PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Castle View Retirement (CVR) are looking for an Events / Activity Coordinator to take ownership for leading and developing events and activities. You will be responsible for homeowners and local community engagement, offering one point of call for all events and activities being hosted at Castle View.
Key Responsibilities
· Be responsible and to work with the General Manager for the design and implementation of the events / activities programme in liaison with homeowners, family, advocates, friends, volunteers and other outside groups.
· Be responsible for Preparation, set up and take down of event spaces, the safe use, storage and maintenance of equipment; updating equipment within agreed budget.
· Work with homeowners and the local community to ensure a wide varied programme of activities and events.
· To assist the General Manager in ensuring that all relevant risk assessments for individuals, activities and venues are carried out and reviewed at appropriate intervals in line with policies and procedures.
· To produce all promotional material for events within the development
· To provide copy and images of events for use in marketing and social media.
· To liaise with the on site teams before and during events.
Qualification and Experience:
· Previous experience of having worked with the elderly over 55 cohort.
· Previous experience within care, hospitality or leisure industry within a similar role would be desirable.
· Previous experience arranging activities and events
· Good standard of IT literacy, able to create posters and flyers for events.
· Professional approach with high quality standards.
· Excellent communication skills and a real ‘can do’ attitude.
· Genuine interest in providing quality service to customers and homeowners.
· Enthusiastic, passionate and the ability to build rapport with ease.
· An awareness of basic Health & Safety.
· Approachable and open manner – able to demonstrate empathy
· Satisfactory enhanced DBS checks required.
Key Internal and External Relationships:
· Line Manager - GM
· Potential purchasers, homeowner, their families and external customers
· External partners, professionals and contractors
· Colleagues at all levels
· Sales and Marketing Teams
· Finance Director
· Board Members
· CEO
Location – The post will be based at the designated retirement community in Windsor.
· Report to General Manager
· Direct Reports – None
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- working with the over 55s: 1 year (preferred)
- Event Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
