Why we need you
Cancer Research UK’s National Events Internship Scheme is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an integral role in supporting and championing the successful promotion of our night-time walking marathon SHINE.
The SHINE team is looking for dedicated interns to support the regional marketing and promotion of our Shine events in two major UK cities. This will also include seeking out and engaging with new business and community audiences to secure support and help ensure recruitment and income targets are met.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and gain skills and experience across multiple aspects of Events Marketing, PR and Sponsorship disciplines.
What you will be doing
- Supporting the research, contact and management of key relationships and partnership opportunities
- Researching and acting on Gift in Kind Opportunities
- Leading on Brand Advocacy within Shine cities
- Research and help identify new marketing, public relations, and sponsorship ideas and opportunities
- Building and establishing relationships to engage with local business and community groups
- Supporting regional marketing and public relations launch activity
- Distributing marketing materials
- Coordinating and delivering promotional marketing and public relations activity
- Managing and co-ordinating volunteers
What skills and competencies do I need?
- Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships
- The ability to think logically and creatively
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Enthusiasm and the ability to proactively seek new opportunities and respond appropriately
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to multi task
- Computer literate
- Team player
- Ability to work on own initiative
- An interest in fundraising and in working with the many different volunteers who support Cancer Research UK.
Additional considerations…
- Physical activity may be required
- Willing to work unsociable hours
- Working under all weather conditions (cold, rain, sunshine, wind)
- You may be required to travel and possibly stay away from home as required
- You must hold a full and clean driving licence and have access to a car
- Must have access to laptop and internet
How much time do I need to commit?
We would like someone who can work full-time from March through June 2012 (16 week internship is offered), but we realise that this might not be possible and would try and find a flexible solution for the right candidate. In this case, we would need you to commit to a minimum of three specific days each week, however this again can be flexible
What support will I be given?
- You will be provided with a Cancer Research UK Induction
- You will be provided with training specific to the role.
- You will be assigned with a mentor to provide ongoing guidance and support.
- You will be supported by Shine Management Team for all day to day activity.
- 1:1 monthly review to develop and work to a personal development plan.
- Interim and end of placement reviews
What benefits can I expect?
- The satisfaction of knowing that you are making a vital difference to the work of Cancer Research UK
- Hands on experience, exposure and knowledge of event marketing and partner relationship management
- Additional training opportunities
- You will be reimbursed for travel and lunch expenses relating directly to the needs of your role
Location
This Internship is a regional based role where you will be working as part of the SHINE team from your own home. We are looking for interns to be based in the Manchester and London areas.
Hours of Work
Due to the nature of this role your hours of work may vary depending on the level of activity taking place, and on occasions this may involve working unsociable hours e.g. weekends.
The majority of work will take place Monday – Friday between the hours of 9am – 5pm.
Start date: 12 March 2012
End date: 29 June 2012
Application details:
Please complete and return Regional Marketing Internship Application Form by email to shineeventinternships@cancer.org.uk by Friday 17 February 2012
Please note that smoking is not permitted in any areas of the Cancer Research UK’s properties, cars or events.