BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleledexpertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Foundedin 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changingassistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries,providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creativepartnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocatefor the most vulnerable.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

Job Overview / Summary (What and Why):

The Entertainment Relations department has established itself over the past 13 years as a trusted philanthropic partner among industry execs and artists attracting luminaries who are committed to supporting the IRC’s mission. The Entertainment Relations team develops relationships with accomplished actors, musicians, chefs, athletes, authors, writers, directors, producers, film companies, agencies, and managers to elevate our brand, advocate for policy change, and assist in fundraising.

The Officer role will be under the direction of the Director of Entertainment Relations and will work with colleagues across IRC’s media, events, digital, philanthropy, marketing and fundraising teams to conceptualize and implement engagement activities in support of using our celebrity supporters in effective, inspiring and memorable moments.

This role will help support the entertainment team’s priority to expand and better leverage our IRC Ambassadors’ participation in speaking engagements, panel discussions, keynote addresses and testimonials.

This Officer will research and approach celebrities who resonate with audiences in IRC’s growth markets such as South Korea, Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Help build spokesperson opportunities both internally and externally for our talent.
• Be a partner in supporting global offices who are looking for celebrities to help them deliver on goals with strategy, research, and guidance.
• Explore new and inventive opportunities to create impactful moments that deploy our ambassadors in outstanding ways and elevate the thought leadership of the ambassador program.
• Work with the team and key internal partners to develop domestic and global events (live and virtual) ranging from high level intimate gatherings to large dinners, thought leadership conferences, policy forums, corporate partner meetings, keynotes during briefings etc.
• Own all aspects of event project management, coordination, logistics, production and execution of thought leadership events and track and record outcomes.
• Socialize all thought leadership events to internal team members.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Work Experience:

Strong experience in entertainment.

Skills and Competencies:

Ability to work efficiently and creatively with a diverse array of external and internal collaborators in a way that represents the best of the IRC. Strong communication skills, with emphasis on creating “situation where everyone is happy” outcomes. Ability to perform in an active environment, be flexible, and work well with colleagues.

• Shown project management skills (in-person and virtual) with the ability to balance multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Meticulous planning and tracking with persistence, perseverance, and resourcefulness around each task and project.
• Excellent social skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate successfully and respectfully with talent, entertainment industry executives, colleagues, and refugee/asylee clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in high pressure situations.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve quickly and effectively.
• An extraordinary teammate able to work well with multicultural, global teams.
• Dedication to respecting and maintaining confidentiality of information.

The Salary for this Position is GBP 50,000- GBP 59,000 per annum

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The application deadline is 20th Feb 2024

IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job  applicants  and  employees,  and  we  seek  to ensure  we  achieve diversity  in  our  workforce  regardless  of  gender,  race,  religious  beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. 

If you have any questions or need assistance with the online recruitment process, please contact the IRC UK HR team at applications@rescue-uk.org

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