Events Coordinator, Saltaire Inspired

[Joanne Lee]

Saltaire Inspired (SI), a non-profit CIC, are looking for an Events Coordinator to effectively coordinate its events (Saltaire Arts Trail (SAT), Living Advent Calendar (LAC), Makers' Fairs), ensuring successful delivery of all elements to agreed time, budget and quality

Key Functions and Responsibilities
Develop and agree with the SI board an overall delivery plan and budget for events, with update reports to be delivered monthly.
Coordinate delivery of events in line with the above plan, managing the agreed budget and supporting event leads
Ensure agreed income targets are met, bringing in an appropriate blend of funding from sponsorship, grants, advertising, fundraising activities and sales
Proactively support the marketing lead to ensure events are widely promoted using on & off-line media
Build constructive links with current and potential partners
Manage the team of volunteer leads, co-ordinating the work of volunteers across both the development and delivery periods and chairing the Events' Committee
Ensure all aspects of the organisation and delivery meet and respond to legal requirements, including those for health & safety, equal opportunities and licencing
Carry out such activities as may be necessary following SI events and fully round them off including ensuring all bills are paid, relevant websites are updated and evaluation is complete

The Contract
fixed term, freelance contract, ideally beginning mid-September ending in June/July, although we are willing to be flexible for the right person.
Expected to ensure hours for effective delivery, anticipated to vary during the course of the contract but average 25 hours per week - including evenings and weekends
Position is self-employed, (s)he is responsible for his/her own taxes and no employment rights will derive from the contract

Fee: £10,000 for the agreed fixed period.
For a Full Job Description & Spec: email [e-mail]

To Apply
Send your CV and a two page covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of to [e-mail] by midnight on Saturday 31 August 2012.
First interviews will be held week commencing 3 September. Please identify any dates you are unavailable on your application.