Events Assistants Scheme 2016Events Department

Candidate Information Pack

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Contents

Welcome 3

Role profile 4

Key Role Details 5

Are we right for you? 5

The recruitment process & timescales 7

About Events 7

Where are we? 8

What we can offer you 9

How to apply 9

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Welcome Cancer Research UK is an inspiring story about smart, brave people who came together to beat cancer. We’ve been going since 1902 and along the way we’ve achieved a long list of firsts. Now we’re pushing well into the future – developing newer, kinder treatments and getting closer to cures.

It’s a great time to be thinking about a career with us. Cancer Research UK is a large and dynamic charity employing over 3,500 staff. We have an ambitious five-year strategy and challenging goals to achieve, and we need passionate, sharp and talented individuals to share and drive our success over the next five years and beyond.

I'm delighted to welcome you to Cancer Research UK Events team and the UK's largest fundraising event series. Each year over 550,000 people will take part in 300 events nationwide, all doing something amazing whilst raising millions for Cancer Research UK. Whatever the event, our staff, volunteers and supporters all share our vision of beating cancer sooner.

As an Events Assistant you will play a vital role in the professional delivery of great marketing, excellent events and ultimately – memorable fundraising experiences for our supporters.

Our events portfolio currently ranges from night-time walks, Race for life 5K, 10K, Pretty Muddy, through to the UK’s first women only marathon.

I am excited and ambitious for the future of events, and I hope you share our passion and commitment to achieve our goals. We're here to support you in delivering the best work of your career!

Welcome & good luck,

Clive SandersHead of Events

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Role Profile Role Title: Events Assistant

Reports to: Events Manager

Direct Reports: None

Location: Field/Regionally based Date: Jan 2016

Summary of the Role’s Main Purpose:

Cancer Research UK’s Event Assistant Scheme is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an integral role in the successful delivery of some of the country’s leading events, that generate substantial and sustained income for Cancer Research UK’s life saving, world class research.

Cancer Research UK’s event team is split into 9 regional teams and we are looking for Event Assistants in each of these regions. In 2015 each regional team will have a dedicated team of Event Assistants (EA’s) who will support the Area Event Managers with the delivery of all their events from May to July.

Key Responsibilities: Support the Event Manager in the delivery of their events Manage a large number of volunteers Manage and own key areas of responsibility including; course management and start and finish

management Manage some operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment Ensuring all Cancer Research UK health and safety guidelines are met Support the delivery of regional events marketing and communications activity (where

applicable and necessary) to recruit event participants and volunteers Build knowledge of and relationship with key stakeholders in the communities where events

are held Look after any found children at events

Key Behaviours, Competencies and Skills: A passion for events and event management The motivation, tenacity and ability to support the delivery of logistically complex and large

scale events Proactive in achieving results, capable of solving problems and responding positively to new

opportunities and challenges Confident and practical attitude, with the ability to work on own initiative Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people Confident in making logical decisions on event day to improve the supporter and volunteer

experience Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to represent Cancer Research UK and

manage large groups of volunteers Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to multitask

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Additional Considerations: Physical activity is required Willing to work unsociable hours This is predominantly weekend work Working in all weather conditions (cold, rain, wind and sunshine!) You may be required to travel and stay away from home as required It is preferable to hold a full and clean driving licence but not always essential Must be willing to work across Regional Events Eligible to work in the UK CRUK will carry out an Enhanced DBS with barred list check as part of your induction

Key Role Details:Location: Regionally based across the UK.

Salary: £7.20 per hour

Number of Events: You will be required to work at approximately 6 Events during May – July*.

Hours of Work: Your hours of work will vary depending on the type and size of event.

Start Date: May 2016

End Date: *July 2016

Contract: Casual contract

*There will also be some events that we need support for in September and October.

Are we right for you?We believe in our vision: to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. It’s big and audacious, but we have a plan of attack, and day by day, we are breaking down cancer. This is what gets us up in the morning and unites us. We don’t have organisational values or behaviours – instead – a set of Beliefs which guide the way we work:

United we are stronger than cancerSmart minds and brave hearts win

Our stories change the world

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We asked our people to describe our working culture in one word in our recent staff survey, the word cloud below shows the results. You can also hear from our people talking about their CRUK experience.

