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Comment by Lisa Connell on June 19, 2008 at 10:17am

PA to the Director
Job location: North London, N11

Volunteer Position – Full Time

Company: Rent A Date For Charity Limited

Online auction dating site all profits go to charity (worldwide).

I am looking for PA to work with me from my home. You will be working voluntarily from my home for a new online auction dating site which aims to raise as much money as possible for charity!

Role: PA to the Director

Description:

Objective to ensure the efficient organisation and management of the Director’s office and her working day to ensure the most effective use of her time. You will report directly to the Director and will gain a valuable oversight to the business at both a strategic and operational level. The incumbent would be responsible for:

• Diary Management and Secretarial Duties:
• Manage and schedule all internal and external meetings, conference calls, speeches and presentations, business reviews, function and dinner arrangements along with her own medical appointment.
• Organise the efficient day-to-day running of the office in line with my needs and priorities.
• Prioritise diary and workflows using initiative and judgment from knowledge of key issues as to what action needs to be taken and liaise with the Senior Managers and Direct Reports where appropriate.
• Receive incoming telephone calls, ascertaining their nature and importance, and deal with a wide variety of enquiries.
• Business correspondence using software packages as necessary; effective filing; accurate and timely typing.
• All duties associated with travel and entertainment.

Communication and Correspondence:
•
Screen inward correspondence, communication and confidential liaison with other Directors’ offices, direct reports, colleagues, external associates and forward to the Director.
• Draft or action responses as appropriate.
• Gather papers on a wide range of topics as agreed.

Other:

Organise the logistics and planning for all staff.
• Prepare articles and newsletters for both online and off.
• Manage a regular Staff Communications programme.
• Advise Director of views and trends within business unit.
• Supervise both PR & Sales staff.
• Assist other office members who are either absent or have a heavy workload.
• Identify and resolve operational/technical/customer problems.
• Record and monitor personnel files annual leave and absence records.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work methodically and to high standards
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Attention to detail is key
Excellent oral and written communication skills
• PC literate – strong IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, knowledge of Photoshop and Dreamweaver an advantage however training can be provided.
• Ideally shorthand, audio and typing skills
• Highly personable and team orientated
• Polished, professional approach with ability to liaise with colleagues and customers at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines and timescales
• Adapting to change Improves personal effectiveness in response to changes at work by identifying new learning and self development opportunities that arise from the change and working towards them.
• Attention to detail Ensures that information is correctly processed and that work complies with relevant internal/external rules, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Checks work and correct mistakes promptly.
• Delivering Business Results Focuses attention and resources upon meeting agreed business targets, priorities and objectives. Planning and Control Achieves business goals by establishing priorities, actions, milestones and constraints in a logical sequence and checking progress against these plans, taking corrective action as required.
• Providing Excellent Customer Service Exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers through the quality of customer service, meeting their needs and demonstrating the added value of the service provided.
• Team Working Works co-operatively and productively with others; openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues from around the organisation to achieve business goals.
• Using Information Effectively Collects and collates necessary facts, figures and opinions, using a range of sources and adds value by identifying patterns, trends and relationships in the data.

Special Skills/Experience/Competencies:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organisation and flexibility
• Ability to form relationships with clients
• Public speaking
• Negotiating skills
• Confidence and discretion
• Time-management
• Ability to prioritise and multitask
• Discretion

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills.

Other requirements include a 'can do' spirit, good teamwork skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines, problem solving under pressure, good time-management and organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.

Educational Requirements:

The candidate should be educated to at least A Level or equivalent, with a good standard of English, both written and spoken, and basic mathematics including percentages.

To apply, please send your CV to admin@rentadateforcharity.com along with a covering letter detailing why you would like to work for me.

I can only accept applications from candidates who are available for face to face interviews in London within 48 hours. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that I will contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. We will consider you for all our vacancies now and in the future. Please do not reapply unless requested to do so.

