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Marketing and Events Assistant

Autism West Midlands is the leading charity in the West Midlands for people affected by Autism. We exist to enable all people with autism, and those who love and care for them, to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. Our passionate, exceptional staff and volunteers work across all age groups and abilities, providing direct support to people affected by autism.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing & Events Assistant to join our team and support our Head of Marketing and Communications and Training and Conferences Manager, based in our Head Office in Birmingham.

About the role

We are recruiting a passionate, creative Marketing and Events Assistant. You will work closely alongside both teams reporting into the Head of Marketing and Communications, to support the delivery of marketing projects and the organisation of events and conferences on behalf of the charity.

This is an interesting and challenging Marketing and Events Assistant role with the opportunity to be involved in a variety of different marketing communications and events activities. This is an opportunity to develop and use a wide range of skills and experience, whilst making a real impact in a large regional charity where initiative and good ideas are valued.

You will:

• Work on marketing projects and campaigns including video diaries, blogs and awareness-raising events
• Manage the Autism West Midlands online shop
• Be responsible for the maintenance of the Autism Alliance online web presence, including social media, under the supervision of the Head of Marketing and Communications.
• Attend information and marketing events, setting up and managing the organisation’s presence at such events.
• Source, research and write compelling content for AWM websites, newsletters and press releases.
• Provide support for the preparation and delivery of conferences and other events including booking venues, managing communications with delegates and keeping booking systems up to date.
• Provide efficient administrative support to ensure the effective provision of marketing, training and conferences within the charity.

About you

You will need to be a confident and creative individual, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You will be comfortable working under pressure, meeting deadlines and multi-tasking. The role would suit a recent graduate with a years experience in fast-paced events or marketing role - this could be paid or voluntary experience.

The ideal candidate will:

Essential:

• Have 2:1 degree or above
• Have at least one year of experience of working in a fast-paced marketing and/or events management environment
• Have excellent communication skills - written, verbal and interpersonal
• Be creative and flexible to meet the changing demands of the job
• Be a self-starter, able to meet deadlines and have the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external contacts
• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Have experience of organising successful events
• Have experience of updating web content management systems and using social media for marketing

Desirable:

• Have a marketing or events qualification (e.g. CIM, CIPR)
• Have an understanding of online marketing including Google Ads and Facebook advertising
• Be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Be able to write HTML and CSS
• Have experience of liaising with sponsors and selling space at events to exhibitors

You will be based at our Head Office in Edgbaston and benefit from working alongside innovative and dedicated individuals. To develop your knowledge and expertise, you will be able to take advantage of specialist training on autism and have regular contact with our expert staff.

If you would like to apply for this role then please send your CV and covering letter via Email to sarahb@autismwestmidlands..org.uk or via post to Sarah Breese, HR Assistant at Head office (Ground Floor, Main Wing, Regent Court, George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1NU). Please mark your envelope Private & Confidential. 

Whilst we'd love to get back to every applicant and give individual feedback, it isn't always possible. So, if you haven't heard from us within 14 days, please note that your application has not been successful.

And as an equal opportunities employer, you can be sure that you'll always be judged on your merits alone.

Administrator

Autism West Midlands is the leading charity in the West Midlands for people affected by Autism. We exist to enable all people with autism, and those who love and care for them, to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. Our passionate, exceptional staff and volunteers work across all age groups and abilities, providing direct support to people affected by autism. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Coordinator to join our team at one of our Services in Marston Green and provide confidential secretarial support to the Registered Care Manager.

About the role
We are currently recruiting for an Administrator who will work closely with the Management and the staff to maximise the efficiency of the service we provide.  The successful applicant will provide a full administrative service and  full efficient reception support. There are a number of varied tasks within the role.

You will:

• Provide confidential secretarial support to the Registered Care Manager including the typing of letters and reports and taking notes at meetings as required.

• Provide a polite and efficient reception service for the resource, including meeting and greeting visitors, taking and relaying accurate messages and dealing with enquiries.

• Management of incoming and outgoing post for the resource.

• Keeping the reception area tidy and presentable.

• Maintain records relating to service users and staff at the resource as appropriate, ensuring they are up to date, accurate and stored in a confidential and secure manner.

• Maintain appropriate records in relation to service user’s finances and the residential resource’s petty cash as directed by Registered Care Manager and in liaison with the Finance Officer.

• Develop knowledge skills and understanding of the needs of service users, interpreting and communicating with them effectively.

About You

In this varied role you will need to be well organised, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.   You will be comfortable with multi-tasking and communicating with a number of different people on a daily basis. The role would suit an individual with previous secretarial experience looking for a role to provide them with responsibility and a varied work day.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have good practical knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office, email and the internet to at least NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience of working in a busy office environment
• Have proven secretarial skills including typing, taking notes and answering the telephone.
• Have excellent communication skills - written, verbal and interpersonal
• Have an Organised approach to work
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Understand the importance of confidentiality

Knowledge of Autism would be desirable but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly team and use and develop skills. To develop your knowledge and expertise, you will be able to take advantage of specialist training on autism and have regular contact with our expert staff.
If you think you're the right person for the job, follow the links and attach your CV as a word document.  Whilst we'd love to get back to every applicant and give individual feedback, it isn't always possible. So, if you haven't heard from us within 14 days, please note that your application has not been successful.