Events and Project Manager London, England
Ark Schools Central
Full Time
London, England
40000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Events and Project Manager
Reports to: Head of Public Affairs (with project delivery across team)
Location: West London – currently operating an agile working policy with two core days (Mon and Weds) in the office
Contract: Permanent
Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm) or part time hours available
Closing date: 05/04/2023 at 10am
First round Interviews: 11/04/2023 and 12/04/2023
Full Time Salary: circa £40,000
About the role:
We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated individual, who demonstrates the ability to think on their feet and manage projects both to deadline and to budget. We are looking for someone who will already be an events professional, with experience of leading on events within a non-profit or corporate environment.
This is a new exciting opportunity that will sit at the heart of the External Relations team, we are looking for an experienced events manager to hold a portfolio of events designed around some of our most important audiences – from donors and supporters to teachers and the wider education sector. The Events and Project Manager will have a broad remit, with the opportunity to run events including a fundraising cycle ride, parliamentary receptions and high-level policy discussions. Holding and shaping the calendar across different parts of the organisation, this role will also work to bring together a network of colleagues who support and develop events to effectively share best practice and expertise across the organisation.
We anticipate some elements of this role going beyond event-only projects – for example we are considering developing a podcast series and looking for creative ways to connect with our donors and other stakeholders – so there is lots of scope to shape the direction of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hold and deliver a calendar of events that will sit across the external relations function, predominantly for the development team (focused on donors) and the public affairs team (focused on our stakeholders and partners)
- Be responsible for the end-to-end event process including planning, budgeting, supplier management, guest and supporter journey management, risk assessments, event delivery and evaluation
- Develop new, innovative event concepts that will engage new audiences and shape standard processes and systems for ‘Ark events’ that other colleagues can utilise
- Manage administration processes including the invitation and registration processes, including how these intersect with fundraising tools
- Develop a strong working relationship with our schools and coordinating the involvement of staff and students
- Liaise with key suppliers and manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders as well as suppliers and designers to produce high-quality events
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience of high value event management with a strong understanding of the planning, delivery and follow-up processes
- A strong track record of working with senior level stakeholders, high value volunteers and internal stakeholders
- Experience of developing new event ideas and a passion for creative delivery
- An excellent eye for detail with high expectations for every event
- Confidence to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of people from inside and outside the organisation
- The motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence
View the full job description and person specification here
About Ark
We’re an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we’re a network of 39 schools, educating around 28,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference and we’re recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the country. We want to change the lives of children everywhere, not just in our own schools. So, we create and incubate Ventures designed not only to help pupils in Ark schools, but also to improve education systems.
You’ll be joining a group of like-minded, ambitious individuals who work collaboratively and are all committed to our core mission, that every child has the potential to succeed. Having just celebrated our 20th anniversary, we are shaping our goals for the next 20 and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service and full office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Hybrid working, with currently two days a week in our state-of-the-art office in West London working alongside colleagues
- Regular social events, monthly free breakfast, and daily fruit
- A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments
- As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to
- Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
- Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests
How to Apply:
Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by Wednesday 5th April 2023 at 10am but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.
This ATS application form should take no longer 20 minutes to complete. At any time, you can pause, save, and log back in. If you have any difficulty with meeting the deadline for application, please contact [email protected]
Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
