Events Coordinator

 

Closing date for applications: 23rd June 2024

 

The Pepper Pot Centre is looking to recruit an experienced Events Coordinator

 

 

Role: Events Coordinator

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week

Contract length: One-year, fixed term   

Salary: £18, 000

Report to: Operational Director

Location: 1a Thorpe Close London W10 5LX

About Us

The Pepper Pot Centre is a vital, Caribbean & other  BME  community resource for the over 60s in Kensington & Chelsea and neighbouring Boroughs,  seeking to combat discrimination, isolation, depression and loneliness and help our members to take charge of their lives and  live in a healthy and independent manner.

Having formally opened our doors in 1981, we are a meeting place for older and retired members of the community and a day centre that provides a balanced Caribbean meal, recreational and cultural activities and lots more. In 1976 & 2006 was visited by the late Queen and by the Duchess of Cornwall in2020.

We are now seeking a part-time Events Coordinator to join our team for a one-year, fixed term contract, working 21 hours per week.

About the role

This is a phenomenal opportunity for a proactive and community-focused individual with a strong grasp of the needs of older people from Caribbean backgrounds and other BME communities to take an exciting step in their career with our organisation.

We are looking for a highly organised and creative  Events Coordinator to join our  growing team to plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of events  targeted specifically at our 60+ community e.g. trips/visits to parks, museums, Theatre, Seaside and more.

Our new Events Coordinator  will support the planning and delivery of a key part of our work, namely: the management of our events programme designed to combat and prevent isolation, loneliness and depression amongst our elders. They will work closely with our sponsor,  Global Radio – LBC, Capital Xtra, Heart, Smooth, Classic FM, talkSPORT and more.

Specifically, you will:

• Develop an Events programme, trips, visits, excursions designed to combat discrimination, isolation, depression and loneliness.   

•  Publicise our programme of events, and activities via digital media, leaflet distribution, open days, and word of mouth etc.

• Support and encourage our members to attend the Events programme of activities.

• Recruit train and organise team of volunteers to support and expand the Events programme. 

• Plan, organise administer and accompany members on trips, visits and excursions within and outside the UK and you may be required to work outside normal office hours.

• Produce written reports for the management committee and our sponsor Global Radio.

• Evaluate the success of events through feedback mechanisms, attendance records, and make recommendations

• Adhere to PPC’s internal administrative protocols and procedures, including the Finance Procedures, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection policies.

• With the Director, regularly review and update risk assessments for events.

About you

 

Essential:

• Understanding the essential needs of older people from Caribbean  backgrounds and other BME communities

• Previous experience of successfully coordinating events

• Experience of both planned and reactive approaches to event planning/work    Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

• Good organisational skills with a methodical approach to working on several tasks simultaneously and working to deadlines.

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively  diverse populations and build rapport with clients

• Good written and research skills with the ability to draft letters, invites, reports skills

• Be familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel etc.

 

This is the most important part of your application and your opportunity to demonstrate why you are a suitable candidate for the post and how you meet each of the specification criteria.

 

 

Desirable

• A full, clean driving licence.

•  Knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

• Experience of working with a management committee.

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating small projects.

• Some knowledge of the Statutory and Voluntary sector.

Application Process

Closing date for applications: 

The application deadline is 23rd June when applications will be reviewed.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

 

 

To Apply

If this job excites you, if you are seeking your next challenge as an Events Coordinator, please apply 

Using the form below and email back to us on: reception@pepperpotcentre.org.uk

                                               Application form 

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We look forward to receiving your application.  

 The Pepper Pot Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales (297952). Registered as a Company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (2178605).