Equine Activities & Events Co-ordinator
Full Time, Permanent Contract.
30 hours per week, including weekends
Horses and Ponies Protection Association, Burnley, Lancashire, is looking for an outgoing individual to assist with the co-ordination and delivery of onsite and offsite fundraising and equine educational events in order to raise funds for the equines in HAPPA's care through education.
This is an exciting opportunity for anybody passionate about equine welfare, education, customer service, income generation, and an individual who enjoys interacting with members of the public. A good working attitude and drive towards progression and providing new ideas to generate income, engage stakeholders and deliver the Charity's educational mission. The key responsibilities for the position are to facilitate events and activities onsite and offsite, as well as participating or delivering educational presentations and events. As well as activities and events with an equine focus.
The successful candidate will be accountable to the Equine Education & Engagement Manager. They will be responsible for delivering engaging fundraising and educational activities for a variety of stakeholders, co-ordinating the organisation of fundraising events and activities, working as part of the existing team and have a thorough understanding of equine welfare, husbandry and stable management to deliver HAPPA's Educational Programme. IT competency and software experience is desirable as well as previous equine experience, a qualification in this area is desirable. Full, clean driver's licence is essential to enable the candidate to fully embrace the role. Competency in towing a horse trailer is desirable.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist with the smooth running of all fundraising events and activities; including but not limited to equine events/activities, educational events and attending agricultural shows to promote the Charity.
* Assist with delivering activities and events both onsite and off-site
* Work alongside volunteers to promote and raise funds for HAPPA at events and activities on/off site
* Ensure HAPPA is presented well at all activities and events and increase brand awareness through engaging with the general public.
* Representing HAPPA at events, where required giving presentations.
* Participate in the delivery of equine elements of HAPPA educational programmes if requested.
* To gather data and images to support marketing activities.
* Participate in the gathering of social media and marketing content.
* To have sufficient knowledge in horse husbandry, management, welfare to ensure correct standards of education can be provided to partcipants.
WORK WITH US
Here at HAPPA we invest in people who we believe can help the Charity continue our vital work. Working for a welfare charity can be difficult at times because of the nature of our work, but knowing you're part of a charity that is making a difference to equine lives is incredibly rewarding.
We are a supportive, inclusive, caring organisation that cares deeply about staff and volunteers, supporters, and those that we work with, to improve and promote equine welfare.
We are inspirational, a small charity and team with a big heart, with great ambitions and a creative fair.
We pride ourselves in offering a professional service to all equines and humans that cross our path.
We develop employee skills and ability, alongside structural and operational areas.
WHAT WE OFFER
* Contract of Employment
* Annual Wage Review
* Training & Development Opportunities
* Additional Holiday Entitlement for Long Service
* Company Sick Pay Scheme
* Double pay Bank Holiday with a day off in lieu
* Pension Scheme
* Employee of the Month/Year Recognition
* Staff Discounts across Site
* Well-being Awareness
* Inclusive Company Culture
* Disability Aware
* Centre of Excellence Accreditation
* A Safe Workplace with Health and Safety Representatives
* Onsite Café
* The chance to make a difference to lives of equines
* A United Workforce
To request a recruitment pack please get in contact.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £15,600.00-£19,047.60 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee stock purchase plan
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Burnley BB10 3QU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Equine: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person