Events Coordinator

Compassion UK; Hart; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassion UK is seeking an Events Coordinator to enhance supporter engagement through well-organized trips. The role involves coordination of both in-person and virtual events while ensuring adherence to company policies. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, project management expertise, and a commitment to Compassion's mission.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced leave and pension scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Gym access and company shop

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and technical proficiency.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Creative and flexible problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer in-person and virtual group trips.
• Inspire, educate, and guide supporters regarding travel.
• Maintain and promote Compassion UK's values.

Skills

Organisational ability

Customer service

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

As an Events Coordinator (Field Experience Specialist), you'll work within the Field Experience team to ignite and grow supporter engagement and activism through outstanding and inspiring trips and visits to the field, either in person or virtually.

You'll serve supporters and stakeholders with excellence through effective planning, communication, coordination, administration, and leadership of trips and visits to the field. You'll inspire, educate, guide, and advise supporters regarding travel to the field in line with Compassion procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Actively maintain and promote Compassion UK's Christian ethos and values.
• Coordinate and administer in-person and virtual group trips and individual sponsor visits to the field, as well as leading group trips.
• Inspire, educate, guide, and advise supporters regarding travel to the field in line with Compassion procedures and policies.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills, competencies, and experience to thrive in this role:

• Strong administrative and technical proficiency.
• Proven organisational ability.
• Project management expertise.
• Customer service excellence.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Effective communication and coaching.
• Creative and flexible problem-solver.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with sound decision-making skills.
• Adaptable team player.
• Forward thinker.
• Strong time management and flexibility.
• Commitment to Compassion's mission.

Beneficial (but not mandatory) experience:

• Using a CRM or CCIM solution.
• Online event planning.
• Working in the travel industry.
• Putting travel itineraries together.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and overseas.
• Ability to meet the position's requirements with or without reasonable adjustments.

Location, Hours, and Benefits

Office-based with hybrid working. You will work a minimum of 40% of your hours from Compassion House in Fleet, Hampshire, and the office is closed on Fridays. Hours: 35 hours per week (not part-time). Applications close at 10 am on 5 August 2025. Interviews are expected during the week commencing 11 August.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Enhanced annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with 3 extra days at Christmas.
• Enhanced pension scheme: 10% employer contribution.
• Private medical and dental cover.
• Income protection and life cover.
• Family-friendly policies and leave support.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Specsavers eye care vouchers.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Time in lieu and free parking.
• Access to gym, company shop, and celebration events.
• Comfortable office amenities and casual dress code.
• Learning, development, and recognition programs.