Who Are We?
We are a small but impactful charity working with young adults with learning disability, Autism and Down Syndrome. We make mostly traybakes in small batches in a custom built commercial kitchen. We also do some corporate catering.
JubyLee Bakes CIO is dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities by providing opportunities to engage in baking and catering to commercial standards. Our mission is to foster social inclusion, skill development, and financial sustainability through our activities. We believe in the transformative power of meaningful work and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Our young people work to commercial standards of hygiene, and use very high quality ingredients with delicious results!
The Role:
The Business Development, Administration and Events Lead is responsible for driving the organisation's growth, managing finances, coordinating events, and overseeing marketing and fundraising efforts. This role is critical in ensuring the sustainability and expansion of JubyLee Bakes CIO's mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary contact for event organisers, building and maintaining strong relationships
- Coordinate event logistics, including setup and breakdown, sometimes including gazebo erection, ensuring smooth execution
- Liaise with kitchen managers as to bakes or food required in advance
- Ensure all items used are cleaned and properly stored after events
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for new customers, highlighting the social impact of the organisation
- Liaise with existing customers regarding requirements and deliveries, maintaining high customer satisfaction
- Identify potential funding sources and write compelling funding bids to secure financial support
- Prepare detailed follow-up reports for funders, demonstrating the impact of their contributions
- Update website content and manage social media presence, showcasing the organisation's activities and achievements
- Write comprehensive reports for Trustees' Meetings, providing insights into organisational performance and growth opportunities
- Manage transportation logistics for ingredients and products, optimising routes, suppliers and costs
- Work closely with the finance team on budgeting and reporting
- Meet/liaise with Kitchen and Operations Lead as well as Program and People Leads on a very regular basis to ensure seamless running of JubyLee Bakes
Availability required is on an 'as needed' basis. Training and support will be provided until mid 2026 when the role will be fully handed over.
What skills do I need?
Skills:
- Event Management: Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute events, including logistics (setup, breakdown, and equipment handling).
- Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with event organisers, customers, supporters and donors.
- Marketing: Expertise in developing marketing strategies, promoting JubyLee Bakes' mission, and enhancing customer engagement.
- Fundraising & Grant Writing: Experience in identifying funding sources, writing successful funding bids, and reporting on impact.