Seeking a skilled & enthusiastic Event Manager to help plan & deliver an event for Start Young UK, empowering young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Start Young UK is a charity dedicated to empowering young people and helping them develop essential life skills to thrive. We are currently planning an important awareness event to highlight the work we do and engage with a wider audience. To make this event a success, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Volunteer Event Manager to join our team.
As the Event Manager, you will play a central role in planning, organizing, and executing this event from start to finish. This will involve creating a detailed event plan, managing logistics, working with vendors, sponsors, and partners, and overseeing volunteer coordination. You’ll also be responsible for promoting the event through various channels.
On the day of the event, you will manage all aspects of the operation, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Your role will include overseeing setup, ensuring that timelines are met, and resolving any challenges that arise. After the event, you will provide a post-event evaluation, including insights and recommendations for future events.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in event management or project management, especially within the charity or non-profit sector. You should be highly organized, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as you will be working with a variety of stakeholders and volunteers to bring the event to life.
The ideal Volunteer Event Manager should possess the following skills, experience, and qualities:
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As the Volunteer Event Manager for Start Young UK, your impact will be profound. By leading the planning and execution of our awareness event, you will:
Raise Awareness: Your work will directly increase public knowledge of Start Young UK’s mission, helping to highlight the importance of empowering young people and expanding our reach to new audiences.
Boost Engagement: You’ll create opportunities for community members, potential donors, and volunteers to connect with our cause, driving deeper engagement and involvement in our programs.
Inspire Change: Through the success of the event, you will help inspire individuals, businesses, and organisations to support our work, ensuring that more young people receive the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Build Capacity: By managing this event, you’ll also help Start Young UK build its capacity to deliver future events and initiatives, setting a foundation for growth and long-term impact.
In short, you will play a key role in amplifying the charity’s mission and creating lasting change for young people.
