPD Board meetings including working with the Chair to devise agendas, take meeting minutes, schedule Board Meetings and source venues.
Develop and deliver an effective communication strategy for BPD member businesses via newsletters, social media channels, on the website and inperson.
Operate as the BPD website administrator to ensure an effective, useful and up to date platform.
Grow membership of BPD and its engagement with Peak District businesses, particularly through inperson canvassing across the Peak District.
Work with Chamber teams and other organisations to develop a monthly events programme (mix of face to face and virtual events, designed to suit the needs of the evolving Peak District business community).
Develop and conduct relationships with businesses to deliver a high quality service.
Signpost businesses with business support agencies/opportunities as and when relevant.
Initiate bookings and referrals with potential programme customers over the phone and inperson.
Organise, develop and own resources, processes and effective time management to ensure highquality service.
Occasional out of hours work will be required (i.e., evenings and early mornings for face to face events).

3. IDEALLY APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS

Knowledge of the business support landscape and economy in the Peak District.
Good geographical knowledge of the Peak District.
Demonstratable experience of organising and delivering inperson and virtual business activities.
Proven track record of managing complex customer or stakeholder relationships.
Experience of working with publicly funded business support services.
Strong desire to support business to grow and develop.
Excellent organisational and administration skills.
Strong communicator.
Highly motivated can work as part of a team and independently.
Willing and able to spend 6080% of their working hours inperson across the Peak District.

4. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
8% company pension contribution - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - Your Birthday off and an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service

Agile working practices and dress for the day policy - Westfield Health cash plan and other discounts after 3-months - Death in service benefit - Recognition and engagement schemes

Two Corporate Social Responsibility days per year (volunteering activity) - Recognition and engagement schemes - Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work scheme - Learning and development opportunities

Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave and special leave for territorial army - Employee social events - Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave and dependent related time off

5. HOW TO APPLY

If you have an enthusiastic approach to your work and feel you could make a significant contribution to our organisation, we would like to hear from you.

6. COMPANY STATEMENT
The Chamber is open to exploring agile working opportunities which benefit both the individual and the business.

The business is dedicated to retaining talent and therefore it may decide to prioritise and support internal applicants during recruitment exercises.

All applicants are required to disclose any unspent convictions or cautions and company director disqualifications in their covering letter.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
£26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Schedule: