Summary
Events OfficerWe’re seeking a pro-active and friendly individual to join our exciting Learning & Events team.We’re looking for someone with excellent people skills to join us in delivering our busy events programme. Our events are a way of bringing the voluntary sector together to provide important information, facilitate co-production and celebrate the incredible work carried out by staff and volunteers in all corners of Wales. This opportunity is perfect for anyone looking to increase their knowledge and experience of producing engaging events to a wide range of audiences.Events officerWelsh Language Category: DesirableFull time, 35 hours per week, flexibly £32,372* increasing to £34,308* per annum following successful completion of a six- month probationary period. The post will attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme.* Salary reviews are taking place for April 2025Base: Flexible: We have office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl that staff can utilise. About the role As WCVA’s Events Officer, you would be responsible for delivering our annual events programme, including our flagship conference gofod3 and The Welsh Charity Awards. Our exciting events programme attracts hundreds of participants every year and really helps the sector to make a bigger difference.This role will provide countless opportunities to develop leadership and communications skills whilst working within a supportive and knowledgeable team. You will get involved in all aspects of event planning from sourcing venues and liaising with speakers to producing marketing materials.Read the full job description . Why work at WCVA Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and our culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. WCVA invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, WCVA has been awarded Investors in People accreditation. Find out more about working for WCVA. HOW TO APPLY To apply please download the application pack below: Useful informationPrivacy noticeApplication formClosing date: 11 March 2025 – 10amInterview date: 20 March 2025Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg. (Please provide any relevant funding logo’s that are a required in the advert)
