The role in brief:
Reporting to the Management Committee, you will be responsible for organising The Monmouthshire Show. This is a self-employed role that requires a great degree of flexibility. Working from home for the majority of the year, in the month before the Show, you will move to the Showground office.
* Keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
* Secure contractors.
* Engage and co-ordinate regulators, exhibitors, trade stands and competitions.
* Enlist the support of sponsors, suppliers and local businesses.
* Liaise with our amazing volunteers.
* Make sure the Show day is one to remember
Duties
Reporting to the Show Management Committee:
* Liaise with stakeholders including regulatory authorities, Committee Members, sponsors, volunteers, traders, other agricultural shows and other external organisations as required.
* Engage contractors, from marquee and loo hire to fire extinguishers and crowd barriers.
* Ensure the necessary regulatory forms and licences have been applied for and are obtained, liaising with various bodies within Monmouthshire County Council to achieve this.
* Receive and process applications for tradestands and catering concessions.
* Hire exhibitors and Main Ring displays.
* Engage with existing sponsors and enlist new sponsors.
* Support our amazing volunteers.
* Arrange and minute Committee Meetings and the AGM.
* Keep Membership records up to date, managing new membership subscriptions and sending out AGM packs and Show invites.
* Record and bank monies, in conjunction with the treasurer/bookkeeper. Manage financial records and produce the necessary reports for meetings.
* Manage social Media and marketing, including the Show website, Facebook and Instagram accounts.
* Health & Safety, including liaising with the NFU Risk Management team, organising Steward's Briefings and producing the Steward's Handbook.
* Keep in regular contact with Section Officers/Secretaries and draw up schedules in conjunction with each Section.
* Order signage, badges, rosettes and other sundries as required and with approval from the Committee.
* Carry out any additional duties as required by the Committee.
Requirements
* Someone super-organised, able to multi-task and with great attention to detail.
* Confident communicator who enjoys working with all kinds of people.
* Proficient computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
* Experience of event management preferred.
* Someone who can keep calm and carry on (especially in the busy lead up to the Show.
Interviews will be held on 27th October 2025 in Monmouth. To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter.
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Monmouth, NP25 4LG