Events Assistant

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About us:

Wild Planet Trust is a registered education, scientific and conservation charity established in 1957 and based in Devon, UK. We own two zoos in south west England, plus two local nature reserves and a National Nature Reserve. We support conservation in the United Kingdom and overseas using funds generated by the people who visit the zoos and the expertise and dedication of our staff.

Paignton Zoo first opened its doors as the Torbay Zoological Gardens in 1923. Almost 100 years later, our site, and work, has grown considerably and we are now one of the South West’s largest conservation organisations and top visitor attractions. There are over 230 species of animal that call Paignton Zoo home. As well as being a zoo, we’re also a botanical garden with over 4,000 species on record.

We have an exciting opportunity for two Events Assistants to join our Events and Corporate Relations team on fixed term contracts until 5th January 2024. These are part time roles working a minimum of 20 hours a week, working hours will vary over a 7 day rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Hours will be variable to meet the demands of the business and our events. The salary for these positions are £11,055.20 per annum (£10.63 per hour).

What will this role involve?

You will assist the Events and Corporate Relations Manager in the implementation of our annual calendar of visitor focused events. The role will include researching, coordinating and implementing events within set time scales as well as assisting with the administration of events. You will also assist with online and offline marketing content, including website management. You will be working with all departments and will need to ensure excellent and efficient communication channels are maintained.

What skills and experience are required?

Ideally you will have experience working at or planning events and have good time management. You will need to be confident, enjoy working as part of a team and have excellent communication, organizational and relationship building skills. A clean driving license and website content management skills are desirable.

Benefits of joining our team include:

• 33 days paid holiday pro-rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

• Company sick pay

• Enhanced family leave

• Branded uniform provided (as required)

• Relevant internal and external training provided

• Free entry to our zoos for staff and their family

• Complimentary tickets

• Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)

• Free staff parking

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to Headspace Premium App

• Employee Discounts Platform

Please note, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period for these roles. The roles may therefore be filled prior to the closing date.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £11,055.20 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2023
Reference ID: EA/VS/0623