Comment by Lisa Connell on June 19, 2008 at 10:17am

Events Manager

Job location: Home based (Worldwide)

Volunteer Position – Full Time

Company: Rent A Date For Charity Limited – www.RentADateForCharity.com
I am looking for several Events Managers to manage events within their own territories (worldwide). You will be working voluntarily from home for a new online auction dating site which aims to raise as much money as possible for charity!
Role: Events Manager

I am looking for a dynamic and motivated Events Manager to be responsible for all Events both on and off line.
Benefits: You will be provided with a company phone and internet access for business use only.
Responsibilities:

Event organiser will be involved in the organisation of events from conception through to completion. Events can include:
• Exhibitions and fairs;
• Festivals;
• Conferences;
• Promotions and product launches;
• Fundraising and social events.
The role of event organiser must be hands-on and be working as part of a team. The event organiser must be able to complete a wide range of activities requiring clear communication and excellent organisational skills and must respond quickly to change, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of an event.
Typical activities include:
• Researching markets to identify opportunities for events;
• Liaising with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements;
• Producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets);
• Securing and booking a suitable venue or location;
• Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to;
• Co-ordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire;
• Planning room layouts and the entertainment programme, scheduling workshops and demonstrations;
• Organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and press;
• Identifying and securing speakers or special guests;
• Co-ordinating staffing requirements and staff briefings;
• Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners;
• Arranging accommodation for exhibitors and/or delegates;
• Preparing delegate packs and papers;
• Creating, implementing and monitoring marketing and PR plans;
• Liaising with clients and designers to create a brand/look for the event;
• Liaising with newspapers, TV, radio and other media;
• Writing press releases or briefs in order to gain maximum exposure for the event;
• Organising the design and production of tickets, posters, catalogues and sales brochures;
• Co-ordinating everything on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly;
• Handling client queries on the day and troubleshooting exhibitor and visitor problems on the day;
• Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event, and clearing the venue efficiently;
• Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders).
• Recruit and maintain staff.
As we are a small organisation we may sub-contract some of the tasks listed here, However we aim to under go all these activities ourselves dividing the tasks amongst the team within my organisation.

Special Skills/Experience/Competencies:
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organisation and flexibility
• Ability to form relationships with clients
• Public speaking
• Negotiating skills
• Confidence and discretion
• Time-management
• Ability to prioritise and multitask
• Discretion

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills.
Other requirements include a 'can do' spirit, good teamwork skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines, problem solving under pressure, good time-management and organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.

Educational Requirements:
The candidate should be educated to at least A Level or equivalent, with a good standard of English, both written and spoken, and basic mathematics including percentages.
To apply, please send your CV to admin@rentadateforcharity.com along with a covering letter detailing why you would like to work for me.

I can only accept applications from candidates who are available for face to face interviews in London within 48 hours. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that I will contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. We will consider you for all our vacancies now and in the future. Please do not reapply unless requested to do so.

www.RentADateForCharity.com

Comment by Lisa Connell on June 19, 2008 at 10:17am

Advertising Sales & Promotional Executive

Job location: Mainly Home based

Volunteer Position – Full Time

Company: Rent A Date For Charity Limited – www.rentadateforcharity.com
Online auction dating site all profits go to charity (worldwide).

I am looking for an Advertising Sales Executive. You will be working voluntarily for a new online auction dating site which aims to raise as much money as possible for charity!
Do you like to manage your own Sales territory? If the answer is yes, then please read on?

Role: Advertising Sales Executive

I am looking for a dynamic and motivated Advertising Sales Executive to be responsible for all advertising and sponsorship, both online and off.

