Event Co-Ordinator

Event Co-Ordinator – Full Time

Show Direct is an equestrian event company primarily involved with the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships, British Dressage Winter and National Championships and the Trailblazer Championships Series. 

The Event Co-ordinator role is office based in Pendock, Gloucestershire (10am – 5pm weekdays, with flexible options), with relocation on-site for each event. Show Direct are currently seeking a well organised and forward-thinking professional to join the team on a full-time basis in a dog friendly office.

The role of Event Co-ordinator including all operational aspects of event organisation, from initial planning though to logistics and on-site delivery. This exciting role includes involvement with the following: 

• Office management and event administration

• Securing contractor quotes

• Securing officials for the events

• Social media and artwork production

• Preparation, build up and breakdown on-site at events

This very rewarding role is suited to a well organised and friendly person who has previous office experience and preferably approximately two years event experience.

 The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• A can-do attitude and attention to detail

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, confident in meeting new people

• Forward thinking and able to prioritise

• Work in a professional manner using their own initiative

• Become a vital an important part of the team

• Able to stay away (for multiple days) at events

Please apply in confidence, enclosing your covering letter, full curriculum vitae and salary expectations to enquiries@showdirect.co.uk

Please note: We will be speaking to and interviewing candidates throughout the advertised period; to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close post at any time.