Conference and Events Officer

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Hours
37 hours per week

About the Organisation

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families, and their carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so that the needs of people with MND, as well as everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by the wider society.

About the role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Conference and Events Officer to join our Engagement team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. The Conference and Events Officer will support delivering in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, working closely with colleagues, venues and suppliers to ensure everything runs efficiently and accessibly.

Responsibilities

• Project lead on planning, coordination, and delivery of designated physical, hybrid, and virtual events
• Oversee effective and accurate setup and maintenance of event registration platforms, ensuring a smooth attendee experience
• Lead on venue visits and support with venue and stakeholder discussions
• Proactively champion accessibility and inclusion across all events to ensure equitable participation
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to support collaborative planning
• Support event marketing, including webpage content and digital promotions
• Took ownership of event logistic tasks assigned by the Conference and Events Manager
• Represent the team at stakeholder meetings where required
• Work with colleagues, including the Symposium Event Manager and Celebrity Relations & Partnerships Manager, to deliver key event logistics

Skills, Competencies, & Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Experience delivering in-person, hybrid, and virtual events
• Skilled in using CRM systems to support event delivery
• Able to travel and transport event materials when needed
• Willingness to work outside standard hours and stay overnight occasionally
• Strong digital skills, including event software (Events Air) and webpage updates
• Understanding of digital marketing tools such as Dotdigital
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders and suppliers
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple projects

Compensation & Benefits

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.

Conditions of employment

• You need to have the right to work in the UK

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Northampton office and remotely

How to apply

• To support an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. If you would like to apply via video or audio file, please send your recorded application to [email protected]

Policies

• We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND: employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

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