Events Manager

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Events Manager

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About Jewish Blind & Disabled

We are the only Jewish
charity dedicated to ensuring
that neither physical disability
nor impaired vision becomes
a barrier to maintaining one’s
independence and dignity.
We provide developments of
mobility apartments specially
designed to enable people to
do the everyday tasks that are
key to living independently,
in safety behind their own
front door. We have over
360 people living across our
7 developments with ages
ranging from those in their
30’s to over 100 years old.

Most of our tenants are not born with a
disability, instead, at some point in their
lives, they face a diagnosis that will
have a significant impact on their life
from that time forward. We know that
with the right facilities and support, a
disability does not have to mean a loss
of vital independence and self-worth.

Each of our buildings has its own
supportive Jewish community with our
house managers being central to the
building. Along with providing a 24/7
on call service 365 days a year, house
managers keep a caring eye on our
tenants, calling them, unless requested
not to do so, every morning and
evening to check that everything is ok.

We work in partnership with a
wide range of local and communal
organisations, social care and health
providers to support our tenants to be
active and supported members of their
local community.

Community engagement is at the
heart of all we do.

Outside the developments, we are
expanding our outreach services
to support members of the wider
community. The Independent Living
Advisory Service, an Occupational
Therapist led service, offers people
living with physical disabilities
or vision impairment advice and
recommendations that enables
them to maintain their much-prized
independence in their own homes.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Jewish Blind & Disabled exists for Jewish people with physical disabilities
and/or vision impairments aged 18 upwards to have access to housing and
support so that they lead the best life they can; enabling independence,
dignity and choice. This is achieved through our specially adapted
mobility apartments located in our unique supportive developments or
within their own home in the wider community. We are committed to
ensuring we can meet the needs and increased demand from across the
community.

We are a values led organisation. We are guided by our strong Jewish
values. Our behaviours demonstrate how we live our values. We will use
these behaviours to:

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Ensure we recruit people who share our values and can demonstrate
the behaviours we seek to encourage in our staff team

Measure performance and identify support and development
needs of our staff

Outline our expectations for our staff, volunteers, contractors and
others who interact with us. Central to this is our value of respect.

OUR VALUES

Truth and Integrity (EMET)
Do what you are supposed
to do. Be accountable.
Be professional

Respect (KAVOD)Treat
others with respect
and dignity

Fairness (TZEDEK) Be fair.
Be open-minded and listen

Kindness (CHESED) Show
you care. Be compassionate
and empathetic.

Role: Events Manager

Job Type: Permanent part time up to the equivalent of 2.5 days /17.5 hours
per week
Salary Band: Circa £20,000 per annum dependent on experience
With ambitious plans to grow our fundraising income to meet increasing demand,
this is a pivotal opportunity to help us achieve our ambitious fundraising targets.
This role will form part of our small but committed Fundraising and Marketing team
with the aim of delivering high quality events and cultivating relationships with
existing and new supporters.

Location
JBD Offices, Mill Hill East (with option to work from home one day)

Responsible to
Director of Fundraising

ROLE I N FORMATION

Key Responsibilities and duties:

•  To be able to plan, coordinate and deliver events to a high standard

•  To propose ideas to improve existing events and develop new and exciting events

•  To work closely with the Director of Fundraising on all timelines, project plans

and budgets

•  To coordinate the logistics and production of events within specified and agreed

timelines

•  To be responsible for working within tight budget constraints

•  To organise specific details for events such as décor, catering, transportation,
location, equipment, staff briefings, meeting agendas and minutes, venue
coordination etc

•  To be responsible for negotiating with suppliers and procurement for the event

•  To work closely with the Marketing team to ensure all collateral and suitable

marketing for the events are catered for

•  To communicate proactively with event participants, committee members and

guests to build and leverage strong and lasting relationships

•  To conduct post-event evaluations and debriefing sessions together with the

Director of Fundraising to report on outcomes and event viability and profitability

•  To undertake required database administration tasks assisting the Income &

Database Manager in data input recording on Raiser’s Edge

General Responsabilities:

•  Attend regular meetings with line manager, regular team meetings and undertake

relevant training as and when required

•  Adhere to Jewish Blind & Disabled’s GDPR Policy and ensure that any breach or
concerns are reported to your line manager or to the Data Protection Officer

•  Comply with the charity’s Code of Conduct to ensure that you act in a

professional manner at all times which reflect the values of Jewish Blind &
Disabled

•  Maintain confidentiality at all times and to ensure respect for, proper observance
of and adherence to Jewish Blind & Disabled confidentiality policy for all staff

•  Maintain standard of dress that is appropriate to role and in accordance with the

charity’s dress policy

•  Take all reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of other persons

who may be affected by your acts or omissions.

