Creative Torbay / Opportunities / Fri 18 Mar 2016
Events Coordinator, Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Hauser & Wirth Somerset opened in July 2014 and has already welcomed over 200,000 visitors and has received wide and positive acclaim in the press. Its ethos sits at the very heart of Hauser & Wirth as a place where art can successfully merge with many other subject matters of importance to us; architecture, education, community, landscape, food and farming and opens the doors for creative ideas and collaborations.
We are looking for a highly organised and experienced person to join the enthusiastic and active Somerset team as an Events Coordinator to work within the gallery and for associated projects, reporting to the Head of Education. You will be responsible for initiating and organising a new arts festival, which you will manage as well as organising events at Hauser & Wirth Somerset.
The role will include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities:
To organise and lead the development of a new arts festival
To initiate and organise arts and cultural events for a range of audiences working alongside the Head of Education
To develop relationships with stakeholders and liaise with advisors regarding themes, priorities and diaries.
Organise staffing for events and manage teams effectively
Implement ticketing systems
Manage budgets, process invoices etc.
Develop relationships with sponsors
Organise and coordinate multiple venues
Develop marketing and PR campaigns for events
To ensure all events are well documented
To ensure that all enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner and to a high standard
Actively keep stakeholders informed and generate an annual review/report
To ensure Health & Safety standards, public liability and policies are developed and adhered to
As an events manager, ensure legal obligations and the expectations set out in our policies are met, including health & safety, equality & diversity, finance, procurement, information security and managing people
Representing Hauser & Wirth and associated organisations at all times
Working weekends and evenings as required
For details on requirements for this role please refer to our website: http://www.hauserwirth.com/jobs/#job-91
Please submit your CV and cover letter by email only to: somersetjobs@hauserwirth.com