Quickstart - Events Assistant

☞ Vale of Glamorgan Council

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Update day: 28-04-2024

Location: Barry Wales

Category: Executive management Production / Operation

Industry: Government Administration

Position: Entry level

Job type: Temporary

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About The Role

Quickstart vacancies are applicable to 18-24 year olds living in the Vale of Glamorgan

Pay Details (Based on age): 18 to 20 - £6.83; 21 to 22 - £9.18; 23 and Over - £9.50

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 25 hour per week

Location: Penarth Pier Pavilion

Temporary Reason: Temporary for 6 months due to funding of scheme

Description:

The role of Event Assistant will be work alongside the Penarth Pavilion Manager in handling event enquiries via email/phone and in-person for this multi-use events venue. The position will include assisting with a wide range of duties as required, as the Pavilion opens for use by the local and wider community.

Duties will include;
  • Reception cover, front of house cover at events, conducting onsite viewings for wedding and event clients, general administration and responding to a wide range of enquiries looking to book the Pavilion event space.
  • The role will also cover social media marketing and assisting with room set ups for events and the following de-rigs.
  • The role of Event Assistant will suit a well-presented, confident individual who enjoys multi-tasking, working with people, with a ‘can do’ proactive attitude to their work. Attention to detail is necessary.

About You

You will need:
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Marketing experience or qualification.
  • Experience of working in the events/hospitality industry.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to deal with customer queries in person, in writing and over the phone.
  • Ability to have own transport would be an advantage

Employability Support:
  • Participants will be fully supported by the Adult Community Learning employability team, who will support them to improve all aspects of their employability skills.
  • This will be supported and reinforced though on the job training by their line manager.

How to apply

18-24 year old individuals to initially express their interest in a vacancy(s) to the Quickstart Facilitator by no later than Sunday 16th October –

Contact Michelle Atkins/ MEAtkins@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk / MOB: 07894326870

Next steps:
  • Quickstart Pre-employment workshops (CV writing support / Interview preparation skills) provided to applicants on Thurs 27th and Friday 28th October at Palmerston Adult Education Centre, Barry.
  • Completed CVs received from Quickstart applicants to be emailed out (via the Quickstart Facilitator) to Vale departmental managers by Monday 31st October
  • Interviews to be set by individual departments upon receipt of CVs
  • Placement start date to be confirmed (Nov 2022).
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Deadline: 12-06-2024

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