Events Coordinator

The Employer is: NORTHERN CRICKET UNION OF IRELAND.Plan and deliver cricket events including some which are for NCU representative teams and others which are national events.Manage all operations related to event delivery including but not limited to, all pre-event planning, on the day event delivery, and post-event review and future development. Create and maintain relationships with external suppliers including venue contacts, sub-contractors, professional services, and any other providers.Undertake all event administration, including:Creating, monitoring, and progressing event delivery plans to ensure timely decision making and delivery of excellent events for the NCU.Timely preparation and publication of all event information on the website in collaboration with the Marketing Team.Work with the Competitions Administrator(s) to ensure entries are received and processed efficiently, ensuring that sufficient time is allowed for all pre-event draws/seeding in undertaken prior to information being published. Develop individual event planning and risk management documents.In conjunction with the Finance Officer ensure the accurate preparation and management of individual event budgets.Actively work to increase the quality of events by seeking feedback on experiences and identifying areas for improvement.Support the existing staff in organising major events.Recruit and manage volunteers and officials at events.Manage national governing bodies (NGBs) and club relationships which are key to staging events.Support clubs in events delivery, when appropriate.Work with the existing staff on all commercial relationships to ensure all sponsor, marketing and media/broadcast activities take place as agreed..

Teamwork.

Ability to prioritise activities.

Ability to manage multiple projects and events simultaneously.

Good communication skills, both written and oral.

Good administrative and data management skills.

Strong focus on the provision of customer service.

Competent user of Microsoft Office in particular Excel.

Experience of producing event information and meeting tight deadlines.

Experience of event support services, including media, catering, volunteer activity and commercial activity.

Experience of delivering excellent customer service.

Planning and organisational skills.

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Understanding of cricket and NCU structures, competition and event schedules, leagues, and cups.

Experience of working with commercial partners.

Experience of implementing policies.