Job Description

The ASA, the National Governing Body for Swimming, is seeking an Events Officer to join our Events team to deliver national events for all aquatic disciplines hosted by the ASA and to assist in the organisation of national conferences and dinners as required.

Reporting to the ASA Head of Events the Events Officer will be responsible for creating event project plans and ensuring all actions are delivered professionally and to the agreed deadlines. The Events Officer will manage the event budget, arrange the relevant event logistics, work closely with volunteers, suppliers, contractors and other event staff, manage the event on the day, provide administrative and practical support at the venue and work in a team which is constantly striving to raise the bar on event delivery.

We are looking for someone with proven event management experience who has a positive “can do” attitude, excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work with the ability to work under pressure and multi task.

If you’ve got the suitable skills and attributes for this position then we would like to hear from you.

A DBS check will be taken up as part of this employment.

How to apply
To obtain an application pack email HRdepartment@swimming.org or download a pack from our website www.swimming.org/careers.

The ASA is an equal opportunities employer and a holder of the Equality Standard at Foundation, Preliminary and Intermediate levels. A non-smoking policy operates throughout our premises occupied.

Closing date: Monday 18th May 2015 at 12.00pm