We’re a consistently ambitious organisation, we encourage our people to embrace a sense of the possible, and to learn and grow. We support this through our Learning & Development team who focus on providing personal development opportunities through a broad portfolio of development opportunities.

“Knowing what I do day-to-day will have an impact on me, my family, as well as compete strangers on the other side of the world” is how one of the team described what's great about working here. This combined with our friendly environment, our flexible working options and the inspirational working culture add up to a rewarding and satisfying career.

So if you are bright, courageous, a people person that loves to engage people creatively, and want to help us achieve this vision, we’re sure we will be right for you.

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Recruitment process and timescales

Recruitment process

The first stage of the process is to complete an online application; you will be asked a number of questions relating to the role.

Shortlising will be completed by the 26th February 2016.

Assessment days will be held in each region week commencing 14th March 2016. The assessments day will comprise of a practical task and an interview. Unfortunately if you are not able to attend the Assessment day we are not able to consider your application.

Offers will be made week commencing 21st March 2016.

Training day

A compulsory training day will be held on the 11th and 12th April, if you are not able to attend the training day unfortunately we are not in a position to offer you a role. You will not be paid for the training days, however your travel costs will be reimbursed.

About EventsRace For Life

Race for Life is Cancer Research UK’s flagship event. It is the largest women-only fundraising event in the UK and has been taking place since 1994. Race for Life is a community, with everyone united against cancer – all cancers. At Race for Life women lead the way, banding together to raise vital funds. Everyone is welcome - women of all ages,sizes and fitness levels are invited to run or walk5K, 10K or Pretty Muddy and raise sponsorship for completing the distance. Since Race for Life began anincredible six million participants have raised over £457 million for vital research into all 200 types of cancer. There are approximately 280 events around the UK taking place between May and July.

To find out more about Race for Life, please visit

Where we are?Cancer Research UK head office is located in the Angel Building,407 St John Street, Islington. London EC1V 4AD

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The National Events team is a field based team that covers the entire country. We are split into 9 regions as depicted above. The regions cover the following areas:

Regions Northern Ireland, Scotland and North East England (including Scotland, Belfast, Tyne and Wear) North (covering Yorkshire, Cleveland, Lincolnshire) North West (covering Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales) Midlands (covering West and East Midlands, Warwickshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire) East Anglia (covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire) Central England (covering Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire

and Northamptonshire) South West and South Wales (covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Wiltshire and South and Mid Wales). London (within the M25) South (including East Dorset, Kent, Hampshire, East and West Sussex).

What we can offer you You will be provided with a robust Cancer Research UK Induction You will be provided with specific Event Management and Logistics training You will be supported by an Area Event Manager or Senior Area Events Manager who will act as your supervisor and

mentor to ensure you get the best of this experience

Every step we make towards beating cancer relies heavily on our people. That’s why, in recognition of our dedicated and talented teams, we hope this scheme offers you some fantastically rewarding benefits. These include:

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Working within the highest performing Events Team in the UK - You’ll become part of a dedicated events team, have fun and organise events which bring together communities, survivors and those who have been touched by cancer

Invaluable and rare experience, exposure and knowledge in course management, start and finish management and volunteer management

Forging some great contacts/networks within the UK’s leading charity Helping us to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured whilst also gaining experience in managing time-

pressured projects, building confidence, communication and relationship management skills. The satisfaction of knowing that you are making a vital difference to the pioneering work of Cancer Research UK

How to apply To apply for a role on our website, or to sign up for job alerts you'll need to create a profile with your personal contact details then upload a cover letter and CV.

By creating a job profile, you will become active in the Cancer Research UK candidate pool which we can use to search for candidates. You can choose to be notified if there are any new job postings that match your profile.

A list of vacancies by geographical location, as well as the online application are available on our online recruitment system. If you need any help please don’t hesitate to contact the recruitment team on recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Please note:

The Assessment Day for this role will take place the week commencing 14th March 2016 in the region you’re applying to, and the Training Days will take place on 11th and 12th April 2016 – it is essential that you can make both of these dates. Unfortunately, we cannot accept/consider your application if you are unable to attend on these dates.

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