Event Coordinator

Role Overview & Responsibilities

About us

Vortex Gigs hosts music events in the U.K. and was founded in 2022. We're a growing events company looking to expand.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and fun-loving professional to join Vortex Gigs. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of events, from research to pre-planning to on-site execution. We're seeking a creative, dedicated and personable individual who can work well under pressure and is able to set the tone for our exciting festival. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a huge impact on our company.

(Although this is a remote working role, very occasional travel to Cardiff may be required. Therefore, applicants within a commutable distance will be preffered)

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with all clients, sponsors, vendors and talent to coordinate logisitcs and maintain relationships.
• Create and book the festival lineup.
• Contact potential vendors and sell pitch packages.
• Identify and reach out to potential sponsors and sell sponsorship packages.
• Oversee event setup and manage operations to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Any other relevant duties that may be required from time to time for event preperations and delivery.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years event coordinator experience.
• Previous experience with vendor hiring, securing event sponsorship, and booking talent.
• A Levels or higher education required.
• Cardiff based or within a commutable distance. (preffered)

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Application question(s):

• Do you live in/near Cardiff, Wales.

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Events management: 3 years (required)
• Talent booking: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 01/04/2023
Expected start date: 05/06/2023