Do you have a passion for charity and have experience of delivering a range of successful events?
Be part of an exciting, innovative team where your skills directly impact the charity's life-saving work. We’re looking for an events assistant who can help take our events programme to the next level.
Location
GNAAS HQ, Urlay Nook Rd, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees
Salary
£25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Some weekend & evening work)
Contract
Full-time, permanent
About the role
From your desk, you’ll hear the rush of the helicopter engines as they fire up in preparation for the next mission – one of around 2,100 the Great North Air Ambulance Service launches every year. Your role will be integral in ensuring the team can respond again the next time the emergency bell rings.
You will support the events lead on the management and delivery of our year-round events program. You will also assist with communications to event participants, guests, enquirers, suppliers, and volunteers.
You will manage events equipment, gifts-in-kind processes, and match funding requirements, as well as support delivery of excellent supporter care and experience. You will also support event preparation, as well as liaise with internal team members, external suppliers, and volunteers to aid the smooth delivery of events.
Apply NowAbout you
You’ll be adaptable in your approach, naturally creative, and highly organised.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and hold a current clean driving license. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as being self-motivated and having the ability to work as part of a team.
This role is perfect for someone who wants their skills to make a real difference.
Person SpecificationWhy work for us?
Our range of employee rewards and benefits includes:
- A generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 23 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, increasing to 27 days with service
- Access to Bupa and Simply Health private healthcare schemes (after 6 Months’ probation)
- Contractual sick pay (after 6 months probation)
- Flexible working schemes
- Free onsite parking
- Access to a 24/7 counselling and advice service
- Supportive training and development programmes
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Civil Servants Sports Club (CSSC)
- Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card
- Car dealership discounted offers
By joining the GNAAS family, you will be part of a fantastic team all working together. All our roles require innovative thought processes and a willingness to learn new skills. If you want to be part of a vibrant and positive environment and are excited by the opportunity to support the charity’s events function, this could be the job for you!
ApplyHow to apply
To apply, please complete our online application form telling us why you are a perfect fit for this position and what you can bring to the charity!
The deadline for applications for this position is Sunday 21 April 2024.
ApplyWe appreciate you taking the time to apply for this position. Due to the volume of applications we are expecting, we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, your application has not been successful.
Please note that all correspondence regarding this position will be sent to the email address that you have provided. In line with our Recruitment Policy, we are unable to accept CVs. Thank you.