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Our Craft
The Keepers of the Quaich (KOTQ) are an exclusive international society to recognise, reward and celebrate those who have shown outstanding commitment to the Scotch Whisky Industry.
Our Craft
The Keepers of the Quaich (KOTQ) are an exclusive international society to recognise, reward and celebrate those who have shown outstanding commitment to the Scotch Whisky Industry.
Founded by industry leading distillers, our Society is the beating heart of the Scottish Whisky industry. By pooling their influential resources and expertise together, the founders have built a robust international Society dedicated to achieving greater appreciation for our magnificent Scotch Whisky spirit.
From all corners of the world, Keepers, Masters and invited guests descend on our spiritual home at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. Held twice per year, the Ceremony of Induction and Banquet are the pinnacle of our events calendar.
Our Blend Of Benefits
* Salary £31,500 - £39,500 (FTE)
* 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
* Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
* Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
* 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
Embrace Excellence
This position plays a key role in the day-to-day coordination of the Keepers of the Quaich. The role holder will serve as an ambassador for KOTQ, supporting the Head of the Keepers of the Quaich, in coordinating significant events, including the Ceremony of Induction and the Banquet, held twice per year, which are the highlight of the events calendar.
The coordinator will report to the Head of the Keepers of the Quaich and will oversee coordination at all levels with our chair, management committee, founding partners, and members to guarantee the successful execution of the KOTQ’s role and agenda
This is a part time role 30 hours per week, Monday-Thursday.
Make an Impact
Reporting to the Head of the Keepers of the Quaich, key responsibilities include:
* Support the Head of the Keepers of the Quaich in managing the event timelines and deadlines for each banquet.
* Support the Head of the Keepers of the Quaich with the day to day running of the office, diary management, meeting administration and other ad-hoc administrative duties
* Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, assisting the Head of the Keepers of the Quaich in responding to enquiries and deputising for the Head of the Keepers of the Quaich where required
* Prioritise and manage emails, tasks, and documentation.
* Handle membership administration, ensuring GDPR compliance and efficient file storage
* Coordinate with suppliers to manage stock levels and orders
* Oversee new product sourcing and merchandise promotion
* Maintain accurate stock records and process invoices
* Oversee database management and development.
* Ensure database accuracy and produce timely queries
Your Talent And Skills
To be successful in this role, you hold:
* Prior experience in banquet coordination or event management commensurate to this level of role
* Previous experience of providing customer service
* Strong background in office administration and diary management
* Experience in merchandise and stock management
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
* Proficient in using MS Office, database systems, and website management tools
* Aptitude for learning with high levels of engagement. The ability to work within a small team, adaptability to handle a variety of tasks is required
We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to the Keepers of the Quaich more broadly, we will welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative
* Industries
Beverage Manufacturing
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