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Bury in Bloom - Coordinator/Planner/Event Management

Employer
Hales Group
Location
Bury St Edmunds
Salary
£11500 - £12000/annum 84 hours paid holiday
Closing date
3 Oct 2019

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Sector
Administration, Secretarial & PA
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent
Coordinator/Planner/Event Manager, Part Time, Permanent – Bury St Edmunds: SALARY; A salary of £12,000 per annum, plus 84 hours paid holiday HOURS; 15 hours per week, flexi working and home working Hales Jobs are currently seeking a confident coordinator in the Bury St Edmunds area to join a friendly, supportive team, assisting in planning and organising Bury in Bloom, a prestigious event that takes place annually in the busy town. You will need to possess excellent social skills, making you naturally a strong communicator, with the ability to prioritise a busy work schedule within strict time frames. Organisational skills are a must and previous experience in coordinating events would be beneficial, due to the nature of the role. A passion for horticulture would also be advantageous.  Responsibilities to include: Raising sponsorship from the corporate sector, maintaining regular contact with existing sponsors Presenting and/or writing funding applications to various parties Increasing the campaign profile to bring in new partners Organising hanging baskets to businesses and private individuals Communicating and coordinating with the supplier on design of seasonal hanging baskets  Liaising with the treasurer over budgeting, generation and projects Communicating with the local authorities, local businesses and local suppliers in order to plan and maintain elements of the event Handling marketing and taking advantage of social media platforms Maintaining business relationships with the local press, creating photo opportunities and pitching interview ideas to the media Delivering bids for regional and national competitions – project management, route planning and ensuring representation from a wider community Coordinating the volunteers involved in the event Organising catering, engaging guest speaker, liaising with judges, devising guidelines and other project as appropriate Attending all meetings as required Providing reports on the event Attending regional and national seminars, as and when required Administration duties An excellent position for an outgoing individual who is able to fully commit to the role year on year. The role presents a very social calendar and great support network. If you are seeking a challenging but rewarding position and enjoy working in a varied role please apply today with an up-to-date CV! This role is being managed exclusively through Hales Group by Emily Gray in the Bury St Edmunds branch, please do give me a call if you have any questions in relation to the vacancy. Hales Group Ltd collects and keeps information from applicants, so that we can monitor our recruitment process, ensure compliance with the Equal Opportunities policy, and when appropriate send you details of future job opportunities. We keep your name and address, and details of your application. If you do not want us to do this please contact your local branch

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