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Join Battersea's transformation journey and contribute to their noble cause of never turning away a dog or cat in need as a Special Events Officer.
Overview
Salary
£32600
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly?
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Battersea is in the midst of an exciting transformation phase, dedicated to their noble cause of never turning away a dog or cat in need. They work tirelessly to provide love, expert care, and find suitable homes for every unique character they shelter.
Role Summary
- Work with the Special Events & Stewardship Manager and Special Events Assistant.
- Manage and deliver a program of events including high-profile events, fundraising dinners, lunches, and smaller cultivation events.
- Support larger special events for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Role Requirements
- Ability to strategic plan and manage events.
- Responsible for evaluating and monitoring special events performance.
- Search and propose new opportunities for events.
- Offer support to ensure the smooth running of the team and events.
Application Process Details
- Apply with an anonymised shortlisting process.
- Battersea is a Disability Confident Committed Employer, ready to discuss any adjustments needed during the application or interview process.
Battersea is currently in an exciting phase of innovation and transformation, entering the second year of our new five-year strategy. We are dedicated to never turning away a dog or cat in need of help, providing them with love, expert care, and finding them a new home that suits their unique characters and quirks. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The role: As a Special Events Officer, you will work with the Special Events & Stewardship Manager and Special Events Assistant to manage and deliver a program of events aimed at achieving income targets and supporting the larger special events for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. This includes high-profile events with Battersea's royal patron, receptions for our high-value supporters, fundraising dinners, lunches, and smaller cultivation and stewardship events.
Job requirements: The role requires strategic planning, management, and delivery on income targets and non-financial goals through a program of high-value fundraising and stewardship and cultivation events. You will also be responsible for evaluating and monitoring special events performance, researching and proposing new opportunities for events, and providing overall support to ensure the smooth running of the team and events.
Benefits: Battersea offers a range of employee benefits to support your wellbeing. These include 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme, generous pension contributions, and a free healthcare cash plan. We also provide substantial learning and development opportunities to support your professional and career development.
Our hybrid working model allows office-based staff to split their time between site-based and home working, balancing the benefits of both. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers, and trustees. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, ready to discuss any adjustments needed during the application or interview process.
