At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with the public, recruit members, and promote Cornwall Heritage Trust at various events.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to preserving Cornish heritage.
- Benefits: Earn £13.45/hour plus 30% commission, travel contributions, and charity-branded kit.
- Other info: Flexible hours with weekend work; great for students looking to gain experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while sharing your love for Cornish history.
- Qualifications: Sales experience, outgoing personality, and interest in local heritage.
The predicted salary is between 27800 - 27800 £ per year.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 13th July
Salary: Real Living Wage £13.45 an hour, with 30% commission on net membership sales
Working Hours: Zero-hour contract
Place of Work: Home (private site venues), Krowji, Redruth
Uncapped commission
Charity-branded uniform and kit
Membership of Cornwall Heritage Trust
Travel contribution at 0.55p per mile
Overview: We are looking for experienced and passionate salespeople to join our team as Event Ambassadors, with the confidence and motivation to inspire people to support Cornwall Heritage Trust. Our Event Ambassadors mainly work independently at venues (pre-booked by our in-house team) alongside supporting our Events team at larger in-house events (such as our Heritage Festival, Awenek). Venues typically include farmer’s markets, historical sites and shows/events. If you have fundraising/sales experience, an outgoing personality and an interest in Cornish history, then we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your experience to a position where you can contribute directly to a cause that you are passionate about.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit new members of the Cornwall Heritage Trust, selling merchandise, engaging with attendees, accepting and facilitating donations.
- Attend pre-booked venues/events and set up materials (this can include setting up gazebos and displays, to sharing historic handling objects).
- Complete all relevant paperwork, reports and timesheets in an accurate and timely manner in line with management requirements, including the use of IT.
- Represent Cornwall Heritage Trust in a professional and informed manner at all times, whether engaging with members of the public, venues, Trust staff, volunteers or any other supporters.
- Comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure the privacy of individuals.
- Follow and implement the Institute of Fundraising (IoF) guidelines.
- Relay any feedback received from the public, supporters, or members to the Membership Manager in a timely manner.
- Ensure Health and Safety obligations laid out in the Health and Safety Policy are met across the breadth of office and field/venue-based activity, being aware and adaptable to Risk Assessments.
Other information: The nature of the role will require working weekends (inclusive of Sundays).
Event Ambassador in Redruth employer: Cornwall Heritage Trust Ltd
Cornwall Heritage Trust is an exceptional employer that offers a unique opportunity for Event Ambassadors to engage with the community while promoting Cornish history. With a supportive work culture, flexible zero-hour contracts, and the potential for uncapped commission, employees can thrive both personally and professionally. The role not only allows for meaningful contributions to a charitable cause but also provides opportunities for growth and development within a passionate team dedicated to preserving Cornwall's heritage.
Contact Details:
Cornwall Heritage Trust Ltd Recruitment Team
