Event Coordinator

Working for Wildlife; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A wildlife charity-based agency is looking for a full-time Event Coordinator to oversee venue bookings and fundraising events throughout the UK. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities. The successful candidate will work from the Plymouth office, contributing to impactful fundraising efforts.

Benefits

28 paid holiday days annually (pro rata)

Bonus scheme up to £6,500 annually

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate clear communication with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to organise workloads and meet targets.
• Basic geographical knowledge of the UK is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify venues across the UK.
• Communicate with venue organisers and prepare work rotas for Fundraisers.
• Attend occasional meetings away from Plymouth.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer knowledge

Telephone skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have a permanent post on a full-time basis, and a further post on a part-time basis.

Salary: £24,765 (pro rata based on a 37.5 hour working week) potentially increasing to £25,545 within six months. There is also an additional bonus scheme based on commission which can be up to an extra £6,500 annually.

Holiday entitlement: 28 paid holiday days each year (pro rata based on a 37.5 hour working week).

The Vacancy:

We have an Event Coordinator vacancy available which we are looking to fill as soon as possible.

The Company:

Working for Wildlife Ltd is a fundraising/membership recruitment agency acting on behalf of wildlife charities within the UK, for whom we fundraise by attending venues and events. Each year, we raise well over £4,000,000 which contributes towards buying and managing woodlands and nature reserves, protecting threatened species, and helping people enjoy nature.

Objectives:

Working from our Plympton Office, the Event Coordinator’s primary role is to research, identify, and book venues such as farm shops, markets, garden centres and events throughout the UK.

Much of the Event Coordinator’s working week will be spent researching potential venues via the internet, communicating with venue organisers, liaising with Working for Wildlife managers and team members, and preparing work rotas for our Fundraisers.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and sympathetically with colleagues and clients. This role necessitates a keen attention to detail, a high level of communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to organise yours and others’ workloads and schedules.

Very occasionally, Event Coordinators may be required to attend meetings away from Plymouth, which may necessitate an overnight stay.

Essential Skills:

· Attention to detail · Good computer knowledge, and the ability to use internet search engines, e-mail, and Microsoft Office packages · Excellent telephone skills · The ability to communicate promptly and clearly · Great organisational skills · The ability to meet targets, and adhere to agreed processes, procedures and timelines

Desired Skills:

· A basic geographical knowledge of the UK · Negotiation skills

Please could ALL applicants apply with a CV and essentially a cover letter outlining their relevant skills and why they would be a good fit for the role.

Application letters should specifically reflect the key skills and experience that the applicant has in relation to the job description.

The email address to send a CV and covering letter to is [e-mail].

Application deadline: 16th June 2025, 9am.

Thank you, Working for Wildlife Ltd, Boydell House, Newnham Road, Plympton, PL7 5BH