Job | Full Time

Events & Activities Manager

EastSide Partnership

Management
£23,866
37.50
The Events & Activities Manager will deliver an animation and events programme for the Connswater Community Greenway & will establish and develop the C.S. Lewis Square as an events venue.

The main purpose of this role is to:

  • Deliver an animation and events programme for the Connswater Community Greenway to ensure that it is welcoming, well used and an attractive place to visit, explore and enjoy.
  • Establish and develop the C.S. Lewis Square as an events ‘venue’ attracting a range of community, arts and animation activities.
  • Provide event management support to others including the EastSide Partnership group of companies, local communities and the public and private sectors.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties

1. Deliver an annual animation programme of events and activities in the parks and open spaces along the Connswater Community Greenway

a) Develop and deliver events and activities which encourage positive use and meet the strategic objectives of the CCG; social, economic, community and environmental

b) Work with stakeholders along the CCG including businesses, schools and colleges, residents and community groups to deliver bespoke programmes of activity

2. Develop and promote the use of the C.S. Lewis Square as an outdoor venue

a) Encourage the use of the C.S. Lewis Square as a community asset on a day to day basis

b) Further develop the C.S. Lewis Square as an events venue promoting positive use and attracting visitors to the space

c) Build relationships with local stakeholders and event promoters locally, nationally and internationally

d) Develop a marketing plan to promote the C.S. Lewis Square as an events venue in the context of the CCG and the wider EastSide area

e) Develop a business plan for C.S. Lewis Square to ensure sustainability of the space as an events venue

3. Provide event management support to others including the EastSide Partnership (ESP) group of companies, local communities and the public and private sectors

a) Build relationships with ESP companies and encourage animation and activity which delivers their strategic objectives (arts, tourism, education etc.)

b) Deliver a high standard of customer service to event audiences as well as clients, artists and promoters

c) Ensure that all delivered programmes, events and activities on the CCG comply with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements including risk assessment and current best practice

d) Ensure that the appropriate licensing arrangements and event protocols are in place working alongside the relevant Belfast City Council (BCC) departments

e) Ensure that all events and activities are well organised and have the appropriate management systems in place including event plans

f) Ensure that events are attractive, welcoming and appealing

4. Undertake other duties relevant to the role including:

a) Manage relevant and appropriate resources/ equipment to support the operational delivery of an event or activity

b) Ensure that the outdoor spaces are well maintained prior, during and after an event working alongside the relevant agencies at BCC

c) Ensure that events and activities are staffed well working with EastSide Partnership staff and volunteers including Greenway Leaders, Belfast City Council staff and external event organisers

d) Work alongside communications staff at ESP and BCC to ensure all events are well marketed and promoted to maximise participation

e) Deliver events and activities within the approved budgets and apply for and source external budgets when required

f) Report against objectives to ensure outcomes are being met and that monitoring and evaluation is undertaken

g) Act in accordance with EastSide Partnership’s policies and procedures

h) Undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required

Closing Date

Wednesday / 04 July 2018
3:00pm

Contact Details

EastSide Partnership

Avalon House
278- 280 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 1HE
United Kingdom

More Information

To find out more and to download the application pack please visit www.eastsidepartnership.com/recruitment 

Files

ESPCCGEAM18 Application Pack FINAL.docx
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