Event management coordinator in Lichfield

Overview

To be responsible for helping to organise events to raise the profile and funds for the charity.

What difference will you make?

You will be helping us increase our profile and raise funds to restore and rebuild both the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals and reconnect them to the national network, creating a green and blue corridor for the benefit of our local and wider community and available for navigation.

Overall Purpose

To be responsible for organising events in order to raise the profile of LHCRT and raise funds.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly marketing meetings
• Understand the requirements for each event
• Plan events with attention to financial and time constraints
• Book venues and event spaces
• Research vendors (catering, musicians, etc.) and choose based on quality and cost
• Manage event operations (preparing venue, tickets, etc.)
• Co‑ordinate rotas of supporting volunteers
• Carry out final checks before and on the day of the event to ensure everything meets standards
• Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems
• Evaluate event successes and submit reports if necessary

Qualifications & Desirable Skills

• A proven track record of organizing successful events
• Outstanding communication skills
• Well‑organised with multi‑tasking skills
• Problem‑solving ability
• Proficient in MS Office

Competencies & Knowledge

• Decision making
• Creative thinking
• Attention to detail
• Awareness of equality and diversity issues and the need for everyone to be treated fairly and equally.

Attributes

• Works in accordance with and demonstrates the Trust’s values.
• Shows energy, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Team player.