•  To comply fully with the charity’s Health & Safety Policy and to be responsible for

and to manage risk within your sphere of responsibility

•  Undertake any other duties which are consistent with the post

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is
subject to change in accordance with the needs of the service.

Person Specification:

•  Proven experience of planning, coordinating and delivering events to a high

standard

•  Excellent organisation skills with the ability to plan ahead and prioritise workload

•  Ability to work calmly and competently under pressure

•  Solution orientated individual, able to think strategically

•  Ability to stay focused with ability to juggle a large amount of administration and

logistics

•  Self-motivated and well organised, with an ability to work independently and as

part of a wider team

•  Professional and polite telephone manner

•  Driven by accuracy, efficiency and exceptional donor care

•  Takes initiative and has a pro-active approach to work

•  Ability to develop excellent working relationships with all JBD staff and key

stakeholders

•  Committed to work in alignment with JBD’s values

Desired Skills and Experience

•  Strong IT skills - good understanding of MS Office suite in particular MS Excel and

MS Word

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•  Excellent attention to detail

•  Creativity and drive

•  Confident using CRM databases (preferable Raiser’s Edge or similar)

•  Knowledge of the Jewish community

TO APP LY

Please visit www.jbd.org/vacancies and complete the application form.

Terms and conditions of employment

DBS

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

Probationary Period

All posts are subject to a probationary period which
may be extended if deemed necessary.

Working Hours

Annual Salary

Holiday Entitlement

The part time equivalent for this role is 17.5 hours
(2.5 days) per week. Working from home for up to a
day per week is available.

Salaries are paid monthly in arrears on the last
Friday of each month.

Salaries are reviewed annually in January.

JBD reserves the right to deduct from pay any
amounts which are owed by you to the organisation,
e.g. over payment of salary.

Annual leave will be based on a full-time entitlement
of 20 days’ paid holiday and 8 Bank Holidays (pro-
rata for part-time employees) plus Jewish High Holy
days when these fall on your normal working days.

The holiday year runs from the January to December.
Holiday entitlement increases with length of service,
rising by three days per annum after three years of
completed service and a further two days after five
years completed service up to 25 days (plus BH).
This entitlement is pro rated for part time staff.

Sickness

Up to 1 years continuous service – SSP only (where
applicable).

Pension and other
benefits

On successful completion of your probationary
period, you will automatically be enrolled on the
company pension scheme and Health Cash Plan.

Notice

During the probationary period – 1 week

On successful completion of your probationary
period and thereafter – 1 month.

All notice must be in writing.

Policies & Procedures

Additional Rules

Kosher Buildings

Jewish Blind & Disabled has a range of policies and
procedures to support its staff in their work.
These include GDPR, Confidentiality, Health & Safety,
Equality Diversity & Inclusion and Grievance and
Disciplinary Appeals Procedures. All employees are
bound by JBD’s policies and procedures.

Employees are required to disclose any other
employment, which you undertake whilst in JBD’s
employment.

As JBD is a Jewish organisation there are certain
rules regarding food that must not be contravened.
For example, no meat, meat products, shell fish or
certain other fish may be brought into office build-
ings and only Kosher products may be brought into
residential buildings. During Passover leavened prod-
ucts are also excluded.

Collective Agreements

These terms and conditions are not bound by any
collective agreements.

WE  CAN  OFFER YOU

•    A friendly & supportive work team

•    Training & development opportunities

•    Competitive rates of pay which are reviewed regularly

•    4% employer pension contribution

•    Flexible working opportunities

•    Hospital Cash Plan

•    Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7, 365 days a year confidential
      support with personal legal and financial information and health advice across
      a range of medical and wellbeing issues

•    24/7, 365 days a year GP telephone helpline

•    A range of discounts from major high street brands

•    Cash staff referral scheme

Working for
Jewish Blind & Disabled

Our staff surveys show that people enjoy working for
Jewish Blind & Disabled:

96% of staff members said they were proud to work for
Jewish Blind & Disabled in a recent staff survey

95% of staff members said their job is interesting and it challenges them

93% of staff members said their roles gives them a sense of self-fulfilment.

35 Langstone Way, Mill Hill East, London NW7 1GT

020 8371 6611  •  info@jbd.org  •  www.jbd.org  •

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Charity No. 259480 Company No: 00959535 (England and Wales)