Campaigns and Events Coordinator (Part-time)

Learning and Work Institute

Hours
22.5 - 30 hours per week

About the Organisation

Learning and Work Institute is an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work. Our vision is for a fair and prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential. We research what works, influence policy, and develop new ideas to improve practice.

About the role

This role within our external affairs team focuses on securing impact for our work by supporting the delivery of our campaigns and events. This varied role involves providing coordination of and administrative support to our flagship campaign, Get the Nation Learning; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events.

The ideal candidate will need experience working in a busy administration role; excellent communication skills; the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; excellent organisational skills; and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities

Campaigns:

• Coordinate the delivery of the Get the Nation Learning campaign. This means: working with L&W’s head of lifelong learning to produce a comprehensive project plan; monitoring progress across team members to ensure work is delivered to time; undertaking all administrative elements of campaign delivery; managing the nominations and selection process for the Get the Nation Learning Awards; monitoring the budget; and working with the head of lifelong learning to manage relationships with sponsors, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Supporting the delivery of regional adult learning awards, including coordinating nominations and selection processes; undertaking all administrative tasks; and working with L&W’s external affairs manager to manage relationships with clients and award winners.

Events

• Supporting the delivery of L&W’s in-person and online events, including our annual Employment and Skills Convention and Get the Nation Learning Awards ceremony. This involves undertaking administrative tasks such as managing registrations, liaising with speakers and delegates, supporting the delivery of events on the day, and working with the external affairs manager to manage relationships with sponsors and suppliers.

Other duties

• Support the external affairs team with communications tasks, for example, website updates, drafting and preparing marketing emails and social media posts, distributing press releases, etc.
•  Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility for this post.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Experience:

• Proven experience in a coordination or administration role
• Experience in supporting the delivery of successful influencing campaigns
• Experience in planning and delivering events
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads, negotiate and meet deadlines

Skills:

• Excellent administration, organisation and planning skills
• Strong project coordination/management skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written)
• Proficient in MS Office
• Proficient in the use of CRM software
• Proficient in the use of email marketing and website editing software
• Basic design skills and familiarity with design software, such as Canva 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of, and commitment to, L&W’s charitable aims and purpose

Compensation & Benefits

• 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service, 3 days in addition to public holidays.
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
• Group Life Assurance 3*salary
• Flexible working practices
• Employee Development Scheme
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Eye care scheme
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• Gold award in Investors in People

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Leicester office and remotely

How to apply

• Application via online with a CV and a cover letter
• Should you have any questions, please contact the HR Team: [email protected]

Interviews

• Interviews will be held after the closing date.

Policies

We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from different backgrounds. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have accessibility requirements.

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