Events Assistant inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED 18 AUG 2024
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In this role, you'll support our high-profile events, helping raise funds and awareness to contribute to the charity's mission of providing unwavering care to children who may die young and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within the Partnerships and Philanthropy team, assisting in high-profile events as part of a creative and resourceful group dedicated to making a difference.
You will work closely with the Philanthropy Events Executive to ensure successful event delivery and strengthen relationships with supporters and stakeholders. Your organisational skills will be key to the success of each event.
This role will be based in Edinburgh with some home working. We will provide you with the equipment you need to be able to work remotely and flexibly as occasional travel within Scotland is required. Some of our sites are not easily accessed via public transport so it would be beneficial if you have a full driving licence and access to a car.
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, focused on the common goal of reaching every family in Scotland who needs our support. Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a member of the Partnerships & Philanthropy team, you will be instrumental in raising funds to achieve this vision.
Key Responsibilities
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
- Work closely with the Philanthropy Events Executive to deliver high-profile events.
- Serve as the primary contact for all event planning and execution aspects, including sourcing and coordinating invite lists, managing RSVPs, and maintaining accurate records in the database.
- Manage supporter communications from the special events inbox, responding professionally and promptly to all inquiries.
- Handle gifts, issue invoices, and ensure timely acknowledgment and processing of donations in collaboration with the finance and supporter care teams.
About You
We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small events team. You must be well organised and efficient, with IT skills and experience of using a work-related database or CRM system. An excellent communicator with outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet competing deadlines.
Further Information And How To Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to hear from you. Click the “Apply now” button to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
To arrange an informal chat about the position, please contact Imogen Assenti, Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy on .
For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on or by emailing
We expect interviews to take place on Tuesday 3rd September in Edinburgh.
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Basic Disclosure check.
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Assistant to join our award-winning fundraising team!
In this role, you'll support our high-profile events, helping raise funds and awareness to contribute to the charity's mission of providing unwavering care to children who may die young and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within the Partnerships and Philanthropy team, assisting in high-profile events as part of a creative and resourceful group dedicated to making a difference.
You will work closely with the Philanthropy Events Executive to ensure successful event delivery and strengthen relationships with supporters and stakeholders. Your organisational skills will be key to the success of each event.
This role will be based in Edinburgh with some home working. We will provide you with the equipment you need to be able to work remotely and flexibly as occasional travel within Scotland is required. Some of our sites are not easily accessed via public transport so it would be beneficial if you have a full driving licence and access to a car.
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, focused on the common goal of reaching every family in Scotland who needs our support. Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a member of the Partnerships & Philanthropy team, you will be instrumental in raising funds to achieve this vision.
Key Responsibilities
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
About You
We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small events team. You must be well organised and efficient, with IT skills and experience of using a work-related database or CRM system. An excellent communicator with outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet competing deadlines.
Further Information And How To Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to hear from you. Click the “Apply now” button to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
To arrange an informal chat about the position, please contact Imogen Assenti, Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy on .
For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on or by emailing
We expect interviews to take place on Tuesday 3rd September in Edinburgh.
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Basic Disclosure check.
In this role, you'll support our high-profile events, helping raise funds and awareness to contribute to the charity's mission of providing unwavering care to children who may die young and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within the Partnerships and Philanthropy team, assisting in high-profile events as part of a creative and resourceful group dedicated to making a difference.
You will work closely with the Philanthropy Events Executive to ensure successful event delivery and strengthen relationships with supporters and stakeholders. Your organisational skills will be key to the success of each event.
This role will be based in Edinburgh with some home working. We will provide you with the equipment you need to be able to work remotely and flexibly as occasional travel within Scotland is required. Some of our sites are not easily accessed via public transport so it would be beneficial if you have a full driving licence and access to a car.
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, focused on the common goal of reaching every family in Scotland who needs our support. Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a member of the Partnerships & Philanthropy team, you will be instrumental in raising funds to achieve this vision.
Key Responsibilities
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
- Work closely with the Philanthropy Events Executive to deliver high-profile events.
- Serve as the primary contact for all event planning and execution aspects, including sourcing and coordinating invite lists, managing RSVPs, and maintaining accurate records in the database.
- Manage supporter communications from the special events inbox, responding professionally and promptly to all inquiries.
- Handle gifts, issue invoices, and ensure timely acknowledgment and processing of donations in collaboration with the finance and supporter care teams.
About You
We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small events team. You must be well organised and efficient, with IT skills and experience of using a work-related database or CRM system. An excellent communicator with outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet competing deadlines.
Further Information And How To Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to hear from you. Click the “Apply now” button to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
To arrange an informal chat about the position, please contact Imogen Assenti, Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy on .
For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on or by emailing
We expect interviews to take place on Tuesday 3rd September in Edinburgh.
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Basic Disclosure check.
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