Social Organiser (Bedforshire)
Employer: Oddfellows
Location: You will be home-based although activities you organise and attend will be across the branch area.
Working hours: 8 hour per week
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026
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Overall purpose:
To co-ordinate, organise, promote and develop social events and to take a proactive role in using events to attract new members to join the Branch.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
In conjunction with the CoM, be involved in the creation/execution of a social and membership development plan
Research the interests, hobbies, age and geographic spread of the membership to organise social events which appropriately reflect their interests and location
Take bookings and contact members to remind them about forthcoming events. Also undertake follow up calls to thank them for attending and to get their feedback
Develop relationships and network with local like-minded organisations with a view to exploring recruitment opportunities, increasing awareness of the Branch and its activities and the Oddfellows in general
Advertise events to the membership, and prospective members when appropriate. This will include the production of a branded events diary (at least bi-annually) and keeping the Events
Booking System up to date
Undertake administrative duties such as dealing with bookings, confirming venues, trips etc
Liaise with the Branch Development Department at Unity Office in Manchester for support and advice
Support social committee members and proactively encourage other members to volunteer–
keeping them informed and motivated. Help them with events (including taking photographs, writing event reviews for the newsletter and other front of house duties)
Attend social committee meetings and events
Any other duties reasonably required to do the job.
Person specification:
• Should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, email, internet and social media
(Facebook in particular)
• A full clean driving licence and access to a car
• Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys meeting new people and ensuring that everyone feels part of any event
• Able to budget effectively and manage money
• Is flexible and prepared to work evenings and weekends
• Has a proven ability to work to deadlines without supervision
• Strong organisational skills
• Has some experience of customer relations and marketing
• Is persuasive and confident about putting fresh ideas forward
• Is resourceful and able to overcome challenges
• Is willing to work with a range of people with different backgrounds and social circumstances.
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