Benefits: You will be provided with a company phone and internet access for business use only.
Responsibilities:

• Sell the company's advertising and sponsorship to new and existing customers.
• To exceed monthly and annual sales revenue targets.
• Manage the sales territory and customer accounts through telephone calls and some possible field visits.
• To develop close links with clients that will enable the client to find new ways to develop revenue such as feature supplements, sponsorships and online advertising.
• Produce monthly reports highlighting sales activities and market trends.
• Monitor competitors' activities in the market place.
• Record all sales activities with customers.
• Promote our service and advertise opportunities.
• Source venues and free gifts for both online and offline events and PR.
• Source FREE advertising space for our company.

Special Skills/Experience/Competencies:
• Two years' advertising sales experience.
• Good use of English, especially creative sales letter writing.
• Ability to give effective, confident sales presentations to customers.

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills.
Other requirements include a 'can do' spirit, good teamwork skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines, problem solving under pressure, good time-management and organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.

Educational Requirements:
The candidate should be educated to at least A Level or equivalent, with a good standard of English, both written and spoken, and basic mathematics including percentages.
To apply, please send your CV to admin@rentadateforcharity.com along with a covering letter detailing why you would like to work for me.

I can only accept applications from candidates who are available for face to face interviews in London within 48 hours. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that I will contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. We will consider you for all our vacancies now and in the future. Please do not reapply unless requested to do so.

Comment by Lisa Connell on June 19, 2008 at 10:16am

PR, Marketing & Sales Executive

Job location: Home based (Worldwide)

Volunteer Position – Full Time

Company: Rent A Date For Charity Limited – www.RentADateForCharity.com

I am looking for a PR, Marketing & Sales Executive from each corner of the world. You will be working voluntarily for a new online auction dating site which aims to raise as much money as possible for charity!

We are currently working with several charities worldwide. Please see our Charities/Events page http://www.rentadateforcharity.com/charities.html for more details

Benefits: You will be provided with a company phone and internet access for business use only.
Responsibilities:
 Develop and sustain the mutual understanding between an organisation and its public
 use all forms of media and communications to project and protect the appropriate image
 Write promotional material and press releases.
 Produce brochures, leaflets and videos when necessary.
 Organise press briefings and news conferences.
 Attend or set up exhibitions and conferences.
 Project-manage product/event launches.
 Carry out research and evaluations of published materials, interviews and surveys.
 Promote a company’s image by arranging charitable donations or sponsorship of events.
 Research and analysis followed by continuous evaluation of an organisation or campaign strategy by: conducting focus groups; co-ordinating surveys; researching recent reports and articles; or commissioning market research.
 Initiating and planning PR campaigns: defining goals; analysing problems and opportunities; liaising with management and clients (internal and external);
 Writing and editing press releases, in-house newsletters, speeches, articles and annual reports.
 Maintaining and updating information on RDC’s website when necessary.
 Using corporate advertising to maintain an organisation's identity, name and reputation.
 Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes.
 Answering enquiries from individuals, journalists and other organisations.
 Speaking in public at presentations, press conferences, radio and TV interviews, and meetings.
 Developing and maintaining good working relations with the media, including local and national newspapers, magazines, radio and television.
 Organising special events, such as press conferences, exhibitions, open days, tours, competitions and sponsorship.
 Fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives.
 Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate spokesperson or information source.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups.
Special Skills/Experience/Competencies:
 Written and verbal communication skills
 Organisation and flexibility
 Ability to form relationships with clients
 Public speaking
 Negotiating skills
 Confidence and discretion
 Time-management
 Ability to prioritise and multitask
 Discretion
 Self Manage

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills.
Other requirements include a 'can do' spirit, good teamwork skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines, problem solving under pressure, good time-management and organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.

Educational Requirements:
The candidate should be educated to at least A Level or equivalent, with a good standard of English, both written and spoken, and basic mathematics including percentages.
To apply, please send your CV to admin@rentadateforcharity.com along with a covering letter detailing why you would like to work for me.

I can only accept applications from candidates who are available for face to face interviews in London within 48 hours. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that I will contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. We will consider you for all our vacancies now and in the future. Please do not reapply unless requested to do so.
www.rentadateforcharity.com