Job Title: Bookings and Events Coordinator (Maternity Cover)
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Job type: Fixed term / Full time
About the company:
Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily to visitors, revealing the secrets and telling fascinating stories of the secret British World War Two codebreaking operations. The mission of the Bletchley Park Trust is to attract, engage and educate people from all over the world in order to inspire them with Bletchley Park’s crucial role in World War Two.
Our people, staff and volunteers, are our biggest resource and we are committed to value, invest in and nurture our people. Bletchley Park is a great place to work, and we are committed to making it even better.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bookings and Events Coordinator, to join our busy Operations Team on temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave, for up to 12 months.
Reporting to the Bookings and Events Manager, you will support with the development of public event plans, manage internal and external providers to support BP’s public events and be the main point of contact for event enquiries.
You will accurately maintain event plans, produce risk assessments, and collaborate effectively across the various departments to oversee and ensure the smooth delivery of the annual public events plan, to a high standard and within budget. You support with the running of events and support with the preparation of post-event reports, including visitor feedback and analysis and making suggestions for event growth and improvement, as appropriate. You will also support the Bookings Team with incoming phone and email enquiries and create bookings for groups, schools, and individuals, as needed.
This is a hands-on role, which will include some heavy lifting to facilitate the set up and effective turnaround of event spaces.
The ideal candidate:
- To be successful you will have excellent administration and organisational skills.
- Be confident communicating at all levels.
- You will be a team player.
- Demonstrate your ability to work to deadlines.
- Effectively coordinate and motivate others, whilst maintaining high standards and a calm professional approach.
- Good numeracy skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
- Previous experience of planning and coordinating event delivery would be an advantage.
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- BUPA wellbeing cash plan
- 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, inclusive of statutory holidays.
- Friendly work environment
Closing date for applications is 9 October 2023
This is a site-based role, located in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.
Strictly no agencies please.
The Trust operates a polIcy of compliance with the law on grounds of non-discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, nationality or disabilities. No smoking is permitted in any offices or buildings.
If you feel you could be an asset to our team then please click the APPLY button to send your CV and cover letter.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Booking Administrator, Co-Ordinator Office Assistant, Accounts Assistant, General Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Office Support, Customer Support Assistant, Office Admin, Events Organiser, Events Planner, Events Officer, Events Assistant, Events Administrator, Exhibition, Community Coordinator, Conference Officer, Conference Coordinator, Conference Assistant, Event Supervisor, Events Manager, Event Management will also be considered for this role.
