Love people? Love your community? This is the job for you.
Are you the person who knows everyone, starts conversations easily and leaves people smiling? Can you turn a coffee morning, a community fair or a social media post into a real connection? We’d love to hear from you.
At Home Instead, we help older people across the Isle of Wight live happily and independently in their own homes. We’re looking for a confident, creative Events & Business Development Coordinator to be the face and voice of our office, building relationships, running great events and helping our business grow.
Based in our office and working closely alongside our Manager and Director, you’ll play a key part in shaping the future of Home Instead Isle of Wight. Your ideas will be heard, and you’ll see the direct impact of your work as we grow.
What you’ll be doing
- Working hand in hand with our Manager and Director to develop and grow Home Instead Isle of Wight
- Planning and running events, from community fairs and exhibitions to recruitment days
- Getting out into the community, building a network of local contacts, organisations and referral partners
- Continuing to grow our Cup of Kindness and Checking In initiatives, bringing people together and helping reduce loneliness in our community
- Delivering friendly, informative talks on topics that matter to older people, such as dementia, fraud prevention, and nutrition and hydration
- Bringing our social media to life with engaging, up-to-date content
- Promoting both our care services and our career opportunities
- Tracking enquiries and using the data to see what’s working and shape your plans
- Working towards clear targets and seeing the impact of your efforts
What we’re looking for
- A natural networker, confident face to face, on the phone, by email and on video calls
- Experience of organising events and building relationships in a local community to achieve results
- A good understanding of marketing, including managing social media
- Comfortable presenting to groups of all sizes
- Organised, self-motivated and happy to use your initiative
- Confident with Microsoft Office or Google Suite, and happy to learn new systems (including a CRM)
- Comfortable using data to make decisions
- Flexible and resilient, ready to adapt to the needs of the business
Why join Home Instead?
- Mileage paid
- Blue Light Card
- Incentives for helping grow Home Instead
- Lunch on us every Friday
- Work directly with senior leadership and help shape where the business goes next
- A role with real purpose: your work helps older people in your community get the support they need
- Variety every day, with no two weeks the same
- Freedom to bring your own ideas and creativity, including shaping our community projects and events
- Supportive, friendly local team backed by a trusted national brand
Ready to make a difference?
Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Each Home Instead office is independently owned and operated.
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Events & Business Development Coordinator – Home Instead Isle of Wight in Cowes employer: Home Instead
Home Instead East Nottingham is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its clients and employees. With a strong focus on community impact, our supportive work culture fosters personal growth and development, offering comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful difference while enjoying the unique advantage of working in a compassionate environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve.
