Events Officer Teach First is a charity that believes education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential. We find and train teachers to work in the schools that need them most, we equip school leaders with evidence-led training, we support local teacher training providers, and we plug education leaders into supportive professional networks. We are a community, working within the classroom and beyond, to bring an end to educational inequality. Because a child's future shouldn't depend on their postcode. The role The rundown: The Events Team is responsible for the large- scale delivery of all Teach First’s Events. We deliver high-quality events to support the recruitment and delivery of our pro- grammes, helping us to support our fundraising targets, and support our Networks and staff training events As Events Officer you will deliver an exceptional customer experience across a suite of on-line and in-person events and activities at national and local level. The detail: day-to-day work • • Managing and coordinating a portfolio of on-line and in person events and activities across Teach First Implementing communication, culture and engagement strategies across your events including the management of email communications, handbooks and joining instructions for online events. Support reasonable adjustments for your events and the provision of information provided via portals such as MyTeachFirst. • Engaging with suppliers and external partners to enable • • • • effective delivery of events acting as first point of contact for any issues or escalations. Managing event resourcing plans and ensuring contin- gency plans are in place and implemented. Providing on the ground / virtual presence and point of contact at all events in your portfolio including events and activities that might take place in evenings or at week- ends. Monitor the recording of attendance and engagement and support the evaluation of a portfolio of events Support improvement projects and the development of best practice in the delivery of multi-programme events and activities. You’ll take ownership for: • • • • Working with colleagues commissioning events to clarify event requirements for your portfolio of events. Planning events, activities and communications that are effective and engaging influencing where necessary to ensure that best practices are identified and adhered to. Developing strong and effective relationships with suppliers and external partners.. End to end delivery of events, activities and engagement strategies in your portfolio. Ensuring all events that are delivered comply with our obligations and policies with respect to equality diversity and inclusion and child and adult safeguarding. Effective record keeping, compliance with and continuous improvement of event policies and processes including the delivery of our D&I plans Completing mandatory training and reading our child and adult safeguarding and GDPR policies and guidance. 1 More info on how the role fits in with the rest of the team and charity: You’ll report to: [Event Manager This position is a level 2 role. Take a look at our role levels and where you’ll fit in. About you The Essentials: make sure you demonstrate these in your application. Even if you think you don't quite tick all the boxes we want to hear from you. • • • • • • You bring valuable experience in planning and executing events, contributing to their successful delivery You show an understanding of project management principles which supports effective event coordination and contributes to the successful execution of tasks within established timelines. You demonstrate the ability to effectively manage relationships, aiding in the cultivation and maintenance of positive connections with stakeholders and collabora- tors. You have a background in events, which ensures a positive and attendee-focused approach, enhancing satisfaction and communication. Your skills contribute to effective participant engage- ment and communication strategies, enhancing overall event success. You have prior experience in using CRM and completing event management tasks, contributing to accurate record keeping. The nice to haves: we want to hear from you even if you can’t demonstrate these yet. We’re looking for potential, so tell us about what you can bring to the role. • • • You actively contribute to the successful management of digital events, leveraging technology to enhance virtual experiences and ensure seamless execution. You have experience in supporting fundraising events, aiding in the achievement of fundraising goals. You demonstrate a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The main responsibilities of this role are described here. As our needs as a charity change, we may need to make reasonable changes from time to time. We succeed when we work together. Here’s who you’ll be working with regularly: • • • • • Delivery Team Fundraising Team Ambassadors & Audiences Teams Recruitment Team Contact Centre More about working for us There’s lots of great stuff about working here. For full details pop over to our webpages. Our culture: We live by our principles. They underpin our culture and identity. And inform everything we do. Find our more about our cultural principles Diversity and inclusion: We want to be a place where everyone can perform, learn and contribute with the confidence to be themselves. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are disabled; Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic; Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary, and related communities; and candidates whose socio-economic background reflects that of the pupils we work with. We’re committed to better representing the communities we serve. Find out more about what we’re doing to improve our diversity and inclusion. This role is suitable for agile and flexible working Our agile way of working gives you flexibility. Need to start late, finish early or fancy a change of scenery? That’s fine, our Agile Working policy focuses on what you achieve, not presenteeism. If you need a set and regular working pattern to support your life have a chat with us about flexible working options. Over 100 of us already have a flexible working agreement, with more than 70 different working patterns in place. We’re ready to hear your request. Find out more via our flexible working policy on our webpages. Our benefits: Our mission is critical and the work’s important, but so’s your life. We’ve put together a benefits package that means you can live and work well. Find out more on our Working at Teach First webpages. Registered charity no 1098294 3