Charity Event Support Assistant

Are you passionate about keeping London s green spaces clean and vibrant? Are you looking for a fun, flexible role that lets you spend time outdoors, connect with others, and make a positive impact on the environment? CleanupUK is hiring Charity Event Support Assistants to help run corporate litter-picking events across London.

Who are CleanupUK?

We're a small charity with a big heart and a mission to create a world where everyone has access to litter free public spaces. We do this by supporting communities to come together and form locally led litter picking initiatives to tackle the litter problem in their neighbourhood and strengthen their community.

About the Role

As a Charity Event Support Assistant, you ll help facilitate engaging and lively litter-picking events with CleanupUK for corporate groups in London s beautiful parks and green spaces. These events give teams the chance to bond, enjoy the outdoors, and do their part for the planet. These sessions also help to generate funds to support the vital work that CleanupUK does to tackle litter in areas with the most need.

This is a self-employed role on an ad hoc basis.

What You ll Be Doing

• Collect litter-picking kits and taking them to site

• Set up the equipment at the event site and assist with logistics.

• Welcome and sign in participants

• Deliver health & safety guidance

• Ensure the event runs smoothly

• Interact with volunteers, answer questions, and create a friendly, positive atmosphere.

• Take photos throughout the event for use by CleanupUK.

• Gather and pack up the equipment after the event, returning it to the central store.

What We re Looking For

We re keen to hear from you if you re:

• Energetic, reliable, and enjoy being outside.

• Friendly, sociable, and good at chatting with people.

• Passionate about the environment and clean communities.

• A good team player with strong timekeeping and communication skills.

Essential:

• A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• Live in London

This role is ideal if you re looking to gain experience in charity events, corporate social responsibility (CSR), or fundraising or if you re just seeking flexible, rewarding work.

Training and Support

We ll provide full training and advice to prepare you for the role. You ll also shadow our Corporate Partnerships Team at events.

What s in it for You?

• £14.13/hour for ad hoc sessions.

• Travel expenses reimbursed.

• The chance to work outdoors in London s green spaces.

• An opportunity to make a difference and meet like-minded people.

• Work for a well-regarded charity that is creating cleaner, safer and healthier spaces for the community.

• Cake and other refreshments are provided at each event!

How to Apply

Please apply via Charity Jobs.

For more information, please read the full job description.

If you have any questions, please email Roisin O Gorman at corporate(at)cleanupuk(dot)org(dot)uk - please DO NOT submit your application to this email.

We can t wait to hear from you! Join CleanupUK and help us keep London clean and green.