Marketing & Events Coordinator

24 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity

Part time 28.8 hours per week (Pro Rata)

We are seeking to recruit a Marketing and Events Coordinator to promote, sell and lead on the operation and delivery of a range of events for a new venue opening. The venue is a magnificent Grade II listed ex mortuary chapel lovingly restored as part of the Abney Park Restoration Project which also sees the introduction of a separately managed cafe and community space.

With an emphasis on external client management, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a marketing strategy with a clear focus on identifying suitable audiences for the space and the methodology to attract them as clients. We are looking for someone passionate about gaining new business, selling the venue and bringing high energy and innovation to secure new clientele and income streams. There will also be day-to-day admin responsibilities such as enquiry responses, taking payments, diary management, liaising with clients about their event details, supervising events in the venue, leading on site-visits and a particular focus on the safe operation during event hire periods, adhering to health and safety legislation and licensing and respect for the park and cemetery surroundings.

You will be joining the wonderful Hackney Venues team who currently manage a number of other venues in the borough and host a wide range of events within the private, community and cultural sectors. Shifts are on a rota basis with an emphasis on weekends and some evenings, so flexibility with working hours is essential.

You will have substantial and relevant experience in venue marketing, with an emphasis on rapport building and client engagement and be familiar with the planning and delivery of a range of events, health and safety requirements and have experience in team and people management.

Naturally, you will be required to maintain and improve excellent levels of service to clients/customers and have some experience of event based administration including diary systems, client databases and invoicing procedures.

This is a 4 out 7 days a week role and includes late night and evening work on a rota basis so flexibility with working hours is essential.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 29 May 2023

Interview date: 15/16 June 2023

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive and Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk