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Events Officer Vacancy - Temporary maternity cover contract
at Naace in Nottingham, United Kingdom
Naace is the professional association for those who are involved in advancing education through the appropriate use of ICT. It has c.2,300 members and is supported by over 100 sponsoring partners from the education ICT industry. Its members include education authority advisers, advisory teachers, inspectors, independent education ICT consultants, heads of ICT education centres, higher education staff engaged in teacher education, headteachers and others providing strategic leadership for the development of ICT in schools and colleges and teachers. Naace provides a wide range of services to its members, liaises with its sponsoring partners and works closely with government departments, agencies and other organisations in the development and implementation of national policy in relation to the use of ICT in schools and colleges.
Naace is a registered charity with a Board of Management (the Trustees) supported by sub-committees and working groups.
Naace seeks to appoint an Events Officer who will be responsible for the complete cycle of planning, marketing, delivering and reviewing Naace events and exhibitions for members and sponsors to budget, time and quality requirements. The post holder will be based at the Naace offices on the vibrant Nottingham Trent Campus in Clifton, Nottingham but travel throughout the UK to the wide range of events and exhibitions will be required with stays away from home as required.
If you have at least two years proven experience of leading on and delivering large scale professional events and exhibitions in a member-based organisation, if you enjoy working as part of a lively team, if you have a genuine interest in and commitment to the promotion of ICT in education then we would love to hear from you. To apply please provide details of your career to date in a CV and outline how you could effectively contribute to Naace events, the details of which are provided on our web site at www.naace.co.uk/events.
Key responsibilites:
The complete cycle of planning, marketing, delivering and reviewing Naace events and exhibitions for members and sponsors to budget, time and quality requirements.
Achievement of KPI targets for attendance at events and exhibitions.
Management reporting on events.
Matrix management of Business Support Assistants as required and other contributors to Naace events and exhibitions.
Management of third party contracts required for successful delivery of Naace events and exhibitions.
Liaison with Finance Officer to ensure compliance with finance procedures.
The range and balance of duties will be subject to change in line with the requirements of the Board of Management, the Naace Strategic Plan in force from time to time and the overall development of the Association.
Key Events currently include:
BETT Show - 5 days
Annual Strategic Conference - 3 days
Spring Sponsoring Partners Day - 1 day
MIS Conference - 1 day
Think Tanks
All Members Autumn Conference - 2 days Fri/Sat
Autumn Sponsoring Partners Day - 1 day
Seminars
ICT Mark Annual Conferences
Other events may be announced throughout the year.
Person specification - essential:
At least two years proven experience of leading on and delivering large scale professional events and exhibitions
Graduate level or equivalent e.g. NVQ Level 4
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Organisational ability and good time management skill.
Attention to detail
Advanced IT literacy including management and manipulation of databases, complex mail merging and deduplication of lists, and an ability to adopt new systems including the ability to develop an in-house online booking system
Ability to work in a team, flexibly, independently and on own initiative
Excellent telephone skills.
A willingness to work away from home when overnight attendance at conferences or events is required.
A commitment to efficient and rigorous implementation of agreed office procedures.
Demonstrable interest in the advancement of ICT in education.
Person specification - desirable:
A willingness to engage in personal professional development as identified on appointment and as required as the post develops.
Experience of teaching.
Experiene of working in a member-based organisation
Key interpersonal skills:
To be creative and imaginative when dealing with other people.
To be calm, diplomatic, tactful and cheerful under pressure.
To communicate clearly and effectively with a range of professional people and organisations.
To be able to engage in professional dialogue with the General Manager in order to review performance and to identify areas for development and improvement.
Additional Information
Status: Full Time, Maternity Leave Cover
Salary: This is a band three position with salary between £19,000 – £25,000
per annum with 25 days leave, access to an Employee Assistance Package,
flexi time, free parking.
Candidates should apply in writing, outlining why they would wish to take on this challenge and specifying how they meet the person specification. An up to date CV should be provided along with two potential referees.
Closing date for applications Weds 15th April with interview on Friday 21st April 2009.
Contact Michelle Cank for more information office@naace.co.uk, 0115 848 3049
Naace is a registered charity with a Board of Management (the Trustees) supported by sub-committees and working groups.
Naace seeks to appoint an Events Officer who will be responsible for the complete cycle of planning, marketing, delivering and reviewing Naace events and exhibitions for members and sponsors to budget, time and quality requirements. The post holder will be based at the Naace offices on the vibrant Nottingham Trent Campus in Clifton, Nottingham but travel throughout the UK to the wide range of events and exhibitions will be required with stays away from home as required.
If you have at least two years proven experience of leading on and delivering large scale professional events and exhibitions in a member-based organisation, if you enjoy working as part of a lively team, if you have a genuine interest in and commitment to the promotion of ICT in education then we would love to hear from you. To apply please provide details of your career to date in a CV and outline how you could effectively contribute to Naace events, the details of which are provided on our web site at www.naace.co.uk/events.
Key responsibilites:
The complete cycle of planning, marketing, delivering and reviewing Naace events and exhibitions for members and sponsors to budget, time and quality requirements.
Achievement of KPI targets for attendance at events and exhibitions.
Management reporting on events.
Matrix management of Business Support Assistants as required and other contributors to Naace events and exhibitions.
Management of third party contracts required for successful delivery of Naace events and exhibitions.
Liaison with Finance Officer to ensure compliance with finance procedures.
The range and balance of duties will be subject to change in line with the requirements of the Board of Management, the Naace Strategic Plan in force from time to time and the overall development of the Association.
Key Events currently include:
BETT Show - 5 days
Annual Strategic Conference - 3 days
Spring Sponsoring Partners Day - 1 day
MIS Conference - 1 day
Think Tanks
All Members Autumn Conference - 2 days Fri/Sat
Autumn Sponsoring Partners Day - 1 day
Seminars
ICT Mark Annual Conferences
Other events may be announced throughout the year.
Person specification - essential:
At least two years proven experience of leading on and delivering large scale professional events and exhibitions
Graduate level or equivalent e.g. NVQ Level 4
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Organisational ability and good time management skill.
Attention to detail
Advanced IT literacy including management and manipulation of databases, complex mail merging and deduplication of lists, and an ability to adopt new systems including the ability to develop an in-house online booking system
Ability to work in a team, flexibly, independently and on own initiative
Excellent telephone skills.
A willingness to work away from home when overnight attendance at conferences or events is required.
A commitment to efficient and rigorous implementation of agreed office procedures.
Demonstrable interest in the advancement of ICT in education.
Person specification - desirable:
A willingness to engage in personal professional development as identified on appointment and as required as the post develops.
Experience of teaching.
Experiene of working in a member-based organisation
Key interpersonal skills:
To be creative and imaginative when dealing with other people.
To be calm, diplomatic, tactful and cheerful under pressure.
To communicate clearly and effectively with a range of professional people and organisations.
To be able to engage in professional dialogue with the General Manager in order to review performance and to identify areas for development and improvement.
Additional Information
Status: Full Time, Maternity Leave Cover
Salary: This is a band three position with salary between £19,000 – £25,000
per annum with 25 days leave, access to an Employee Assistance Package,
flexi time, free parking.
Candidates should apply in writing, outlining why they would wish to take on this challenge and specifying how they meet the person specification. An up to date CV should be provided along with two potential referees.
Closing date for applications Weds 15th April with interview on Friday 21st April 2009.
Contact Michelle Cank for more information office@naace.co.uk, 0115 848 3049
Published at 01-04-2009
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