Corporate Partnerships & Events Assistant

Contract: Full time, fixed term contract until end December 2024 Salary: £22,700 - £26,500 Location: Shilton Road, Burford (hybrid role: 2 days in office, 3 days remote) Closing date: Sunday 7 July 2025 Do you love animals AND have a knack for building partnerships and organising events? Blue Cross is searching for a passionate and organised individual to join our dynamic Corporate Partnerships & Events team!

More about the role

In this exciting, fixed-term role until the end of the year, youll play a key role in securing crucial support for our mission. Youll be responsible for connecting with businesses who share our passion for animal welfare, fostering strong relationships with corporate partners, and supporting the planning and execution of unforgettable events that raise vital funds. As the first point of contact for both partners and event attendees, your communication skills will be key. Youll provide excellent customer service, ensuring a positive and memorable experience for everyone involved. Your strong administrative background and keen eye for detail will also be essential in managing tasks like data entry and social media content creation. About you
Were looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills.
Ideally, youll have experience working in an office setting and feel comfortable building strong relationships with people at all levels. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, is essential to excel in this role.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of working in an office environment
• Proven administrative skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• IT literate with MS Office and web-based databases and platforms
• Good social media skills across all mainstream platforms
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and apply our Blue Cross values

A bonus if you have:

• Experience with corporate relationships
• Experience of CRM databases
• Knowledge of the charity sector

Want to know more? Weve attached a detailed job description that outlines the role and responsibilities in greater depth. How to apply complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 7 July 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, youll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
• Health cash plan
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and Personal development support.
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

About Blue Cross

Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897.

Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion.

We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help.

Pets change lives. We change theirs.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this.
At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.
Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.
We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us.
If you would like to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments or changes to our recruitment process to support you to be your best, then please get in touch either via email at jobs@bluecross.org.uk, via telephone on 01993 825515 or if you would prefer a video call then we can arrange this using Microsoft Teams.
Our values
Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.
Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times
Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking
Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you

Application Deadline

July 07, 2024

Department

Fundraising, Comms & Engagement

Employment Type

Fixed Term - Full Time

Location

Burford

Workplace type

Hybrid

Compensation

£22,790 - £26,500 / year

Reporting To

Head of Corporate Partnerships, Community & Events