{"id":3598,"date":"2026-03-12T10:42:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contentosocialhomes.com\/blog\/?p=3598"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:42:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:42:54","slug":"now-hiring-event-organiser-survivor-engagement-birmingham-apply-by-20-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contentosocialhomes.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/12\/now-hiring-event-organiser-survivor-engagement-birmingham-apply-by-20-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Hiring: Event Organiser \u2013 Survivor Engagement | Birmingham | Apply by 20 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;\">\n\n  <div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#02334e 0%,#0b4f75 100%);padding:40px 30px;border-radius:18px;color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:30px;\">\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.9;\">Careers at Contento Social Homes<\/p>\n    <h1 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:34px;line-height:1.2;color:#ffffff;\">Event Organiser \u2013 Survivor Engagement<\/h1>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;font-size:18px;max-width:700px;\">Join us in creating safe, empowering and meaningful events that support women survivors of domestic abuse and strengthen community participation.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:15px;margin-bottom:30px;\">\n    <div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;\">\n      <strong style=\"display:block;color:#02334e;margin-bottom:6px;\">Location<\/strong>\n      <span>Birmingham (community-based with local travel)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;\">\n      <strong style=\"display:block;color:#02334e;margin-bottom:6px;\">Working Hours<\/strong>\n      <span>20 hours per week (flexible, to be agreed)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;\">\n      <strong style=\"display:block;color:#02334e;margin-bottom:6px;\">Contract<\/strong>\n      <span>Fixed-Term from March 2026 to 28 February 2027<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;\">\n      <strong style=\"display:block;color:#02334e;margin-bottom:6px;\">Pay<\/strong>\n      <span>To be confirmed<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#fff7ed;border:1px solid #fed7aa;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;margin-bottom:30px;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#9a3412;\">Application Deadline:<\/strong>\n    <span style=\"color:#7c2d12;\"> 20 March 2026<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size:26px;color:#02334e;margin-bottom:12px;\">About the Role<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">\n      We are looking for a compassionate, organised and proactive <strong>Event Organiser \u2013 Survivor Engagement<\/strong> to plan and deliver survivor-focused events that promote engagement, wellbeing and participation. This is an important community-based role for someone who can coordinate activities with care, professionalism and sensitivity.\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n      The successful candidate will be responsible for organising venues, supporting attendance, maintaining accurate records, gathering feedback and producing post-event reports in line with organisational objectives. You will work closely with colleagues, support workers and external partners to ensure events are safe, accessible and meaningful for survivors.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size:26px;color:#02334e;margin-bottom:12px;\">Job Purpose<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n      To plan, coordinate and deliver survivor-focused events that promote engagement, wellbeing and participation. The postholder will be responsible for venue booking, liaising with support workers, encouraging survivor attendance, maintaining accurate records, collecting feedback, and producing post-event reports in line with organisational objectives.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size:26px;color:#02334e;margin-bottom:14px;\">Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n    <ul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0;\">\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Plan and organise events in accordance with agreed objectives and timelines.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Identify and book suitable venues, ensuring accessibility, confidentiality, and compliance with health and safety requirements.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Liaise with support workers to coordinate attendance and ensure appropriate support arrangements are in place.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Conduct authorised visits, where appropriate, to encourage survivors to attend events and provide clear information about participation.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Prepare and maintain accurate attendance registers for all events.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Draft and distribute feedback forms and support survivors to complete them where required.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Collect, review, and securely store feedback in line with data protection requirements.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Produce a structured report following each event, including attendance figures, feedback summary, observations, and recommendations.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Submit reports to the Manager within agreed deadlines.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.<\/li>\n      <li>Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners where required.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:20px;margin-bottom:30px;\">\n    <div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:16px;padding:22px;\">\n      <h2 style=\"font-size:24px;color:#02334e;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\">Essential Criteria<\/h2>\n      <ul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0;\">\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Experience in organising events or community-based activities.<\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Experience working with vulnerable individuals or survivor groups.<\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Strong organisational and time management skills.<\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.<\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality principles.<\/li>\n        <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general administrative systems.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"background:#fffaf0;border:1px solid #fcd34d;border-radius:16px;padding:22px;\">\n      <h2 style=\"font-size:24px;color:#8a5a00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\">Desirable Criteria<\/h2>\n      <ul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0;\">\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Training in safeguarding.<\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Experience within housing, support services, or community engagement settings.<\/li>\n        <li>First Aid certification.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#02334e;border-radius:18px;padding:28px 24px;color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:24px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size:26px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;color:#ffffff;\">Why Join Us?<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">\n      This is an opportunity to play a direct role in creating supportive, well-organised and impactful events for survivors. Your work will help foster trust, participation and wellbeing while contributing to a wider mission of empowerment and recovery.\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n      If you are organised, empathetic and committed to delivering meaningful community engagement, we would love to hear from you.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:18px;padding:26px 22px;margin-bottom:24px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size:26px;color:#02334e;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">\n      To apply for this role, please send your <strong>CV and a cover letter<\/strong> to\n      <a href=\"mailto:hr@contentosocialhomes.com\" style=\"color:#0b4f75;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;\">hr@contentosocialhomes.com<\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">\n      Alternatively, you may apply online using the following application page:\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contentosocialhomes.com\/blog\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b4f75;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;\">Apply Online<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n      Please ensure your application is submitted by <strong>20 March 2026<\/strong>.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:18px;padding:30px 20px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size:28px;color:#02334e;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;\">Apply Now<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\">Send your <strong>CV and cover letter<\/strong> to:<\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">\n      <a href=\"mailto:hr@contentosocialhomes.com\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#0b4f75;text-decoration:none;\">hr@contentosocialhomes.com<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">or submit your application online:<\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 22px;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contentosocialhomes.com\/blog\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d68c2a;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:bold;\">Apply Online<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;color:#4b5563;\">Deadline: <strong>20 March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Careers at Contento Social Homes Event Organiser \u2013 Survivor Engagement Join us in creating safe, empowering and meaningful events that support women survivors of domestic abuse and strengthen community participation. 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