Job Description

Principal Accountabilities

Farming Conference (Society Event)

Act as organiser of the Farming Conference, supported by the Society Events Team Leader and General Manager.

Book catering, services, and seminar speakers (with Board support where required).

Arrange layouts and liaise with contractors.

Ensure all health and safety requirements and risk assessments are completed.

Manage any additional requirements as needed.

Work alongside the budget set for the event.

Living Land (Society Event)

Act as lead organiser of the Living Land educational event, following training and supporting the Society Events Team Leader.

Responsibilities include:

- School bookings

- Exhibitor bookings

- Services coordination

- Volunteer steward recruitment, briefing, and management

- Layouts

- Health and safety compliance

- Any other tasks as required

Work alongside the budget set for the event.

Agricultural Careers Day (Potential New Society Event)

Organise and deliver the Agricultural Careers Day alongside the Society Events Team Leader.

Liaise with schools, exhibitors, and speakers to deliver the event.

Ensure all logistics, layouts, and health and safety requirements are in place.

Work alongside the budget set for the event.

Kent County Show

Take responsibility for the Garden Life, Heritage, and Education sections of the Kent County Show.

Manage exhibitor bookings, layouts, and services within these sections.

Coordinate with volunteers, contractors, and support teams.

Ensure risk assessments and health and safety requirements are completed.

Work alongside the budgets set for each section.

General Responsibilities

Support the Society Events Team Leader and General Manager in the successful delivery of all Society events.

Work alongside all budgets set for Society events.

Complete general administration tasks as required.

Work collaboratively as part of a small events team.

Be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as directed.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience

Strong administration, planning, and organisational skills

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience working within a small team

Excellent time management and ability to prioritise tasks

Experience coordinating events or similar activities

Desirable Skills

Experience with event logistics (layouts, health & safety, risk assessments)

Experience liaising with exhibitors, schools, and volunteers

Ability to represent the organisation professionally at events

Personal Attributes

Confident and self-motivated

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Flexible and open to new ideas

Strong interpersonal skills

Logical and practical approach to problem solving

Keen to learn and develop

Prepared to take responsibility and be accountable

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Flexitime Free parking
Work Location: In person