Job Role: Events Coordinator (FTC)
Salary: £31,000 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term contract until March 2027
Location: Bath
Additional information:
- Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work.
- Ability to work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends when required.
About Alongside:
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
As an Events Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in delivering a vibrant programme of fundraising events that bring the Alongside brand to life across Bath and the surrounding areas. Following our recent rebrand from Julian House, this position is instrumental in helping to grow our presence, engage new audiences, and strengthen our loyal supporter base.
You’ll take ownership of planning and delivering four flagship events - Circuit of Bath (September), Brain of Bath (October), Carols for Purpose at Bath Abbey (December), and the Bath Half (March) - ensuring each one is creative, well-organised, and delivered to an exceptional standard. These events are vital in raising both awareness and essential funds, as well as creating meaningful connections with supporters, partners, and the wider community.
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, highly organised, and detail-oriented, with strong project management skills and a creative approach. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact, helping Alongside grow its reach while delivering memorable events that support our important work.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of a programme of fundraising events, ensuring they are high-quality and engaging.
- Manage all event logistics, including venues, suppliers, budgets, compliance, and operational delivery from planning through to event day.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, sponsors, local authorities, and volunteers to support successful delivery.
- Act as Event Lead on the day, providing leadership, managing teams, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and seamless experience for all involved.
- Monitor performance, analyse outcomes, and delivery post-event evaluations to maximise income, improve future events, and enhance supporter engagement.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
You can view the full job description by clicking here.
What we’re looking for:
- Full driving licence and access to own car for work purposes
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end events, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working with stakeholders, sponsors, volunteers, and external partners
- A proactive and resilient approach, with the ability to lead on event days, make decisions under pressure, and ensure safe, compliant delivery
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 30% staff discount at our charity shops
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team at [email protected]. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!
Pay: £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bath (Somerset)
