Job Description

Start date: Negotiable but as soon as possible.

Application Deadline: 13/06/25 at 17:00 with interviews taking place w/b 23/06/25. Please submit a CV and covering letter no longer than 2 pages stating interest in the job and relevant experience.

Hours: 28 Hours Per Week

Salary: 28350 per year (full time equivalent), pro-rata for part time hours

Based: SEALL Office, Broadford, with scope for hybrid working. The role will require in person working in the Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh region. SEALL operates a TOIL system to represent a dynamic calendar year.

SEALL is seeking an experienced and driven Events Co-ordinator who will work alongside our Creative Director and wider team to facilitate our performing arts events in venues across Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh via our annual programme of performances and events, our flagship Small Halls Festival in November as well as supporting the team on other projects that may take place throughout the year. You will be involved in every aspect of event planning, supporting the Creative Director: from inception and booking of events, consulting with artists and venues in advance of shows, local marketing in conjunction with our Marketing Officer, licencing, onsite facilitation, and post event reporting.

The Events Co-ordinator must have a wide knowledge of Scotland and the UK's cultural scene, as well as excellent organisational skills and be confident and competent in all aspects of events management. The role will be essential to the smooth running of an ambitious, dynamic, and diverse array of live and livestreamed events in music, theatre, dance, literature, and children's shows in venues across Skye, Raasay, and Lochalsh.

The post requires a personal ability to establish good, long lasting working relationships with artists, external promoters, venue managers, community groups, accommodation and food providers and performers etc, delivering an excellent service from introduction to completion. You will have a firm grasp of value within the industry and will be aware of the associated pressures of working in the arts, in both a commercial and third sector capacity. The role is based at SEALL's office in Broadford, Skye, with reasonable flexible working options available on agreement with the Creative Director and requires the candidate to work events where required as SEALL's representative and is not defined to office working. The candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends as events demand and be able to work independently and remotely around the region as events dictate.

Responsibilities

Consult with Creative Director, SEALL@Home/Gaelic Officer, Marketing Officer and Technical Team on programme, budget, administration, and marcomms to plan and coordinate a busy calendar of events and workshops as part of a team effort.

Understand the requirements for each individual event and performer.

Plan and deliver events with attention to budget and time constraints.

Book venues and assist in scheduling performers.

Research and book accommodation, hospitality, travel arrangements of performers and choose the best combination of quality, cost, and favourable terms.

Be responsible for performers' hospitality requirement.

Consult with our technical support team of freelancers to ensure events meet the highest standards.

Manage all other event operations.

Do final checks at the day of the event to ensure everything meets standards.

Oversee events onsite and act quickly to resolve problems.

Evaluate event's success and submit reports.

Prepare reports to the Creative Director and board on a regular basis.

Knowledge

Trained to degree level or appropriate sectoral professional experience (Essential) Gaelic Speaker (Desirable) A wide knowledge of the UK cultural sector (Essential)

Skills

Proficient in MS Office suite (Essential) Excellent organisational and project management skills (Essential) Experience of administrative and general office duties, including some financial reporting (Essential) Excellent attention to detail (Essential) Ability to work as a core member of a small team as well as on own initiative (Essential) Outstanding communication and people skills (Essential) Well-organised with multi-tasking skills (Essential) Able to manage deadlines, work under pressure and remain calm (Essential) Problem-solving ability (Essential) Full clean driving licence and own vehicle (Desirable)

Experience

Relevant professional experience working in the arts and cultural sector (Essential) Experience in organising successful events (Essential) Knowledge of the Highlands arts eco system (Desirable)

Other

Availability to work evening and weekends depending on the performance calendar (Essential)
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 28,350.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Work from home
Work Location: In person