QEST Project & Events Manager (Maternity Cover)

Job Summary To organise and deliver events and projects, to raise the profile of QEST and our alumni, grow our networks and raise funds for the charity, reaching potential applicants, supporters and craft world contacts. Job Description Organising and delivering events: creating and adhering to event timelines; liaising with third parties, suppliers and QEST Alumni; curation and logistics; guest list management; on-site co-ordination; post-event evaluation. Projects Manage Awards (separate to our main Grants programmes) such as the QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award (biennial), the…

Job Summary

To organise and deliver events and projects, to raise the profile of QEST and our alumni, grow our networks and raise funds for the charity, reaching potential applicants, supporters and craft world contacts.

Job Description

Organising and delivering events: creating and adhering to event timelines; liaising with third parties, suppliers and QEST Alumni; curation and logistics; guest list management; on-site co-ordination; post-event evaluation.

Projects Manage Awards (separate to our main Grants programmes) such as the QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award (biennial), the annual Sustainable Craft Prize and QEST Award for Excellence. Tasks may include drafting briefs and application guidance, creating timelines and marking sheets, designing application forms, co-ordinating judges, collating scores, liaising with applicants.

Develop, manage and deliver other projects and opportunities as they arise.

Communications Working with the Communications Manager to ensure the effective promotion of QEST events and projects utilising appropriate channels, including QEST’s digital platforms (website, Instagram, LinkedIn), general and targeted e-newsletters, partner networks, PR networks and others as required.

Finance Working with the Head of Finance to create and adhere to event and project budgets, track spending, ensure invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner.

Data and Systems Administration Building guest lists and tracking event attendance in our CRM, Salesforce. Sending invitations and managing responses in Eventbrite, or other appropriate systems. Hosting fundraising online auctions on eg Givergy, or other appropriate platforms. Utilising Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Requirements

Person Specification Essential Proven experience of managing events and projects from concept to delivery. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing circumstances. Ability to work independently and as part of a small team. Strong IT skills, experience of Salesforce or other CRM, ability to work accurately with databases and digital systems. Desirable Experience of working in a charity, grant-making, education or creative/craft organisation. An interest in craft and/or QEST’s charitable objectives.

Working Relationships Reporting to the QEST CEO, the Projects & Events Manager will work closely with all members of the QEST Team, as well as: Partners & Like-Minded Organisations External Suppliers QEST Alumni