Event and Marketing Support

Description:

The Langdon Foundation -- supporting Langdon College and Langdon Community (supported living)

Job title - Event and Marketing Support

Closing date - 22nd January

Job categories - Charity/Voluntary Opportunities

Paid / unpaid - Expenses only

Job description - Langdon wants to increase its profile, fund raising and footprint via the traditional media and networking. There will be the opportunity of introducing new fund raising events whilst looking at opening up interesting profile raising media opportunities. You'll come in on a full-time basis (we'll pay for your expenses) -- we are hoping this opportunity will last a year.

Langdon is unique -- we are the only Jewish charity operating both a residential college and supported living in the UK for the 16+ age group, with mild to moderate learning difficulties. Set up in 1992, Langdon currently offers both educational and supported living facilities to over 85 young adults. Langdon College, based in Manchester, provides the only Jewish residential College aged 16+ offering a range of courses from basic life skills, NVQ accreditations, through to university degrees. Langdon Community has services in London and Manchester, providing a unique network of supported living accommodation enabling young adults to live in their own homes for life. Langdon Community ensures that residents benefit from its' employment programme. Everyone enjoys a full and active social life, giving them the same opportunities as their peers.

Langdon is looking to the future and with your help, will increase its support network and profile. We will also be relying on you to market our charity in innovitive and exciting ways. You will work as part of a small team and will receive full support and have personal feedback sessions and opportunities for informal discussion.

What can you expect to be doing? Here's a list of responsibilities:
* Prepare compelling presentation packs for meetings, proposals and events.
* Have a flare for writing
* Prepare marketing and media material;

Person requirements - A focused individual to look at supporting the promotion of current events through a combination of PR activities and advertising. The individual will be working within a small team, proactive, creative with good writing and communication skills We are looking for a candidate who is dynamic, interacts well in a team setting and doesn't hesitate to take the initiative and come up with creative input.

Basic requirements:
Essential - A good understanding of multimedia and new technologies.
Sound proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Adobe Photoshop.
Time Management Skills
Multi Task