Event Coordinator

Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

As an industry leader in event medical care, St John Ambulance provides staff at thousands of events across the UK each year. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Events Team as an Event Coordinator with responsibility for the planning and delivery of first aid and medical provision. This is a busy and varied position where you will contribute to the development of event plans, assist with resourcing and deployment, and support with event logistics. Due to the nature of this role, there will be a requirement to work unsociable hours including weekends and travel across your region.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools, and volunteering days.

About You:

• Proven experience in operations planning and delivery
• Experience of using a computerized planning system as well as data input and applications
• Experience of developing and managing relationships with external stakeholders such as Safety Advisory Groups
• Ability to work on your own initiative and take responsibility for end-to-end event delivery
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with internal and external stakeholders

About The Role:

• Develop and manage detailed plans identifying levels of resources required and producing risk assessments
• Own and lead on the planning of assigned events within a geographical area ensuring any issues identified are escalated appropriately
• Ensure the high-quality delivery of effective and safe patient care at all times
• Represent St John at external multi-agency meetings and safety advisory groups to support the delivery of mass participation events
• Build and manage effective relationships with customers/event organisers and volunteers to ensure a consistently high level of service

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training, and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them.