Lord s Taverners
The Lord s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.
We are now seeking an organised and proactive Events Executive to join our Fundraising & Communications directorate. You will play a collaborative role in supporting an expansive events calendar, working in an energetic environment, and helping us deliver excellent supporter journeys and experiences.
The Role
The Events Executive supports the planning, delivery and administration of events across the organisation, ensuring high quality experiences for supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.
This role has a particular focus on volunteer led regional events and committee support, while also providing flexible support to the Engagement Events team during peak periods.
About You
You will be an organised, proactive and people focused individual who enjoys supporting events, working with volunteers and delivering great experiences. You ll bring strong communication skills, confidence managing logistics and information, and a positive, can do approach to working as part of a busy team.
You will bring:
* Excellent organisational skills, with strong planning, attention to detail and a process driven approach.
* Confidence engaging with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders to build positive relationships.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* A flexible, agile mindset; able to think on your feet and work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Willingness and ability to travel as required.
* A proactive, fundraising focused mindset.
At Lord s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.
Above all, you will be motivated by our mission and aligned with our values: We Include, We Inspire, We Empower.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Five additional days between Christmas and New Year
* 6% pension contribution
* Group income protection
* Critical illness cover
* Life assurance
* Health Cash Plan
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Two volunteering days
* Birthday day off
* Flexible working
* Wellbeing plan
Key Dates
Applications open: Wednesday 3 June
Application deadline: Wednesday 17 June
Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.
Interviews scheduled: June
Interview Process
Interviews will take place in person at our HQ and will last 90 minutes in total. The session will include:
A 30 minute task, provided on the day
A 60 minute interview, comprising 45 minutes of questions and 15 minutes for your questions
Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance to support preparation.
Accessibility
We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.