T1 Project Co-ordinator
Job Introduction
We deliver a critical Type 1 service. We provide events and holidays which offer a unique experience, that gives children, young people and families affected by Type 1 diabetes, time and space to gain confidence, share experiences and realise that they’re not alone. We don’t want people to be defined or limited by their diabetes. We help people not only to manage and control their diabetes but to have fun and live a happy life, just like anyone else. These events are life changing.
Reporting to the Senior Events Manager, the T1 Project Co-ordinator will support the Diabetes UK T1 Services Team by coordinating the setting up and delivery of the high-quality events/activities which make up the Diabetes UK Type 1 events for families, children and adults living with Type 1 diabetes.
Interviews: 18 June 2019
Role Responsibility
- Provide administration and support.
- Support the Type 1 Events Team with marketing and promotion plans.
- Ensure excellent communication and collaboration internally and externally
- Ensure relevant databases and systems are kept up to date
- Be responsible for generating invoices, maintaining accurate payment records using relevant software.
- Attend events and activities to support the Type 1 Project Lead as required
The Ideal Candidate
- A highly motivated, solution focused and resilient individual, who is highly organised and efficient with excellent organisational and attention to detail skills.
- A skilled communicator, with the ability to interact effectively and build relationships with a wide range of people.
- Have experience in customer service as an administrator and in event management.
Package Description
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working
- Discounts on gym membership and days out
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
About the Company
Diabetes is the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time. There are currently 3.8 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes, and 1 million more with undiagnosed Type 2.
We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications. We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.
Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes. We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.
But there's more to do. And you can be part of it.
We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.
We've recently been awarded a One Star Accreditation status by Best Companies. And this year we were named 65th in the top 100 not-for-profit organisations in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list.
We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.
We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm. If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us?
To learn more about the work we do - Click here
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