Activities & Events Administrator
Primary Purpose
To assist the delivery and impetus for the ongoing development of Blesma’s programme of sporting and interest activities and social events for Members and their families in accordance with our strategic plan.
Main Duties
- Event Administration – Information for Activity Leaders; maintaining record of attendance on ICARIS; compiling feedback
- Sourcing venues and activities providers and transport in line with the procurement policies
- Keeping up to date records and managing receipts/invoices
- Maintaining calendar of events and application deadlines
- Encourage Members to participate in activities by producing copy for social media (website, Facebook, monthly Activities Update email) and through the Members’ Bulletin, Blesma Magazine.
- Contact new Members and introduce them to the Activities programme.
- Keep an up-to-date stock sheet of all activities stock and manage kit for each activity, including the care/maintenance of the kit.
- Be the main point of contact for social media and work with the Communications team to promote the activities programme.
- Manage venture funding invoices and uploads
This job description covers the main tasks expected to be involved in undertaking the job and the main characteristics of the qualities required of the jobholder. It is not meant to be all embracing and other tasks may be assigned to the jobholder as necessary and/or operational needs dictate.
Work Context
Based at the Chelmsford office. With a preparedness to work out of office hours, there will be times when there will be the need to work outside of the standard working week. This will be compensated through Time off in Lieu.
If you’re interested, please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
Send your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@blesma.org
Fundraising officer - North of England
A fantastic permanent opportunity has arisen for a part-time Fundraising Officer to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive fundraising team. This is a home-based role and will suit an individual living in the North of England. You will be reporting to the Corporate & Regional Fundraising Manager and working in a very varied and exciting working environment.
The perfect candidate will enjoy forging positive and robust relationships with supporters including corporate partners, small businesses, philanthropic groups as well as supporting community fundraisers across the North of England, to raise vital income for our Association.
You will use your creative and professional skillset to provide high-quality account management, stewardship, and growth across all managed income streams. No two days are the same and we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and able to multitask effectively.
Blesma is a unique membership Association as well as a charity. Our Members (limbless veterans) are at the heart of all our work – therefore, the impact of our fundraising is clearly visible in the experiences of our inspirational injured veterans.
We would love to hear from talented individuals who want to help us raise the funds that we need to support limbless veterans. If you would like to apply for this exciting role, please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
If you are uncertain about your suitability for this role, we encourage you to apply and allow us to assess your fit.
Please note that we may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you’re interested, please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
Send your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@blesma.org
We look forward to hearing from you.
Ad Hoc Handyperson Wanted!
Are you a skilled handyperson looking for flexible work? We're seeking someone reliable and experienced to join our team as a consultant for ad hoc maintenance tasks.
Ideally, we're looking for someone local to Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. If you enjoy varied work and have a knack for fixing things, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
- Flexible hours
- Competitive rates (negotiable)
- Friendly and supportive team
- Invoice us for your work
Interested? Let's chat! Contact Nim Jankee either on 07741891632 or email at recruitment@blesma.org for a chat.
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