Events Operative

Salary: £18,525 pro rata

Spinners Mill Cinema is looking for an Events Operative to join their team.

Overview

Leigh Film C.I.O. at Spinners Mill Cinema aims to deliver lasting change and create a climate where cross-sector partnerships and collaboration drive the development of a sustainable film offer in the Leigh (and Wigan) area(s), with a focus on social isolation, mental health and work for, with and by children and young people. Spinners Mill Cinema (our new permanent home) aspires to create a venue that serves as a focal point for the local community, not only in engagement through film but, through a wider range of art forms, and meeting place. The venue comprises one cinema screen and bar. The project is set up by a charitable trust, Leigh Film C.I.O.

Role purpose

As Events Operative you will manage all private events, bookings and community events, end to end. You will build relationships and contacts within the local community and support Spinners Mill Cinema in its aims of becoming the focal point in a wide range of art forms, including film. You will manage customer enquiries, face to face, email and telephone and guide our clients through the booking process.

Your main focus will be customer service, ensuring that customer specifications are delivered on time, on budget and to a high quality. You will also manage all associated administration.

• Contract: Part time, fixed term 12 Months (with extension likely – funding dependent)
• Hours: Flexible hours, 20 hours per week

Responsibilities and duties

• Ensure that every client is greeted with a warm welcome and a can-do attitude
• Plan and organise all events in partnership with the client
• Oversee all events that are out of the ordinary or first of a kind
• Consider the impact of any event on both the cinema and hospitality area
• Ensure that event spaces are ready and prepared as per specifications
• Ensure that all staff and volunteers receive appropriate communication about the day’s events
• Communicate effectively with Business Development Manager and Technical Manager.
• Manage face to face and telephone enquiries effectively
• Manage events administration accurately and on time
• Environmental and social sustainability is key to our ethos and you will embrace this wholeheartedly. You will embed our sustainability strategy into your operational procedures and support with its on-going development
• To manage outreach projects at the Turnpike Centre, Leigh Parish Church and future venues this will involve liaising with partners and venues
• Establish strong links with community organisations
• Expand our field of operations i.e. Heritage , Parent & Child, Autistic screenings, Silent Films, documentary, environmental screenings
• To implement Leigh Film Society C.I.O. business plan 2020- 2025
• Check the general maintenance and cleanliness of the auditoria and hospitality areas and report any problems to the business manager
• Cover for other members of the department during periods of annual leave and sickness
• Contribute to the department as a proactive member of the team
• Implement Leigh Film Society C.I.O. policies, in particular those around diversity and access follow BFI Diversity guidelines
• Carry out any other duties relevant to the post as required by the business manager

Essential skills and experience

• Previous experience as events coordinator
• Experience of working in an arts venue
• Excellent IT and organisational skills
• Well-developed time management skills and excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to deal with conflicting deadlines, complex projects and multiple partners
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and their practical application and integration in the work environment.
• Passion for the cultural sector and supporting the development of film culture in the North

Person specification

• Professional and friendly manner
• Calm under pressure, able to think on your feet and solve problems swiftly
• Commitment to high levels of customer service
• Flexible approach to own schedule to accommodate customer needs
• Keen interest in film and other arts

To apply

Please send C.V. and covering letter telling us how you meet the Person Specification for this role by email to Paul Costello (Chair): costello0608@gmail.com

Interviews: Thursday 24 February 2022. Interviews will take place at Spinners Mill Leigh.

This job description sets out the accountabilities of the post at the time when it was drawn up. Such accountabilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the accountabilities or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the pay of the post.

The closing date for this position is 04/02/2022 at 23:59