Development Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Deliver comprehensive operational support for designated UK events, including coordination with venues, partners, and suppliers.

• Gather quotes and manage travel and logistics arrangements.

• Collaborate with production teams to prepare necessary event materials.

• Create risk assessments and event documentation, which encompass briefs, schedules, and post-event evaluations.

• Represent WBR UK at events, serving as the Event Day Lead.

• Recruit and oversee event volunteers, ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping.

• Draft communications and materials that support advocacy and partnership initiatives.

• Maintain a database of UK journalists, agencies, and pertinent organizations.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with UK organizations and individuals involved in influencing and advocacy, including funding partners.

• Facilitate collaboration, events, and opportunities for external engagement.

• Conduct market and stakeholder analysis related to influencing and fundraising.

• Identify trends, organizations, networks, events, and opportunities that inform UK activities.

• Assist in the preparation of reports, trackers, and dashboards for the events portfolio utilizing the CRM.

• Ensure the maintenance of high-quality data management.

• Oversee and follow up on communications channels, including inboxes, voicemails, incoming mail, and packages.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of applicable experience.

• Proven experience in coordinating and executing events, preferably involving external stakeholders, senior audiences, or high-profile partners.

• Background in communications, events, partnerships, or advocacy/influencing activities.

• Demonstrated experience in building and nurturing relationships with external stakeholders and partners.

• Proven ability to identify and develop opportunities for collaboration, events, and external engagement.

• Experience in conducting research and market or sector analysis.

• Skilled in producing or coordinating high-quality communications and engagement materials.

• Strong project management skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.

• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Experience working with senior colleagues and external stakeholders, including the preparation of briefings, agendas, background information, and follow-up communications.

• Ability to represent the organization externally and communicate its purpose, evidence, and impact in a clear and compelling manner.

• Preferred: Experience in the charity, international development, sustainability, or a similar sector.

• Preferred: Experience with high-profile events, senior audiences, advocacy organizations, funders, or external partners.

• Preferred: Experience in developing and maintaining networks of contacts, leveraging relationships to create opportunities and amplify organizational messages.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Access to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.