Vacancy – Producer /Taste of Ulster Events Coordinator
Food NI is looking to recruit the following position.
Job Title
Producer /Taste of Ulster Events Coordinator
Organisational Pillar
Industry / Producer Manager
Effective Date
August 2017
Grade
3 Month(s)
Hourly Rate Contract – TBC
Closing Date:
Monday 7th August at 5pm
Email CV To:
michele@nigoodfood.com
JOB PURPOSE:
To deliver exceptional events, activities and opportunities that will encourage growth in Food NI’s producer and Taste of Ulster membership and enhance the reputation of the food and drink industry across Northern Ireland.
The following key shows at which stage each criterion needs to be evidenced.
(A)= Application Form (I) = Interview (T) = Test
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Essential
2 A Levels (or equivalent) (A)
and
2 years’ work experience in a supervising the planning and delivery of events (A)
and
2 years’ work experience in a customer service environment (A)
Proficiency in using MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word & Excel (A), (I)
Desirable
1st level degree in Event Management (A)
Minimum of 3 years’ proven track record of managing commercial relationships / partnerships in the food and drink or hospitality sector(s) (A)
Experience of working in a call / contact centre or telephony environment (A)
Previous cash / credit handling experience (A)
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Quick and accurate keyboard skills (T)
Ability to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively by telephone, in person, and in writing (A),(I), (T)
Ability to promote the exchange of ideas and information across the organisation. Fosters dialogue to ensure everyone understands what is going on (I)
Ability to make effective decisions in accordance with organisational policies and procedures under differing pressures and demonstrate an excellent sense of judgement (I)
Desirable
Experience of using financial management / accounts software, in particular SAGE 50 (A), (I)
Recent relevant professional experience of working in a dynamic and complex organisation (A), (I)
Experience of leading promotional events and / or launches (A), (I)
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
Essential
An ability to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to work on a number of tasks simultaneously (I)
A strong work ethic and an ability to work independently with a high level of self-motivation, resolving problems independently. (A) (I)
Ability to deliver results on time, within constraints and in line with organizational policies, procedures and strategy. Demonstrates a continuous drive for quality and a commitment to excellence (I)
Acts as a positive and professional role model for the organisation, fostering a climate of teamwork and development (I)
Ability to exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind and values the importance of providing high-quality customer service (I)
Ability to demonstrate evidence of having delivered a first class service to a range of customers (A), (I)
Experience of handling and resolution of customer complaints (A), (I)
Experience of handling difficult situations (A), (I)
Willingness to work flexibly as required to meet the requirements of the role (A) (I)
Willingness to undertake travel within the UK and Ireland (I)
Full driving license or the ability to fulfil the mobility requirements of the post (I)
