The Goldsmiths’ Company is one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London. Based in the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall, close to St Paul’s Cathedral, the company is actively engaged in supporting the goldsmiths’ craft and trade.

We are now seeking a fair and events manager to manage the annual Goldsmiths’ Fair, Britain’s premier selling event for contemporary jewellery and silver, along with other promotional events in the lead-up to the fair and potential company events.

An experienced events or project manager, you will be confident in the strategic planning, management and implementation of major events, ideally with some selling capacity. In particular, you must be adept at managing relationships across the events cycle with exhibitors, installation teams, stakeholders, suppliers and the public, to ensure a successful outcome.

During the fair you will be a primary public face of the event, acting as front of house supervisor and host during the event. Your responsibilities will also include input into the fair’s marketing and promotional campaign, the management of temporary events staff, as well as the sourcing of potential speakers and ambassadors to publicise the fair.

The successful candidate will ideally have some knowledge of the UK gold/silversmith community, including both established and emerging designers. With excellent organisational skills, you will be able to communicate effectively with individuals and institutions, in a diplomatic and at times firm manner. Excellent organisational skills and computer literacy are a must, as is a hands-on attitude and the ability to work harmoniously within a close-knit team.

www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk

Application deadline: March 13, 2015

How to apply

To apply, email your CV and a covering letter, with details of your current/expected salary, to Clive Painter, Personnel Manager at:
jobs@thegoldsmiths.co.uk