National Events & Youth Engagement Lead

Huntington's Disease Association; Greater London; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with 3% employer contr.

Flexible working and TOIL

Job summary

The Huntington's Disease Association is seeking an experienced Events and Engagement Officer (Children, Young People and Young Adults) to deliver a year-round programme of events and activities. This home-based role will involve regular travel across the UK and may require evening, weekend and overnight commitments to support residentials and key events.

You will lead planning, coordination and evaluation of events, coordinate the HD Youth Voice, and work closely with colleagues to ensure the

Qualifications

• Experience of volunteer management or event management.
• Experience coordinating travel, accommodation, venues and participant communications.
• Experience working with children, young people and/or young adults.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to gather feedback to improve activities and events.
• Proficiency with maintaining records in CRM/databases and monitoring/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a year-round programme of online, local and national activities for children, young people and young adults.
• Lead planning, coordination and evaluation of events and residentials.
• Coordinate and support HD Youth Voice (HDYV) and volunteers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to reflect the views of young people in the organisation’s work.
• Attend key annual events; travel across England and Wales; occasional evenings, weekends and overnight commitments.

Skills

Planning and delivering events

Coordinating multiple priorities

Logistical coordination (travel, AC, L

Working with children/young people/YA

Feedback collection and analysis

CRM/databases experience

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Huntington's Disease Association is seeking an experienced Events and Engagement Officer (Children, Young People and Young Adults) to deliver a year-round programme of events and activities. This home-based role will involve regular travel across the UK and may require evening, weekend and overnight commitments to support residentials and key events.

You will lead planning, coordination and evaluation of events, coordinate the HD Youth Voice, and work closely with colleagues to ensure the