This important role has recently become available as BIGGA look for an individual to co-ordinate the delivery of BIGGA’s national initiatives and events delivered to members across the association.

Reporting to the Head of Membership, the role will be based at the head office in North Yorkshire, although some travel for meetings and events will be necessary.

Specifically, the Events and Initiatives Co-ordinator will:

•  Facilitate the delivery of national events and initiatives
•  Work with the MSM team and headquarters teams to co-ordinate and manage calendars
•  Promote the full range of services and benefits available to all members of BIGGA
•  Promote BIGGA in a positive manner to members, supporters, and the wider golf industry
•  Communicate, support, and interact with BIGGA team members in all departments

Key Responsibilities:

1. Planning, co-ordination and delivery (generally) of the Association’s member events and initiatives. The list of events and initiatives is subject to change as the Association’s activity evolves. The role typically includes:
   1. Working with the MSMs and headquarters teams in the setting up of events and initiatives to ensure they are fit for purpose and the procedures and timings are suitable
   2. Planning the events and initiatives, particularly in terms of venues, suppliers, staffing and stock supplies/merchandise
   3. Sorting and filtering applications where necessary
   4. Co-ordinating selection of successful applications
   5. Delivering events on site or online as necessary
   6. Work with the headquarters teams to ensure marketing and promotion pre and post event are maximized
2. Co-ordinate Board, Staff and Membership Team meetings and logistics
3. Attend BTME to support the delivery of events and engage with the membership and BIGGA team
4. Provide support to Head of Membership in calendar scheduling and logistics

• Assist Administration team as necessary
• Attend member events as directed
• Recommend ideas for improvement and highlight any problems
• Plan work efficiently to meet the departmental goals and objectives

Person Specification 

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent understanding of event management and planning
• A good knowledge of business practices, administration, meeting procedures, customer service skills and techniques
• Able to establish and maintain good working relationships with other departments, members and sponsors
• Good organisational, written and verbal skills
• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• IT literate: Microsoft Office suite and social media channels

• Competitive salary commensurate with the role and experience
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory leave
• All relevant equipment to fulfil the role
• Pension contribution