We are a volunteer-run emergency response team that helps find high-risk missing people. We also attend public events to raise awareness and support our fundraising — and we need someone to help coordinate those efforts.
What difference will you make?
We're proud of what we do — and sharing our story helps us gain support, raise funds and find new recruits. This role supports those efforts by coordinating a team of volunteers who represent BLSAR at events like shows, school visits and open days.
What are we looking for?
Skills You'll Need At least three years of experience in either events or volunteer management Friendly and approachable, especially in busy event settings Comfortable coordinating volunteers and sharing responsibility Organised and happy managing calendars and checklists Basic understanding of safety and risk management Familiar with email and basic office tools (we use Microsoft 365)
What will you be doing?
The Role at a Glance Role Title Event Services Lead Where Berkshire (with some travel to event locations) Time Required Flexible, depending on the event calendar (includes some evenings / weekends) Reports To Head of Business Support Team Event Managers (volunteers) What you might be doing Managing a small team of Event Managers and supporting them with their events Helping keep track of our calendar and who's covering which event Making sure our kit, signage and displays are ready and available Supporting new Event Managers as they learn the ropes Representing BLSAR at larger or higher-profile events Checking event plans meet basic safety and quality standards Helping build relationships with event organisers or sponsors You don't need to be at every event yourself — this is about leading a team and making sure everything runs smoothly.