Operations Manager– part-time
Bible by the Beach is a charity which provides an annual, weekend Christian conference based in Eastbourne but focusing on the whole southeast region and beyond.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced part-time Operations Manager to join our small team to help deliver this annual event.
The key responsibilities of this role are-
- Managing the whole event in conjunction with BBtB Trustees
- Act as clerk to the Trustees
- Develop relationships with local venues, churches and other organisations and draw up contracts for use of.
- Liaise with heads of departments (Youth, Children, Speakers, Musicians, Technical etc.) to ensure smooth running of the event.
- Oversee all aspects of Publicity and Marketing of the event.
- Give financial support to the Charity and the event.
Our ideal candidate will have exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills and have knowledge and experience across the above areas. You will have excellent communication and IT ability as well as being able to liaise with venues and help draw up contracts. You will be able to work under pressure and think on your feet. Used to working in a team, and leading others, you will enjoy the variety of work that event management brings. You will have worked with a wide range of people spanning all walks of life, which means you will also have a good knowledge of Safeguarding.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for this role to be filled by a committed Christian who agrees with the Bible by the Beach Statement of Faith.
For this position you will be based at home and living within proximity of Eastbourne, the hours are flexible with an average over the year of 20hrs per week but will be heavily weighted towards the run-up to the event itself which takes place at the beginning of May each year.
If you think you have what it takes to join our team and help Bible by The Beach continue to grow, then please contact Vanessa Redhouse at vanessaredhouse@gmail.com or via telephone 0794 1966855 for further information and application pack. Applications must be returned by 5.00pm on FRIDAY 1st September 2023.