Purpose
Do you want to be part of a successful and innovative events team?
Do you have a passion for events and engaging with visitors?
Taurus Crafts is one of the Charity’s service centres providing a range of education, retail and hospitality opportunities and has become a popular visitors’ centre in the Forest of Dean.
To make sure that both the right experiences are planned and the right events to support footfall and financial returns are achieved, we require a competent and hands-on individual to oversee and organise events and venues that will make an impact to a target audience.
You will be a person with a "can-do" attitude who will assist Camphill Village Trust host events that enhance our reputation as a leading regional destination centre.
The successful candidate will work within a mixed abilities team, and, as with all team players, will be encouraged to provide mentorship and support to Severnside Skills academy trainees who are fulfilling their relevant work experience modules.
Location & Travel
Community-based
This role will be based at Taurus Crafts in Lydney.
Duties & Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
* Assist the Events Manager with Events set up and stewarding providing a high-quality service.
* Assist with the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently.
* Assist with all aspects of health and safety for events, including risk assessments, are undertaken and implemented.
* Café - Support including table service, washing up, barista (training available) and till use.
* Cleaning - Cover for areas within the café, toilets and office.
* Retail - Cover for Shop Assistants. Till use, rotating stock and pricing items.
* Admin - Supporting basic administrative duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard level of education (GCSE in Maths & English)
Knowledge & Experience
* You’ll have great time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to assist in the efficient running of an event.
* You’ll have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, the ability to multi-task.
* You’ll have a flexible & proactive approach.
* You’ll have great interpersonal skills.
* You’ll be self-motivated and have great enthusiasm towards the role.
* But above all, you’ll enjoy having fun in a busy environment, working alongside a dedicated team.
Personal Attributes
* Outstanding communication and Customer Service skills.
* Excellent organizational skills & multitasker.
* Flexible, proactive with good attention to detail.
* Basic administration skills.
* Provide support across departments during busy periods and events.
* Availability across some weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.
This is a bank role (similar to zero hours). The hours will be flexible but will most certainly involve some weekend as well as weekday cover, and there will not be a guaranteed number of hours.
Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.