We are passionate about what we do and our high standards! We’re looking for someone with the same mindset as us, someone with an active passion for the outdoors (water and mountain sports), a lover of extreme sports with oodles of enthusiasm and experience to join the team and help us become even better. This is a lifestyle and not just a job! If this sounds like you then read on…
Job Description
We are looking for an Events Coordinator to join our team based at our shop and training centre in Brighton Marina. You will be joining a small team and will often be required to work on your own or manage junior staff when the senior team are running courses etc.
You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks from managing our online bookings, creating bespoke client events, checking and archiving client documentation, and communicating with customers. It is essential that you have excellent administration and communication skills as you will be building relationships with our charity and corporate clients.
Although this position is based in our shop, 80% of our bookings and sales are currently digital so you must have excellent computer and communication skills.
Working within a small team you will need to be multi-skilled, adaptable and able to turn you hand to assist with all aspects of the business.
The role is fun yet demanding, and you will be managing your time, working to multiple deadlines to ensure our clients have the best experience right from the start. You will also be given the opportunity to take ownership of various projects so a creative mind is a distinct advantage.
You must have a passion for the outdoor environment and our green ethos.
Required Skills
* Excellent office administration skills.
* IT skills (ideally Macs).
* Proven experience of customer service and administration roles.
* Strong teamwork.
* A green and environmentally friendly ethos with a love for the outdoors.
Additional Roles
* Writing our monthly newsletters.
* Marketing products / courses / events.
* Assisting with the development of new areas of the business: products / charity events / corporate events / overseas trips.
Distinct Advantage
* Leisure and tourism experience.
* Retail experience (ideally on-line and in-store).
* Working in the outdoor industry.
* Creative writing (newsletters / blogs / web content).
What We Offer
We offer you the chance to become involved in this dynamic and expanding company. We are looking for someone who is passionate about their work and who wants to progress the business as we have many great plans for the future!
Staff Equipment Discounts
We offer a staff discount scheme on all equipment sold through the shop.
Training Courses
As well as staff discounts on equipment, you will be able to attend all of our courses free of charge or at cost price including; rock climbing, abseiling, kayaking, navigation, mountaineering, First Aid. You will also have the opportunity of gaining instructor qualifications should you wish. We will also help with any third-party job specific training where relevant to your work.
Holiday
28 days per year.
Pay
£26-28,000 per annum depending on previous experience. Pay is reviewed yearly depending on performance and growth of the business.
Hours
40hrs (5 days) per week (rostered Mon-Sun) 9-6pm (with 1hr for lunch). You will also be expected to act as ‘Duty Manager’ (an emergency contact over the weekend).
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