British Pig and Poultry Fair

May 15 & 16 2024 NEC Birmingham

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Fair Seeks Event Executive to Join 2024 Organising Team

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and very organised individual to join the technical events team to assist in the delivery of all aspects of the 2024 British Pig & Poultry Fair taking place at the NEC on 15th and 16th May.

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading event delivery team to work on a well-known farming business event. You will work across all aspects of the event from operations and marketing to exhibitor stand bookings and visitor registration. Your role will be key in helping ensure the smooth running of the event and the customer satisfaction of our exhibitors and visitors.

This role would suit anyone who is highly organised and enjoys variety – no two weeks will be the same! Event and or agricultural knowledge would be a bonus.

This role could be ideal for someone looking to move into the events sector or build their event knowledge and experience, as it will give you an unprecedented insight into what it takes to plan and deliver a leading trade event.

This is a fixed term (5 months) full time position based at our offices at Stoneleigh, commencing January 2024 until end May 2024, however there may well be a role at the RASE available at the end of the term.

To apply please send a covering letter as to how you are strongly suited to this position to aliceb@rase.org.uk

If you have any questions or would like to chat about this role please do not hesitate to get in touch.

 

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the Event Manager with the event operational delivery, this will include:
    • dealing with exhibitor queries via e-mail, on the telephone and onsite at the event
    • liaising with contractors and suppliers
    • maintaining accurate database records of booked event exhibitor contacts
    • liaising with Finance dept to assist in credit control
    • collection and chasing of exhibitor forms
    • collation of information for event guides
    • helping manage the organisers office at the event
  • Assist the Head of Technical events with marketing and event content. This will include:
    • supporting the delivery of marketing, social media and press campaigns to encourage visitors to attend the Fair
    • updating the Fair website
    • answering visitor registration queries via e-mail, telephone and at the event
    • tracking the effectiveness of marketing activity
    • assisting with managing photography and videography at events.
  • Work on site based in the organisers office during the event build-up, on event days and during the break down, liaising with exhibitors face to face. Please note this will include the requirement to stay away during the event dates 13 – 16 May.
  • Maintain a professional attitude with regard to all event matters and at all times answer or re-direct incoming enquiries appropriately.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The ideal candidate will have:

  • a positive and friendly outlook with a can-do attitude
  • excellent organisational skills
  • a passion for events and/or agriculture
  • experience of working within an administrative role and operating within a busy team environment
  • ability to meet deadlines with excellent attention to detail and time management skills
  • experience of using databases
  • able to communicate tactfully, confidently and effectively both on the phone and in writing
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently when necessary
  • Working calmly under pressure with attention to detail
  • Computer literate – Microsoft packages, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of the agricultural and events sectors.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

This role will provide unprecedented experience of:

  • a hands-on role as part of an event delivery team
  • managing external agencies and suppliers
  • relationship building skills
  • delivery of a marketing and PR campaign
  • website management
  • communication and negotiation skills with a wide variety of people

THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND            

The RASE owns and organises the British Pig & Poultry Fair which takes place every 2 years. The Society also runs a number of other events and operates a membership scheme. While this position is a fixed term employment contract, for the interested candidate there may well be a role available within the Society at the end of this term.

 

ROLE DETAILS

JOB TITLE: Event Executive

CONTRACT: Full time from January 2024 to end May 2024 (5 months). There is the possibility to flex working arrangements and for some home working, however at least 4 days to be office based at Stoneleigh.

SALARY: £22,000 to £27,000 per annum pro rata depending on experience.

REPORTING TO: Head of Technical Events

PLACE OF WORK: RASE Centre, 6th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ

TO APPLY: Please apply by sending your CV with a covering letter addressing how you are strongly suited to this position to aliceb@rase.org.uk

CLOSING DATE: Friday 8th December 2023. Candidates should be available for interview week commencing 11th December. Start date ideally 8th January.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact Alice Bell on 07977 499 420.