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Destination Chesterfield

REF NO. 1DC

Destination Chesterfield Partnerships & Events Executive

Ongoing (we close ongoing adverts once sufficient applications are received)

£15,000 (£25,000 FTE) per annum

Fixed term until 28 February 2026 to cover for a period of maternity leave, part time (21 hours per week)

Chesterfield with agile working. Additional travel will be required

recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk

03333200333

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Overview

Why the post exists

Are you passionate about delivering events and supporting business development? Do you have good communication skills and a flair for collaboration? Can you provide an excellent attention to detail and administrative support? Are you ready to play a key role in shaping Chesterfield’s business community? If so, you could be our next team member.

At Destination Chesterfield – a partnership organisation that promotes Chesterfield as a place to live, work, invest and visit – we’re seeking a dynamic and highly organised Partnerships & Events Executive to coordinate the daily operations of Chesterfield Champions and our commercial events programme. You’ll assist in delivering value to partners, achieving financial targets, and delivering administrative and sales support.

Overview

Key areas of responsibility

  • Membership coordination – Oversee daily operations of the Chesterfield Champions programme. Manage new member sign-ups, renewals, invoicing and engagement. Provide excellent customer service and be the first point of contact for Champion enquiries. Support retention strategies and maintain up-to-date records.
  • Events management – Plan and deliver commercial and networking events including breakfast briefings and business socials. Source venues and suppliers, manage registrations, and promote events. Ensure smooth operational delivery and provide first-line event support. Administer steering groups and event planning timelines.
  • Support – Keep systems updated accurately and in a timely manner. Support the wider Destination Chesterfield team with general administration and meeting coordination. Represent the organisation at events and external meetings as needed.
  • Continuous improvement – Suggest and implement improvements to customer service and sales processes. Contribute to website and communications updates related to Champions and events.

Overview

Applicants will possess

  • Good knowledge of office administration including invoicing, renewals and following up payments.
  • Customer service and sales within a business-to-business environment experience.
  • Experience maintaining and a CRM system.
  • Knowledge of consumer and business event organisation.
  • Lead generation and securing new sales experience.
  • Able to develop strong customer relationships and proactively meeting their business needs.
  • Experience in organising, delivering and administering events.
  • Excellent organisational and administration skills.
  • Strong communication (written & oral skills).
  • Strong drive for results and a high level of resilience.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office, particular Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.

For more information please click here to view the job description and person specification.

Benefits

What you can expect in return

#1

25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year (pro rata for part time)

#2

8% employer contribution to pension scheme (non-contributory for employee)

#3

Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self help toolkits, discounts and more

#4

Your Birthday off plus an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service

#5

Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries

#6

Dress for the day policy and agile working practices (role dependent)

#7

Two CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity)

#8

Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes

#9

Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave & dependent related time off

#10

Learning and professional development opportunities

#11

Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave & special leave for territorial army

#12

Recognition and engagement schemes including our Our Stars

#13

Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year)

#14

Employee social events

Company Overview

About us

Destination Chesterfield delivers marketing campaigns to help improve the economic prosperity of Chesterfield by promoting it as a contemporary destination to inward investors and supporting existing businesses. Established since 2010, this project is funded through support from local businesses (known as Chesterfield Champions), Chesterfield Borough Council, East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) operates as the managing employer for Destination Chesterfield.

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How to apply

Found a great role? It’s easy to work for us. Simply follow the three steps below. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Apply for this role

Complete our equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) monitoring form here. You can learn about why we collect this information and how it is utilised in the form introduction.

Send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you believe that you will add value to the role and the Chamber to recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk with the subject line as the vacancy reference, 1DC.

Alternatively, post your application to: FAO HR department, East Midlands Chamber, Commerce House, Millennium Way, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8ND

Applications that do not include both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.

If you’re successful at this stage, you will be invited for an interview. If you’re unsuccessful, the Chamber’s HR team will let you know by email.

First, you’ll be invited to an interview in-person within 10 days of the advert closure. If your interview goes well, you may be invited to attend a second interview or offered the role. Some interviews might require you to compile some research or to prepare a presentation. At the end of the interview, the interviewer will confirm the timeline for next steps.

Interviews usually last around an hour with a mix of competency based interview questions, and in some cases, we might ask you to carry out some practical exercises.

Decisions will be made at each stage of the process, as we score applicants against the role criteria. If you’re successful, we will contact you to make an offer. This will be followed up in writing and a contract will be sent to you once a start date is confirmed. You will receive information on your induction and what you will do on your first day. If you have any questions, please just get in touch.

If you’re unsuccessful, we will either write to you or contact you by telephone, and if you’ve attended an interview we’re more than happy to provide feedback. You’re welcome to apply again for another role in the future.

Chamber Statement

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader.

All suitably qualified people are encouraged to apply for vacancies regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Applicants require current eligibility to live and work in the UK, they must also disclose any unspent convictions or cautions and company director disqualifications in their covering letter. Please inform recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. The business is dedicated to retaining talent and therefore it may decide to prioritise and support internal applicants. For information about how we process your data click here.