Part-time Social Events Coordinator

eRecruitSmart ,
Liverpool, Merseyside
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18k - 19k per year + Pro Rata

Overview

Our client is one of the largest and oldest friendly societies in the UK and they have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Social Events Coordinator to join their team in Merseyside. The Organisation Our clients' aim is to improve the quality of life for their members through active social involvement, care support and a range of financial benefits and services. The Mersey Branch provides a range of social, care and financial products and services to members in the area and there are 121 Branches nationwide who are supported by a central office in Manchester. The Role of Social Events Coordinator In the role of Social Events Coordinator, you will focus on developing the social proposition, especially in the Liverpool area, helping to make new members. You will also support the Society in delivering the social elements to its target market, which is predominantly 50, and social activity must be accessible to both existing and prospective members. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing social activities to increase membership - Promoting events in the local area - Developing active involvement of members - Building relationships with the local community - Working with and supporting social volunteers - Identifying potential recruitment events and opportunities - Taking responsibility for running recruitment events - Establishing and taking an active role in leading a social committee - Working with volunteers to develop the Branch social media and ensuring it is kept updated and relevant - Keeping the local media, including print and online, informed of the work of the organisation and the Branch, proactively promoting events - Managing the Branch Social Media, particularly Facebook The Person To be successful for the role of Social Events Coordinator, you must have / be: - A people person with excellent communication skills - Able to speak confidently in front of groups of people - Patient and diplomatic - Able to negotiate and persuade - Excellent planning and organisation skills - A flexible approach to working hours - A self-motivated individual who can work to deadlines Hours and Salary For the role of Social Events Coordinator, you will be expected to work on your own initiative for initially 15 hours per week (averaged across month). This will be reviewed at regular intervals. You will receive a salary of circa £18,000 per annum, pro rata (up to £10 per hour, paid as a monthly salary) on an initial 12-month contract, with the possibility of leading to a permanent role. How to Apply Please note that eRecruitSmart is a Recruitment Agent and not a direct employer. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager at the company who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you Charity, events, organiser, not for profit, social development, care, club, association, society, volunteers,