About the Three Counties Agricultural Society
The Three Counties Agricultural Society is a long established (1797) agricultural society with a charitable remit to promote agriculture, horticulture, and arboriculture within Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire.
It is a professional and successful event organiser which achieves its charitable objectives through creating and hosting major shows including RHS Malvern Spring Festival (a partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society), Royal Three Counties Show, Malvern Autumn Show, CountryTastic, and Careers Fair. HRH The Princess Royal is patron of the Royal Three Counties Show, and our events attract a footfall of 250,000 per year.
It is a thriving 90-acre showground based in Malvern, which not only hosts the Three Counties’ own events but is also hired out to third parties for exhibitions, conferences, animal shows, trade fairs, and leisure events such as flea fairs, auctions, and vehicle enthusiasts’ jamborees. The iconic Malvern Hills offer a unique backdrop to the showground, making us one of the most attractive showgrounds in the country. Over a million visitors a year come through the gates of the showground, contributing £35 million a year to the local economy.
Purpose of Job
To assist and support the Head of Operations in managing the 350-acre estate, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and adherence to agreed budgets. You will also play an important role in supporting the Head of Shows and Show Leads in the creation and delivery of a high-profile agricultural and horticultural events programme and ensure the estate is maintained for our many venue hire events throughout the year.
You will be expected to work the weekends of our three main events plus additional time as required, for which Time Off in Lieu will be given.
About You
Working within the collaborative, creative, and supportive Three Counties Team, the successful Operations Executive candidate will have the following attributes:
* Professional manner and ability to work effectively and confidently with a wide variety of stakeholders;
* A passion for high-quality events;
* Excellent time management skills and able to work effectively under pressure;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* High attention to detail and ability to oversee and coordinate multiple projects;
* Positive, can-do attitude;
* Strong team player;
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
1. Assist the Head of Operations with the management and administration of the showground and its shows.
2. Plant and vehicle maintenance, taxation, and testing.
3. Liaise with the Estate Foreman and engineers to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
4. Procurement of materials, liaising with the estate foreman to arrange the supply of timber, sheet materials, and ironmongery for maintenance and events within agreed budgets.
5. Liaise with the Shows Team to ensure event plans and operation lists are correct and ordering of key event resources such as marquees, toilets, showers, plant and machinery, vehicles, grandstands, agricultural barriers, and fencing.
6. Traffic management, including road signage contract review, car park maintenance, and liaising with Worcestershire Highways about road works.
7. Health & Safety tasks including attending meetings, expediting issues raised, and monitoring fire alarms and extinguishers.
8. Estate management, including regular inspections and managing ISO14001 accreditation.
9. Manage contractors and prioritize workloads to agreed budgets.
Workplace Advantages
* Free parking
* 21 days holiday excluding bank holidays
* PPE
* Training opportunities and support
* Company pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for weekend work during shows or evening meetings
* Monthly employee benefit scheme (Perk Box)
* Complimentary tickets to Three Counties Events
For further information or to apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to Ben Russell, Head of Operations:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Malvern: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Operations management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/10/2024
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