About Caboose and Co Ltd
Caboose and Co began in 2017 creating a revolutionary solution to events accommodation. We provide luxury temporary accommodation housed within shipping containers. Our Pop-Up Container hotels have accommodated thousands of people at events across the county and abroad, including: The Ryder Cup in Paris, Moto GP at Silverstone and the Cheltenham Festival.
We are looking for a hard-working, ambitious, well organised and enthusiastic events assistant to join our dynamic team. The role requires somebody with a strong work ethic who can manage numerous projects at any one time and perform well under pressure.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting colleagues on all aspects of project co-ordination, event organisation, delivery and management
– Managing general event admin throughout the year
– Updating the events calendar - Support with the pre-event and on-site delivery and management of events throughout the year
- Manage the onsite procedures for the event
– Reception admin/check in/out duties
– Dealing with clients and the public when assisting at events, answering questions for customers, leaving every customer on a positive note
– Managing cleaning/linen supplies - Liaising with suppliers
– Organising and sourcing on site suppliers - Budget support
– Helping to project budgets for the year, keeping an inventory of stock and budgeting replacements as required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- A willingness to undertake travel throughout the UK and worldwide, where necessary
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Excellent planning, presentation, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Have a positive approach, confident using your own initiative and excellent attention to detail
- Excellent ICT skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in the events sector
- Basic photography skills
- Knowledge and experience using Office 365 and SharePoint
- Have the ability to fix basic maintenance problems on site