SSEN is seeking an Administrator and Events Coordinator

Hours: 21 hours (F.T.E) - Initially fixed term until end of June 2023.

Rate of Pay: £14400 (£24,000 full time equivalent x 60 per cent).

Immediate Start

Sheffield Social Enterprise Network Community Interest Company (SSEN) is a membership based social enterprise, working in Sheffield and the surrounding Sheffield City Region. Our work includes our membership programme, working with partners, consultancy support, delivering events for social entrepreneurs and those working in the sector and advocacy and representation for the sector both locally and nationally. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join us to support our work with the Social Enterprise Exchange Programme (www.socentxchange.net).

Social Enterprise Exchange (SEE) is a programme managed by a consortium of specialist social enterprise support organisations and part funded by the European Union through the Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme 2014-2020.  SEE provides a comprehensive programme of social enterprise support contributing to jobs, growth and social inclusion across the Sheffield City Region.  The project promotes social entrepreneurship, through awareness raising events, knowledge exchange and peer networking; it provides step-up support for start-ups, including hot-desks, start-up grants and mentoring; and offers specialist enterprise advice and support for existing social enterprises to grow and to develop new products and services.

As a partner of the Social Enterprise Exchange we are looking for someone to lead in coordinating and promoting events and fulfilling the relevant administration necessary in order to fulfil our role within the programme.  We are seeking an individual with experience in administration, dealing with budgets and event planning/organising, and interested in working with small to medium social enterprises within the Sheffield City Region. The individual must be able to work independently as well as work to as part of a team. They will be expected to work closely with the Network Coordinator, other team members of SSEN as well as other partners and organisations within the region.  The individual will provide support in promoting the programme and organising regular in person and online events and master classes for social enterprises in the region, whilst working closely with the Network Coordinator to support with any relevant SSEN administration. The role will also include using social media and other online platforms to promote the Social Enterprise Exchange and events delivered and hosted by SSEN.

The role is initially offered as a hybrid role of working in the office and from home. For equality and diversity purposes, the role can also be an office only based role for those that are unable to work from home. The individual will have regular meetings with the Network Coordinator, Directors and programme partners and will be expected to attend any events organised and delivered by SSEN as well as relevant partner meetings where required. Some evening work may be required as part of this post.

To apply for this role, download the full job application pack here and email us your CV and covering letter telling us how you fit the person specification and why you would like to be a part of our team. Please email them to jodie@ssen.org.uk with the email subject as ‘Administrator and Events Coordinator Job Application’.

Deadline for applications is Friday 7th January 2022 at Midday. Interviews will take place between 11th – 13th January according to availability.