Festival & Events Assistant (1962)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have sound knowledge of festivals and events?

Are you self motivated and willing to use your initiative?

Do enjoy working as part of a team?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

As a member of the festivals and events team you will work together with colleagues to maximise the income generated from donations and Sourced by Oxfam products, through efficient stock processing and creative visual merchandising, and deliver a consistent experience to our customers and donors in the shop which reflects Oxfam’s brand and values.

Please note: This role is based in Batley hub and onsite at festival locations.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Sound knowledge of festivals and events
• Self motivated and willing to use your initiative
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Enjoy engaging with members of the public
• Sound knowledge and experience of festivals or relevant events work.
• Awareness of Health and Safety and dynamic risk assessment in particular on event sites.
• Good self-management and self-awareness – this role is about leading by supporting others, rather than by directing and commanding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of business.
• The ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy
• Experience of working with, motivating and managing volunteers.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.