Our client is a well established and respected organisation within Taunton. They are looking to appoint a proactive individual to take on the role of Events Manager. The main responsiblities of this role will include to manage and maximise additional sources of revenue by acting as the point of contact for all events and facilities lettings enquiries, event planning, preparation and being the main point of contact for all events. This includes conferences, weddings, and other lettings.
*Provide administrative support for the annual sports Festivals
*Support leads on residential, holiday, and sports/music/drama camps
*Source, negotiate and manage sponsorship opportunities to create income sponsorship and develop relationships with partners
*Manage events and bookings calendar
*Ensuring appropriate billing and follow-up, working closely with the Finance Office.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria
*Experience & qualifications 5 GCSEs or equivalent - including English and Maths
*Administrative experience
*Experience in proactive sales within a customer-focused environment
*Ability to create and implement development plans for increasing lettings income and improve user experience
*Experience with invoicing processes, readying accounts for audit and VAT compliance (training will be provided)
*Understanding of marketing in digital and print material desirable with a focus on social media

Knowledge & skills
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Ability to write risk assessments
*Excellent telephone manner Comfortable using CRM systems
*A high level of attention to detail
*To be self-motivated, be able to manage own time, prioritise tasks and show initiative
*Ability to work calmly under pressure and multi-task
*IT literate
*Flexibility at busy times

Desirable Criteria
*Hold a full current driving licence and have access to a vehicle, for business travel purposes
*Previous experience within an educational environment
*Experience managing external sponsorships and contract negotiation
*Health & Safety awareness and qualifications/licenses desirable
*Previous experience in event planning and lettings

Salary GBP27,000 to GBP32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Hours of work Full Time, Monday to Friday
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Any hours/days worked over and above contracted hours will be taken as time off in lieu (agreed in advance and at the discretion of the Director of Finance and Operations and taken with a month of the event).