We are seeking a bold individual who is eager to immerse themselves in the artisan food and drink scene of Scotland and the UK. This person will be the ambassador of Bowhouse, an already established food and drink hub based in the East Neuk of Fife.
Bowhouse opened its doors in July 2017 and since then has developed into a bustling food and drink site with 9 businesses and a busy events venue. The well-known Bowhouse Market Weekends see an average annual footfall of 55,000 customers. These markets are a valuable link for small growers and producers to sell directly to customers, building tangible and trusted relationships. Out with the monthly market weekends, Bowhouse already has a busy calendar of external events such as exhibitions, conferences, workshops, performances and private hire. Bowhouse is the physical embodiment of the phrase ‘field to fork’. This is a fast-paced public-facing business, looking to provide a vital link in the food and drink system in Scotland.
This exciting opportunity will allow the right candidate to join our existing estate team and develop their own food and drink network while growing Bowhouse as a centre of expertise. We expect the right person to be embedded in the food and drink world and have an understanding of agriculture and how our food systems are structured.
Role Objectives:
1. Deliver and grow current events calendar expanding the breadth and frequency of events.
2. Create new 2025 educational food, drink and rural life workshops.
3. Increase Bowhouse activity by working closely with businesses on-site to create collaborative events and workshops.
4. Develop the Bowhouse network throughout the UK. Take part in off-site industry conferences, workshops and events to expand our visibility and knowledge.
5. Work with our existing Bowhouse PR company, manage newsletter and social media channels working closely with the Business Development Manager to create targeted campaigns.
6. Work closely with the wider Balcaskie team.
7. To be able to create and report on budgets for events.
8. Help to expand the team of casual event staff.
9. Manage eCommerce ticket sales through Citizen Ticket or similar.
10. Propose and consider site improvements.
11. Learn about and be confident in communicating the principles of each business based at Bowhouse.
12. Working with the existing team to plan Bowhouse Market Weekends, maintaining quality and integrity.
Requirements:
1. A keen interest and understanding of our food systems and nutrition.
2. Personable and a versatile communicator.
3. Practical, hands-on and can-do attitude.
4. Creativity.
5. IT skills experience.
6. Highly motivated and passionate about high-quality events.
7. Great organisational skills.
8. Ability to work flexibly and under pressure.
9. Able to follow processes.
10. Can work on their own or as part of a team.
11. General photography and social media skills.
12. Driver's license and own car.
13. Keenness to impress.
Please send a cover letter and CV to info@balcaskie.com
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr