Operations and Engagement Lead, York Together (Maternity Leave)

We need someone to help deliver York Together’s vision and actively shape the work that we do. You will be working alongside, and line-managed by, the Development Lead, Anjelica Finnegan.

Administration and operations:
● Support the Development Lead to look ahead and plan our programme of work.
● Turn ideas into actionable points.
● Write minutes of board meetings.
● Keep a record of, and follow up on actions from meetings.
● Organise and maintain physical and digital filing systems and databases.
● Prepare documents, reports and presentations as needed.
● Manage subscriptions (Google, IONOS, Canva, etc).
● Update internal systems to ensure accurate and organised records

Events:
● Find locations.
● Create signage
● Liaise with event spaces.
● Write Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor blurbs.
● Manage bookings through Ticket Tailor.
● Communicate with attendees.
● Book photographers.
● Book BSL interpreters.

External and internal communications
● Design posters, leaflets, etc.
● Social media creation and planning
● Update the website
● Manage the newsletter – organising the mailing list, writing and designing the e-newsletter (NB: The newsletter is currently only sent out when we have events to promote, but we would like to explore what else might be possible).
● Work with the Development Lead to translate complex ideas into clear, accessible language.


Experience and skills we are looking for:
● File and information management – you will be comfortable keeping up to date with GDPR standards and have experience of managing digital filing systems.
● Designing and organising inclusive events - you will be confident in liaising with venues and understand how to ensure events are accessible.
● Communications experience - you need to be good at translating concepts into clear, understandable language and messages.
● Writing and proofing newsletters and blogs.
● Website design and management - experience of using systems like Wix and Canva.
● Social media management - comfortable with digital design tools and know what cuts through to create engagement.

Approach and values:
You will be someone who:
● Enjoys being organised and is comfortable creating systems and processes to ensure things don’t get missed.
● Wants to work towards a world where people and planet are put before profit.
● Is curious about how decision-making and funding can be more participatory and owned by the community.
● Thrives in a workplace that is still emerging and where plans can change and evolve as our thinking evolves.
● Can think independently about what’s needed rather than being told what to do.

Further information

Location: Home-working/ York area | Organisation: York Together

Salary: 12,800 - 19,200 | Job type: Part time | Hours: 14 - 21

Benefits:
6% pension contribution, flexible working, sick leave

Closing date: 25-10-2026

How to apply:
Please send the following to [email protected] by midnight on Sunday 18th October 2026. 1. Your CV (max 2 pages) 2. A covering letter (max 2 pages) OR a recorded video outlining how your experience and values match who we are looking for and why you want the job. If you have any questions, please contact Anjelica at [email protected]

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