HEY Confident Futures Communication and Events Coordinator

General information:
Job title: HEY Confident Futures Communication and Events Coordinator
Reports to: HEYCF Programme Manager
Type of role: Fixed term contract, 30 months with possibility of extension
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £28,500 pro rata
Location: home-working with ability to travel throughout North and East Yorkshire, including regular travel to Hull, the East Yorkshire and York.

About HEY Confident Futures
HEY Confident Futures is all about celebrating and nurturing connected, collaborative and generous leaders. 
Born from the HEY100 Clore leadership programme in Hull in 2018, HEY Confident Futures is a place-based network and leadership development programme for staff, volunteers and trustees from voluntary, social and cultural organisations in Hull and East Yorkshire. Run by a team from Two Ridings Community Foundation and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, each year HEY Confident Futures offers a vibrant programme of workshops, training, events, one-on-one support and networking opportunities. Read more here.

There are two core elements to HEY Confident Futures:
A Leadership Network - To grow and nurture a network of people working in the social and cultural sector in Hull and East Yorkshire 

Leadership Development - A series of leadership development opportunities to suit all individuals at every stage of their leadership journey

Our shared values transcend our geography or sector and as a network we commit to being:

Celebratory 
• We are remarkable and celebrate our individual and collective achievements.
• We are a diverse collective and celebrate difference.
Nurturing 
• We inspire those new to leadership, building confidence and supporting development
• We are kind and welcoming to all, creating a safe space for us to learn and share with peersupport at the heart of the network
• Support is free to all and tailored including 1:2:1 and small groups 
Connected
• We are stronger together, and work to create the conditions for relationships of trust and confidence in each other
• All members are equal and empowered to have a voice
Generous 
• We are resourceful, available and open to others with our members at the heart of everything we do
• You get back what you put in and are encouraged to share your learning, expertise and experience with others
Collaborative 
• We are ambitious; we have big social and cultural issues to tackle together
• The network is co-designed and iterative, led by HEYCF Collective, to be responsive to changing needs

Job Purpose
The HEY Confident Futures Communication and Events Coordinator is responsible for deliveringengaging content, using a range of digital platforms to enable HEY Confident Futures members to access all the leadership development network offers. You will ensure we have effective and regular engagement with HEYCF members, partners/supporters and the organisations we work alongside. You will support the HEYCF Programme Manager to deliver a programme of networking and development activities, liaising with programme consultants, delivery partners and participants to ensure the smooth delivery of activities and maintaining accurate records for evaluation and monitoring purposes. You will ensure members get the most from the network and membership records are accurate and comply with all regulations.

Job Description
Specific responsibilities:
Working under the guidance of the HEYCF Programme Manager, and in line with HEY Confident Future’s strategy, the postholder will:

1. Develop and maintain communications tools
• Develop and maintain the website, both on a general level – updating events and news, but also in an inventive way – writing compelling case studies, sharing videos, thinking of the user 
journey on the site, and finding interesting angles for a blog.
• Prepare regular newsletters and mailings that are upbeat, friendly and informative.
• Create a wide range of well designed, engaging and purposeful content for social media including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Youtube.
• Maintain a high standard of writing, consistent with Two Ridings’ tone of voice and values and the HEYCF values.
• Collate monthly stats on performance of social media, newsletter and website and prepare quarterly impact and statistics.
• Support the HEYCF Programme Manager in maintaining a schedule of regular touchpoints for members and supporters.
• Support the HEYCF Programme Manager as needed in responding to press, marketing and promotional related queries.
• Communicate the impact of programme to HEYCF network and other stakeholders

2. Delivery of events
• Work as part of the HEYCF team to deliver the ‘Leading Confidently’ programme, including networking events, lunchtime learning sessions and face-to-face leadership development activities that engage current and future members, ensuring the programme is inclusive and accessible.
• Ensure all practicalities relating to events are managed effectively, including communicating with facilitators, maintaining attendee lists appropriately and arranging venues, equipment and 
catering on time and within budget.
• Promote activities to potential participants using a range of digital platforms.
• Evaluate each activity, securing feedback to assess impact and ensure ongoing learning.
• Host and facilitate online Drop-Ins for members and support facilitators in online activities.

3. Membership liaison, engagement and support
• Provide friendly and proactive information, advice and support to organisations and individuals on the work of HEYCF and the wider work of the Foundation.
• Ensure new members are onboarded effectively. 
• Provide a supportive signposting service in response to member queries.
• Where appropriate offer 1-2-1 support to HEYCF members and co-facilitate networking and development activities.
• Communicate effectively with members to identify their needs, promote participation and gather feedback
• Maintain accurate and compliant membership records and analyse membership to increase member engagement and reduce churn.

4. Other
• Represent HEYCF at events to promote the network.
• Take time to learn about the leaders in our area of (East Yorkshire and Hull) with genuine interest and enthusiasm so you can effectively champion their needs, issues, successes and ambitions.
• Keep abreast of developments and policy changes across the charity sector, especially in the leadership world. 
• Adhere to the Foundation’s core principles and values and be a responsive and friendly face of the Foundation for our members and partners. 
• Work as part of a team ensuring that all team functions are covered.
• Undertake ongoing learning and development regarding our commitment to improving equity, diversity and inclusion, and work in a fair and reasonable manner towards all people, ensuring service standards are maintained for all.
• Carry out the duties in accordance with the Foundation’s Health and Safety, GDPR and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Undertake other duties related to the work of the Foundation. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required. We are a small team, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Application and interview
For more information on HEY Confident Futures: https://www.tworidingscf.org.uk/hey-confident-futures-leadership/
For an informal chat contact Paula Bielby pbielby@tworidingscf.org.uk
Please send your application to recruitment@tworidingscf.org.uk
Closing date: 12th June 2026
Interviews: w/c 22nd June 202