Location: Fairford
DETAILS
RAFCTE is best known for staging the world-renowned Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire each year. In 2003, RIAT was granted status as the largest military air show globally by Guinness World Records. In addition to the heads of many of the world’s air forces and major suppliers to the sector, RIAT also hosts thousands of aviation enthusiasts and members of the public over three days. As well as aviation, the event is increasingly a family day out, with the exceptional Techno Zone providing unique interactive STEM activities, under the banner of RAFCT’s mission to inspire young people to fulfil their potential in air, space, and technology. In total, over 200,000 people attended RIAT in 2024.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing, and self-motivated individual to work alongside our Merchandise Executive to be primarily focused on the merchandise and programme sales operations, preparing, and reconciling stock and working closely with the volunteer team.
Your Main Responsibilities Will Include:
1. Administrative support to the Merchandise Executive to include promoting and selling Air Tattoo merchandise and souvenir programmes.
2. Liaising with customers, suppliers, and staff regarding orders placed.
3. Assisting with the receipt and recording of merchandise and company clothing orders.
4. Liaising with the souvenir programme editor regarding information required, proof sign-off, and production/delivery.
5. Liaising with the volunteer team to ensure that all pre-show information is effectively communicated, and queries responded to in a timely manner.
6. Working as part of the Logistics team over the Air Tattoo, responsible for stock control, wellbeing, and support alongside the volunteer team to deliver a first-class customer experience.
7. Keeping accurate records of any stock movements/transfers via our POS system.
8. Ensure merchandising area and stock cage in company warehouse is clean, tidy, and organised in the lead-up to the Air Tattoo and post-event.
9. Overseeing the return of unsold stock and programmes to company warehouse and completing post-show reconciliations of unsold stock and programmes.
Type Of Contract/Working Hours:
FTC 28/04/2025 until 25/07/2025. 36.25 hours per week. Based in Fairford, Gloucestershire.
All employees are required to work the Saturday or Sunday before the Royal International Air Tattoo and the whole weekend of the event.
RIAT Weekend Date: 18th-20th July 2025.
What We Will Offer:
A salary of £25,000 pro rata is accompanied by pension and a focus on staff wellbeing and social events throughout the year.
You will also be given two complimentary tickets to The Royal International Air Tattoo and a staff discount of 50% for an additional six.
About You:
If you are IT literate, confident, and have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and deliver to agreed timescales and deadlines along with an eye for detail and a flexible approach to work, we would strongly encourage you to apply. A full UK driving licence and own transport is required.
Application Process:
Apply through our company website by submitting your CV and preferably a cover letter explaining why you are right for us but most importantly why we are right for you.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an interview at our Fairford offices.
Find Out More And Apply:
The whole job description is on our job portal, applications close 28th March 2025.
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