Full Time -2 year fixed term contract with potential to extend
Salary: £26,700
Closing Date: 21st October
Interviews: 31st October
Start Date: December
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + public bank holidays, birthday off, a wellbeing day and 2 days a week flexible home-based working, private pension scheme
Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University is a local children’s charity that aims to raise the aspirations, confidence and engagement of children living in underprivileged areas by providing experiences that they otherwise wouldn't have. We are very lucky to have a strong network of corporate supporters and we now need to expand our corporate team.
If you are someone who loves working with other people, loves going the extra mile to give amazing service and understands the importance of communication, we would love to hear from you! We are looking for a vibrant, driven and personable individual who loves a front facing role and making lasting relationships. This role involves lots of networking, attending out of hours events so we are looking for someone that thrives in a social environment and can approach people confidently.
The Partnership Coordinator will support the Partnership Manager in looking after our corporate supporters, developing strong relationships and ensuring that they receive the very best communications. You will also accompany our partners on the trips that they sponsor which can include going to London and Edinburgh, sometimes overnight.
This role involves regular interactions with the business community and will occasionally require out of hours work to attend events, including some weekends and evenings. Please do not apply if you are unable to work flexible hours of this nature.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Nurturing and supporting relationships with existing corporate partners
Coordinating all communications with our corporate supporters
Representing the charity at some business and networking events
Coordinating social media content relating to corporate support and the business community
Supporting volunteers from partner businesses
Attending partner sponsored experiences and business visits
About you:
You will be an enthusiastic and confident person with excellent communication skills and the ability to create strong and lasting relationships. Being warm, friendly and approachable is key to this role.
The following skills are essential:
· A full clean driving license and access to own car
· Knowledge of the principles of good supporter management and/or customer care
· Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
· A passion for the work that the charity does
The following skills are desirable:
· Experience managing customer relationships
· Experience working in the corporate sector
· Knowledge of corporate community support trends/ESG/ CSR
· Previous experience in a similar role
About us:
Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University is a local charity that strives to give every child the opportunities they deserve, no matter what circumstances they were born into. Many children around Hull and the East Riding do not have the same opportunities that other children have in the UK. Many have never been much further than the street in which they live and some children will never visit another city until they reach adulthood. Because of this, some children don’t have any aspirations for the future.
HEY Children’s University gives local children the opportunities that they otherwise wouldn’t have and gives them the chance to discover their interests and talents- the chance to create their own dreams. The charity aims to light up every path that a child could take and show them their options.
HEY Children’s University offers a diverse range of experiences that are designed to raise aspirations, confidence and self esteem. Some of these experiences include days at local businesses where the children learn about the industry, meet the staff and take part in a range of activities. The charity also gives children the chance to visit other cities such as London and Edinburgh, offering sleepovers in exciting venues such as the Natural History Museum and the HMS Belfast battleship.
Our team culture code:
1. We make a difference to children’s Lives
2. We communicate well and celebrate success often
3. We treat each other with respect and compassion at all times
4. We are always honest and transparent
5. We celebrate individuality
6. We are passionate and positive
7. We enjoy autonomy and variety in our roles
8. We work hard but we laugh a lot too!
9. We have a can-do attitude and help each other
10. We protect our culture together
Please email us for a more detailed person specification.
To apply for this role please submit your CV and a 1-2 minute video explaining why you should be considered for this role to our CEO Rose James - [email protected] by 21st October
All applications must include a video in order to be considered, please get in touch if you are unable to access technology to do this.
Tips for your video: The video should be treated as the “covering letter” for your application so include what you would usually include in a covering letter. The quality of the camera footage will not affect your application so the video can be taken on any phone or camera. Let us know why you are interested in the role and why you would be a good candidate. Feel free to be a little creative- we want to see your personality!
We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) (LGBTQIA+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at Hull & East Yorkshire Children’s University and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.