JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Events Manager

Salary:£25-27k + pension

Reports to:Director of Public Engagement

Duration:Permanent (six month probationary period)

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to join our busy team working to improve end of life care. The Events Manager is responsible for organising events and conferences for NCPC and the Dying MattersCoalition.

The Events Manager will oversee all NCPC's national events, conferences, workshops and training events, from planning to evaluation. This will include marketing, booking venues and speakers, taking bookings and liaising with key suppliers.

For most events you will be the lead on the day, responsible for its smooth running and resolving any queries, issues or problems that arise.

The successful candidate will have initiative, the ability to manage a busy and varied workload, prioritise and work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines. Accuracy, attention to detail and strong communications skills will be essential. You’ll be experienced in creating and running events and calm and flexible enough to deal with any eventuality.

This is a full time post based at NCPC’s office in London but the role will involve attendance at events around the UK and occasional overnight stays. This is a permanent role, subject to a six month probationary period.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • To oversee the administration and marketing of national and regional events, trainingand workshopsfor NCPC and Dying Matters
  • To work with the Policy Parliamentary Affairs and Dying Matters teams to produce suitable programmes and promotional materials
  • To liaise with conference centres, speakers, exhibitors, advertisers, designers, printers, caterers and other key agencies to deliver outstanding events
  • To promote NCPC and Dying Matters through exhibition stands and advertising at external events
  • To manage events and bookings using NCPC’s ThankQ database
  • To update the NCPC and Dying Matters websites with details of forthcoming events as required.
  • To evaluate and analyse feedback from delegates, sponsors and partners to enable continuous improvement and development
  • To recruit and manage temporary / part time volunteers to assist with events
  • Any other duties which may reasonably be required of the postholder.

Key relationships:

Reports to: Director of Public Engagement

Internal: Executive Support & Regional Co-ordinator, Policy & Events Officer

External:NCPC and Dying Matters stakeholders

NCPC has an Equal Opportunities Policy and has a flexible approach to working arrangements. The office base is in Central London, but occasional working from other locations is an option. Appointees must be willing to travel within London and to other locations around the country and to occasionally work outside office hours.

This is an outline job description which is subject to change as the work of NCPC & Dying Mattersdevelops.

About us

The National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) is the umbrella charity for all those involved

in palliative, end of life and hospice care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We believe that everyone approaching the end of life has the right to the highest quality care and support, wherever they live, and whatever their condition. We work with government, health and social care staff and people with personal experience to improve end of life care for all.

NCPC is a registered charity number 1005671 and a company limited by guarantee number

2644430. Visit for more information.

NCPC leads the Dying Matters coalition which aims to change public attitudes and behaviours around dying, death and bereavement. Visit for more information.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Requirements / Essential/
Desirable / How assessed
Educational/Professional Qualifications:
Degree level education or equivalent / Desirable / CV
Knowledge/Understanding
Understanding of voluntary sector, policy development and/or palliative care
Understanding of health and social care
At least two years’ experience in an events or training role / Desirable
Desirable
Essential / Interview
Interview
CV/interview
Skills and abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in representing an organisation in a customer-facing role
Close attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative to a high standard
Ability to work as part of a small team
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
Experience usinga membership or fundraising database
Experience usinga Content
Management System
Experience using Adobe InDesign or Quark Express / Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Desirable / Test/ CV/interview/references
CV/ Interview/ references
Test / Interview
Interview/references
CV/ Test / Interview
Interview/references
CV/interview/references
CV/ Test
CV/interview
CV/interview
CV/interview
Other
Good attendance and punctuality record
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours
Willingness to make occasional overnight stays around the UK / Essential
Essential
Essential / References
Interview
Interview

How to apply

Candidates should send their CV together with a short covering letter explaining why you want to work for NCPC and what you can bring to the role to

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 13th February.
Interviews will take place on Friday 17th February at NCPC's offices near King's Cross.

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