Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic freelance events manager with a problem-solving approach who supports Chwarae Teg’s vision for a gender equal Wales?
We are looking for that person to work with us, and our media partner ITV Wales, to plan and manage this year’s Chwarae Teg Womenspire Awards. The event will take place at the end of September/beginning of October 2021, and we will need the event manager to begin working with us in May.
You will be required to take the lead on the event, working with Chwarae Teg’s steering group and event co-ordinator for the awards, as well as external suppliers, supporters and stakeholders - from the launch of award nominations to wrapping up following the event.
For further information regarding the role and its budget, please contact Bethan Airey, Communications Partner, Chwarae Teg on 07776656398 for an informal discussion by 23rd April.
Brief proposals will then be requested, from those who have expressed an interest, by 30th April.
Person Specification
Experience:
We are looking for a person with experience of:
- Managing, running and overseeing events, both virtually and in person
- Managing staff and suppliers involved with the event - holding people accountable
- Planning events that are diverse and inclusive
- Stage and production management
- Working with event technology
- Writing and communicating a production schedule and cue list
- Working to deadlines
- Managing and meeting the expectations of stakeholders including sponsors, filmmakers and award finalists
Skills:
- Highly organised
- A flexible and agile problem-solving approach
- Able to make effective decisions quickly
- Innovative and creative
- Proactive, self-starter
- Shares Chwarae Teg’s vision and supports our mission and objectives
Job Description:
- Will be responsible for planning the event alongside our internal event co-ordinator
- Attracting sponsors alongside our engagement team
- Booking acts
- Booking studio
- Working with the studio and ITV Wales on technical planning and delivery
- Working with the event co-ordinator and project steering group to co-ordinate nominations, shortlisting and finalist interviews
- Copy writing for website and marketing materials where required
- Writing and communicating the production schedule, cue list / script
- Working with third party suppliers and partners e.g., theatres, TV studios, film makers, printers
- Briefing suppliers around sound and lighting expectations
About the Chwarae Teg Womenspire Awards:
Now in their sixth year, the awards are a celebration to recognise and highlight the achievements and contributions of remarkable women from across Wales, from all walks of life. In 2020 the awards became an online (rather than live event) due to Covid-19, however this gave us a chance to the share finalists’ stories with a wider audience than ever before. At present it is intended that the awards will continue as an online event for 2021.
Women are awarded across 10 categories and there are two categories for organisations and businesses who are committed to gender equality and provide the support required for women to achieve and prosper.