Programme Manager
Mss Recruitment
Dublin South
Programme Manager- Activities and Events. The Activity Programme Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of all aspects of the seasonal centres, establishing procedures and solving problems quickly and efficiently. Our client operates up to 7 summer centres and has approximately 3,000 students attending over a 6 week period. Together with the Summer Centre Assistant and the Activities team the Manager has overall responsibility for the successful implementation of the activity and events programme for students. The main responsibilities of the Activity Programme Manager is to make sure the activity and excursion programme is delivered to a high standard in line with company standards and client expectations and to ensure the smooth and efficient roll out of all activity programmes. Key to this is liaising daily with activity leaders and teachers who will be delivering the programme directly. The planning and delivery of weekly activity schedules, leading their activity staff and supporting the Centre Manager in all aspects of summer school management and liaising with outside agencies (coach companies & tourist attractions) to confirm bookings for excursions etc. This is a key position within the company and requires a person who is enthusiastic about the role and who has the necessary experience that this position requires in event management, planning/ logistics, leadership, communications and the recruitment of seasonal staff. They are looking for someone who is passionate about organising events and activities and delivering, from start to finish. Responsibility: Planning, scheduling, organizing the projects and events from proposal, staff, budget, logistics, delivery, debrief/ reporting. Managing various clients & projects simultaneously. Creating proposals & pitches. Developing client relationships. Managing events & project budgets. Researching and developing, bringing new creative ideas on the table. Liaising with teams, suppliers, venues. Recruit and manage support team. Requirements: Event management and project management. Communication, planning, negotiation, relationship management, financial, budgeting skills. Fluent English. Positive, creative, driven. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.
2324 days ago