Crisis
Title: Events Coordinator
Salary: £29,505 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 (full time)
Location: Skylight Merseyside, 96 Kent Street, Liverpool L1 5BD with up to two days working from home in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working policy
About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis Skylight Merseyside is currently offering unique, engaging projects and opportunities, as well as essential support for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These services are available at our Merseyside office and through various outreach programs across the Liverpool City Region. We are at a thrilling juncture at Crisis Skylight Merseyside with the roll-out of our ambitious 10-year strategy. This strategy includes the creation of Crisis Centres aimed at permanently eradicating homelessness.
About the role
As an Events Coordinator, you will focus on managing key events and social media engagement. Responsibilities include organising a range of events, notably the sector leading Crisis at Christmas initiative, and supporting the Volunteer and Member Involvement Lead. Your role will be instrumental in enhancing community engagement and contributing to our goal of ending homelessness. We offer a collaborative environment where your professional skills will have a direct impact on our community-focused mission.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need proficiency in developing and coordinating impactful projects and events, strong skills in client service, customer care, and volunteer management, and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships. Your organisational skills and effective communication are essential for seamless event execution. Additionally, you should be adept at managing risks and conflicts with dignity and compassion, have a solid understanding of budgeting, and be committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion, in line with Crisis’ values.
You may have experience in Event Management, Project Coordination, Social Media Specialist, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Customer Care Specialist, Communications Officer.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below.
Closing Closing date: Sunday 4 February 2024 (23:59)
Interviews will be held on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 February 2024 at Skylight Merseyside
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email [email protected] and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss how we can help.
For more information about our work please visit:
https://www.crisis.org.uk/about-us/
To see our work in action please visit:
youtube.com/user/crisishomelessness
twitter.com/crisis_uk
www.facebook.com/crisis.homeless
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
To apply for this job please visit jobs.crisis.org.uk.