Event Organiser Job Reference: 431 Tetford / Hagworthingham

Job Title:         Event Organiser                                    Job Reference: 431

Location:        Tetford / Hagworthingham, Lincolnshire

Job Type:        Full time, including weekends, evenings and international travel

Salary:             The starting salary is dependent on experience

Our client Aura-Soma is an international organisation with over 30 years’ experience as a non-intrusive, self-selective soul system. Combining the energies of colour, plants and crystals, these vibrational tools can support all levels of our being, bringing harmony and balance within the subtle fields promoting wellbeing and a joy for life.

Job summary:

The role of the event’s organiser is to manage and deliver international events for Aura-Soma and their associated teaching Academy. This includes international conferences and events in Tetford and Hagworthingham, Lincolnshire.

The second part of the role is to arrange for rental of our residential teaching academy. This could entail advertising the space in retreat magazines and managing the diary to ensure the maximum benefit received from the space.

Key roles and responsibilities:

·         Manage the organisation and delivery of paid-for events both locally and internationally that maximise income and uphold and represent Aura-Soma’s values for existing customers

·         Manage the organisation of events to attract customers

·         Ensure adverts and other materials are properly designed and produced

·         Ensure that colleagues are as fully involved as appropriate in the planning and delivery of events

·         Agree purpose of event and specific requirements with appropriate colleagues

·         Source venues and liaise with venue providers on catering, layout, AV etc

·         Manage the production of resource material, creating relevant signage, place cards where appropriate

·         Liaise with different nationalities regarding translation requirements

·         Publicise the events with appropriate audiences to achieve required attendance level

·         Write event listings for the Aura-Soma website and web mail outs

·         Ensure all enquires whether confirmed or not are recorded

·         Carry out other activities as required

Essential:

·         Attention to detail

·         Intermediate level IT skills using Microsoft Office in Word, Excel & PowerPoint

·         Minimum two years’ experience in events and marketing

·         Ability to prioritise tasks, keep calm and maintain high standards under pressure

·         Very strong ability to multi-task and work to deadlines

·         Self-starting and motivated

·         Excellent interpersonal/diplomacy and communication skills

·         Excellent written and verbal communication

·         The role will require some travel, evenings, early mornings and weekends

Desirable

·         Use of InDesign or similar software

·         Experience of working in a small organisation

If you are a good team player with the above skills, great attention to details, hard working with a passion to succeed. Please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk