Job Description

Events Coordinator

Permanent | Part-time | Dunfermline | 28,892 pro rata (14.82 per hour)

The role

Animal charity Pet Blood Bank UK is recruiting for the position of Events Coordinator. Working closely with the Marketing Manager and team, you will play a key role in the growth and development of the charity. You will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of all events the charity attends and runs.

Background

Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a blood bank service for all vets across the UK. As part of our charitable remit, our aim is to advance animal health and welfare and to relieve suffering by providing quick and convenient access to blood. Every unit of blood helps save up to four other lives, saving thousands of lives every year.

Our values

Caring. Pioneering. Real.

These are the values Pet Blood Bank UK is built upon. Our values bind us together as a charity and guide everything we do. We expect every team member to know, understand and embody our values, helping to build our reputation as a pioneering, caring and practical charity. Read more about our values.

What you'll do

Work closely with the Marketing Manager to implement the events strategy for the year. Research, plan, and book the events calendar for the year. Coordinate Pet Blood Bank's attendance at external events and manage events run by Pet Blood Bank. Manage all administration, communication, and documentation relating to events. Ensure each event meets the purpose and objectives of attendance. Coordinate all aspects of event attendance, including organising teams and kit, providing training resources, and completing follow-up actions.
Attend all national events attended by the charity (approximately 7 per year) and at least 50% of regional events (approximately 6 per year), transporting the kit, setting up the stand, and working throughout the event. This will include extended working days and overnight stays so flexibility is essential.

Provide remote support to the team for any events not attended in person.

Manage social media relating to events.

Produce monthly and annual performance reports.

What we need

We are looking for someone who is passionate about events and has a drive to raise awareness of our charity through events. We need someone who is a strong planner with excellent organisation skills and who is confident working independently. As attending events is critical to this role, you must be happy to travel across the UK.

We're looking for someone who has:

Flexibility to attend events, including weekend and evening working A full UK driving license, ability to travel to attend events, and confidence in driving vehicles of varying size, including transit and large vans Excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills and experience of public speaking Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities Self-motivated and confident working independently and managing own workload

What's in it for you

In return, we offer full training, competitive salary with pay progression, contributory pension scheme, lifestyle rewards, and 30 days annual holidays (pro rata, including bank holidays).

Further details

This is a permanent part-time role based in our Dunfermline office working 10 core hours per week, plus attending events across the year, primarily between the months of May - November.

You will be expected to attend 7 national events (including Crufts) and a minimum of 6 regional events across the year, totalling 424 hours of working and travel time. This is reflected in the overall salary for this role, which includes time for travelling to and attending events.

Events take place across the country so flexibility to travel and stay away overnight is essential for this role.

Hours and working pattern will be discussed at interview.

For more information or to request a full job description, please contact recruitment@petbloodbankuk.org.

Before applying, please read our Guidance for Candidates. To apply, please complete our application form (found via the link below) and return it to recruitment@petbloodbankuk.org.

https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/about-us/our-people/join-our-team/events-coordinator/

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.82 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

Marketing: 1 year (preferred) Events management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dunfermline KY11

Reference ID: Events Coordinator
Expected start date: 01/06/2025