Event Manager (Power8 Sprints)
Salary: Day rate contract role
Job Purpose
British Rowing is producing an exciting, high profile, new event this year, Power8 Sprints, in Bristol on 22nd July for which we need an ambitious Event Manager to support the Event Producer and extended project team.
This is an opportunity to be part of the dynamic team that are shaping and producing the first ever Power8 Sprints event. The role would suit somebody who has experience of event managing or as a logistics manager and is particularly motivated by being part of something that is innovative, fast- paced and continually evolving.
Background
Power8 Sprints will be the headline act on the water at the annual Bristol Harbour Festival on Sunday, 22 July.
The sprint event will see men’s and women’s crews racing in eights from eight cities – Bristol, Cambridge, Exeter, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Oxford – battle it out, head-to-head over 350m in a bid to be crowned Power8 Sprints champions. It will be high-octane rowing, where technical skill combined with raw power will be critical to crossing the finish line first. Each city crew will race in a unique and vibrant colour, allowing fans to get behind the team of their choice.
Fans will be able to get to know the personalities in the boats through behind-the-scenes shots in the build-up to and during the event. Specialist technology will also be used during the races to bring fans closer to the action as it unfolds on the water.
To showcase Power8 Sprints to a wider audience British Rowing is in conversation with a number of broadcasters to bring all the action from the event live into homes across the country through TV coverage and online.
Responsibilities
Project Management
- Supporting the event producer with keeping the key project documents current
- Day to day liaison and management at the event
- Managing logistics for crews and ambassadors
- Co-ordinator for recruitment and management of event volunteers
- Working with the Head of Commercial to manage the hospitality offering
Crew announcement event (end of May)
- Manage logistical arrangements – liaising with PR agency
- Liaison with brand agency
Administrative support
- General support for race directors
- Assisting with arranging meetings as required
This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive, as there may be other reasonable duties and requirements associated with the post, which British Rowing may call upon the post-holder to perform from time to time
Person Specification
- A proven team player with a positive outlook
- Proven administration and project management skills
- Event management experience
- Ability to manage multiple strands of a project simultaneously in a calm manner
- Attention to detail
- Report writing and presentational skills
- Previous experience of managing volunteers
- Experience of making logistical arrangements and producing supporting documentation
- A good working knowledge of event operations and logistics
- Flexible approach to work, resilient and able to work under pressure
- Computer literate, with experience of Microsoft office software
Desirable
- Project management skills and experience within the sport and event sector
- Knowledge of the structure and operation of British Rowing
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Ability to act on own initiative
- Demonstrable ability to implement innovation to event delivery
Additional Information
Standard working hours are 9:00 to 17:00 although flexibility is required in order to ensure core objectives are achieved. National travel is required.
Equal Opportunities
British Rowing is committed to equal opportunities for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
How to apply
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Emily Gardiner, HR Manager, sent ASAP as we are looking to move quickly.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 21 March 2018
