Junior Event Manager
Are you a talented and ambitious person, keen to begin your career in the dynamic world of experiential sport events with one of the industry’s top agencies?
We are offering someone the chance to gain three months paid work experience with a view to offering a permanent job at the end.
About Our Company...
Since 2004 we have worked with major brands, governing bodies, marketing agencies and rights holders to maximize their assets at every event.
We are experts in the world of sport activation and with a network of offices across the UK, The USA and The Middle East.
Golf is our heritage, but since launching in 2004 we have worked in football, rugby, tennis, cricket and motorsports.
Our activations have appeared at the world’s most high profile events including the Olympics, the Ryder Cup, European & PGA Tour events, the Wimbledon Championships, the British Open and the Hong Kong 7s.
Our reputation is built on the understanding that the event ‘must happen without fail’. Our strategic planning allows for all eventualities and our team’s work ethic underpins everything we do as a business. We will get the job done - no matter what.
What's involved...
The successful applicants will initially spend three months supporting the Production Team to design, build and deliver experiential sport activations.
Should you be successful following 3 months, you will be tasked with managing your own events from the build stage through to live activity and then breakdown.
You will be responsible for the logistics, installation, on-site management, client and venue liaison and live event management of a differing range of events.
Throughout the placement, you will receive training, support and exposure to different elements of the industry, and mentoring from highly experienced industry professionals.
At the end of the 3 months we will offer a permanent role to an outstanding applicant who has demonstrated the necessary skills and qualities to become part of the Provision team.
We will agree what the best position is within the agency in order to play to your strengths and allow you to thrive and progress.
Requirements...
- A pro-active, self-starter who is flexible and calm in a fast-paced, ever changing environment
- Confident and challenging, always looking to do better
- Straight talking and honest – a person that considers and respects those around you
- The successful applicant will be working with our clients and their customers during the events so needs to be customer focused and be able to communicate at all levels.
- Self-motivated and committed to get the Job done to exact standards with occasional tight deadlines, and difficult conditions, often working on your own.
- You will be required to be physically fit as there will be elements of manual work and have good practical and interpersonal skills.
- Good Listening skills, to fully understand the requirements of each job, particularly when verbally briefed.
- Flexible attitude to work, the ability to adapt quickly to changing demands and situations
- Having worked in the sports and/or events industry or a customer facing environment is an advantage but is not essential.
- The ability to live and work away from home for extended periods, sometimes at weekends and at unsociable hours. International travel may be required
We will provide the tools and training you need to fulfil the role.
Travel, accommodation and meal expenses will be covered if working away from home.
Location of work to be based from Hampshire, either in Southampton or Basingstoke. Must be prepared to work in the Hampshire area.
How to apply...
If interested in the role then please send an email along with your CV and a short video introducing yourself to our team.
Timings and next steps...
Applications must be received by June 15th 2018
Interviews will begin immediately with a position starting within 2 weeks of final interview
Good luck to all applicants!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Lilium Direct are advertising this vacancy on behalf of their client and your details will be forwarded directly to the hiring manager.