Looking for a varied role where you can put your organisational and creative skills to work? Want to be part of a unique membership organisation offering a vibrant community for business people to connect, especially at this exciting time in its development?
The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh has been part of Edinburgh’s story for over 800 years. It is an exciting Company offering a wide range of activities with a strong charitable focus.
We’re now looking to bring in a Membership Coordinator to join their small, but mighty team.
As a membership organisation, there is a genuine sense of community here, and you’ll play a critical role in shaping the membership experience while being part of something with far-reaching charitable impact. This is a truly diverse role which encompasses membership engagement, events administration and comms/marketing so excellent opportunity for someone who likes variety.
This is a full-time role based from fantastic Edinburgh city centre office at The Merchants Hall.
What we’re looking for:
- Excellent organisational skills, gained within an administrative or events environment – you’ll be used to managing multiple tasks as needed
- Energetic and proactive with a genuine can-do attitude
- Creativity – you’ll be someone who is always happy to share their ideas (and you’ll be heard too!)
- Fantastic communication skills – both written and oral – as you’ll be liaising directly with members and the wider organisation
What you’ll be doing:
- Helping with day-to-day administration of the membership, events and comms team
- Event support – managing guest lists, materials and on-site support at events
- Membership engagement – point of contact for member enquiries, supporting member initiatives and creating member event reports
- Managing mailing lists and assisting with external comms
- Creating/collating content via website, newsletter and social media activity
The good stuff:
- Salary: £28-30k
- 38 days holiday
- 10% employer contribution for pension
- Part of a genuinely unique organisation with a wonderful team around you. There’s a strong sense of purpose in the work that you will do
- Excellent development and networking opportunities
- Mon-Fri, 9-5pm, on-site at a fabulous working environment
If this sounds like you and you’d like to join The Merchant Company on the next stage of their journey, get in touch now with Scott @ Denholm.
