Community Events & Engagement Executive

Summary: The Community Events and Engagement Executive will play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility of a leading national charity focused on supporting older people. This position involves organizing and promoting community events in the Dorking and Oxted areas, engaging with local organizations, and contributing to marketing campaigns. The role requires strong communication skills and a proactive approach to community engagement, including public speaking and media outreach. The successful candidate will work within a small team and may need to travel across the Surrey region for events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and promote external events in local communities to raise brand awareness.
• Engage with local organizations to arrange the charity's attendance at community activities.
• Coordinate event marketing and contribute to campaigns to build awareness of the charity's services.
• Create press releases, news stories, and other PR materials.
• Establish ways to grow local visibility and participate in community events.
• Follow up on volunteering inquiries and coordinate fundraising efforts.
• Travel across the Surrey region and work occasional weekends.

Key Skills:

• Background in Events, PR, Fundraising, or Business Development.
• Strong communication and copywriting skills.
• Confidence in engaging with local communities and organizing events.
• Ability to write news stories and approach local media for coverage.
• Customer service and people-facing skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Salary (Rate): 34000

City: Dorking

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other