Mass Participation Campaign officer

Mass Participation Campaign Officer (Events)

Burghfield Common, Reading

£26,537 to £28,100 per annum

35 hours per week, 12 months Fixed-term contract

Every hour, another person in the UK goes blind. When someone loses their sight, we're here to make sure they don't lose their freedom as well.

Change a life. Join our team at Guide Dogs.

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Mass Participation Campaign Officer (Events) to become an integral member of the Individual Giving Team. This team are based in the Central Office, Burghfield Common, Reading.

As a Mass Participation Campaign Officer (Events) you will manage the implementation of one of our fundraising event programs ensuring maximum participation levels and value per respondent, via the creation & delivery of on-brand marketing campaigns, regional support for event recruitment and long-term growth development plans.

Within this role you will be responsible for;

• Managing the overall delivery of event activity as set out by your manager, delivering on time, to budget and maximising response and value to ensure a first class attendee experience

• Managing recruitment process for events, identifying opportunities for growth and value addition

• Inputting into the strategic direction of the campaigns and retention plans and making recommendations for improvement of the scheme and processes.

Please refer to the Job description below for more information.

Key Requirements for this role include;

• Proven organisational skills with ability to maintain a number of projects simultaneously along with excellent communication skills, literacy, numeracy and experience of Microsoft packages

• Demonstrable experience in an events management environment and in managing project spend along with an understanding of statutory requirements around events.

• Proven understanding of event management principles, techniques and of briefing and interpreting analysis

• This role requires regular travel with occasional overnight stays

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Role details: 35 hours per week, 12 month Fixed-term contract.

Interview dates: Week commencing 9th January 2017.

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Guide Dogs provides a range of mobility services and works to break down barriers so that people who are blind or partially sighted can get out and about on their own terms. We will not rest until people who are blind or partially sighted can enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.

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