
We are hiring! Looking for experienced freelance Event Coordinators
We are hiring! Looking for experienced freelance Event Coordinators
Great jobs come to those who like to get stuck in!
18 Jul 2022 10:00am - 30 Nov 2022 22:00pm
Welcome to Zest Event Management! We’re looking for experienced event coordinators to work with us freelance on a range of projects.
We offer:
Work for an organisation that is committed to inclusion, to embracing diversity, to treat everyone fairly and equally and to paying fairly
Work for an established business
Work flexible working hours
Project work where your creativity and ideas are encouraged
Terms & Conditions
We will offer work on a project-to-project basis
Workplace: not provided, working from Zest HQ at Make North Docks can be arranged
Equipment: Laptop and phone not provided
Working hours: to be agreed on a project-to-project basis
Salary: £150 – £200 per day. To be agreed on a project-to-project basis
An Agreement for Provision of Services will be provided
Job specification
Events – Tasks include:
Planning, management and/or delivery of events
Meetings (eg. with clients; partners), negotiations (fees for infrastructure, security etc.), relationship-building
Produce site plans, write event documents, risk assessments and method statements
Produce operational schedules, running orders and stage management plans
Promote the project as appropriate verbally and on social media platforms
Administration and people management: organise, monitor and document actions transparently
Responsible for producing and maintaining the project budget
Maintain effective communication face-to-face, phone, email etc. with clients, contractors, freelancers, local authorities etc.
Manage operational teams and maintain good relationships with clients, contractors and freelancers
Essential skills and experience
Excellent project management skills
Transparent organisation of tasks
Achievable and efficient time management; prioritisation
Accuracy and attention to detail
Good working knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and safety management
Flexible and adaptable
Excellent trouble-shooter
Team leader as well as a team player
Able to work independently, with an understanding when to escalate issues
Good working knowledge of Zoom and MS Teams
Verbal communication:
Excellent listening skills
Provide clear information
Open-minded, calm and friendly
Written communication:
100% attention to detail
Provide clear information
Friendly tone
Marketing and promotion:
Good working knowledge of using social media platforms incl. Twitter and Instagram
Desirable skills and experience
Experience planning and managing hybrid events
Able to use Project Management software (an introduction will be given)
Good working knowledge of graphic design software eg Canva
Knowledge of ticketing software eg. Eventbrite
Driving licence and car
Person specification
Collaborative approach
Commitment to inclusion and diversity
Proactive and solution-focussed
Approachable and willing to help
Enthusiastic about working with a diverse range of people and organisations
Passion for arts and wellbeing
Sense of humour 😀
Does this sound like you? Then send your CV to nicole@zesteventmanagement.com