Events Manager

Events Manager

Job location: Mainly Home based

Volunteer Position - Full Time, 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday

To Start Immediately

Company: Rent A Date For Charity Limited
Online auction dating site all profits go to charity (worldwide).

I am looking for a Events Organiser. You will be working voluntarily from home for a new online auction dating site which aims to raise as much money as possible for charity! This position will require in-house training for the first two weeks at my home in North London.
Role: Events Manager

I am looking for a dynamic and motivated Events Manager to be responsible for all Events both on and off line.
Benefits: You will be provided with a company phone and internet access for business use only.
Responsibilities:

Event organiser will be involved in the organisation of events from conception through to completion. Events can include:
* Exhibitions and fairs;
* Festivals;
* Conferences;
* Promotions and product launches;
* Fundraising and social events.
The role of event organiser must be hands-on and be working as part of a team. The event organiser must be able to complete a wide range of activities requiring clear communication and excellent organisational skills and must respond quickly to change, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of an event.
Typical activities include:
* Researching markets to identify opportunities for events;
* Liaising with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements;
* Producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets);
* Securing and booking a suitable venue or location;
* Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to;
* Co-ordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire;
* Planning room layouts and the entertainment programme, scheduling workshops and demonstrations;
* Organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and press;
* Identifying and securing speakers or special guests;
* Co-ordinating staffing requirements and staff briefings;
* Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners;
* Arranging accommodation for exhibitors and/or delegates;
* Preparing delegate packs and papers;
* Creating, implementing and monitoring marketing and PR plans;
* Liaising with clients and designers to create a brand/look for the event;
* Liaising with newspapers, TV, radio and other media;
* Writing press releases or briefs in order to gain maximum exposure for the event;
* Organising the design and production of tickets, posters, catalogues and sales brochures;
* Co-ordinating everything on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly;
* Handling client queries on the day and troubleshooting exhibitor and visitor problems on the day;
* Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event, and clearing the venue efficiently;
* Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders).
As we are a small organisation we may sub-contract some of the tasks listed here, However we aim to under go all these activities ourselves dividing the tasks amongst the team within my organisation.

Special Skills/Experience/Competencies:
* Written and verbal communication skills
* Organisation and flexibility
* Ability to form relationships with clients
* Public speaking
* Negotiating skills
* Confidence and discretion
* Time-management
* Ability to prioritise and multitask
* Discretion

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills.

Other requirements include a 'can do' spirit, good teamwork skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines, problem solving under pressure, good time-management and organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.

Educational Requirements:

The candidate should be educated to at least A Level or equivalent, with a good standard of English, both written and spoken, and basic mathematics including percentages.

To apply, please send your CV to XXXXX@XXXXX.XXX along with a covering
letter detailing why you would like to work for me.

I can only accept applications from candidates who are available for face to face interviews in London within 48 hours. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that I will contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. We will consider you for all our vacancies now and in the future. Please do not reapply unless requested to do so.

No time wasters please.

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