Junior Event Coordinator Apprentice

Duties include:

Attending sporting facilities and events, the events team install and manage the smooth running of timing and scoring data systems Supporting senior members of the team Attending weekday and weekend events Preparing equipment (inclusive of packing vans and cleaning equipment ready for Events) Planning workload Installing / testing technical IT equipment and systems Testing equipment and systems Project management – for the lead up to an Event Liaising with customers – via calls, emails and face to face Hardware support IT and software knowledge with experience with Microsoft Excel Learning new software and hardware Keeping Microsoft documents updated

Training:
Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification Functional Skills, if required Work-based learning

Training Outcome:

Because of the bespoke and specialist nature of what HS Sports do, they have a strong history of hiring, training and progressing apprentices in the business and this role is no exception.

After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time positions within the business.

Employer Description:
HS Sports' mission has always been to provide cutting-edge and innovative timing, training & display solutions, tailored to suit the individual needs of each client. Over the last 30+ years HS Sports have gained a reputation as one of the World's leading suppliers within the sports industry. Specialising in the supply of services and equipment to collate timing/scoring data, produce results and the dissemination of this to participants and spectators using a variety of mediums including SMS results messages, television graphics, electronic scoreboards, LED video screens, custom event aps, social media and tracking tools. APG Leisure (our swimming products side of the business) are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial aquatic equipment. Over the last 10 years the company has supplied hundreds of leisure facilities and swimming clubs with products such as start blocks, lane ropes, pace clocks, pool lifts, timing systems and more.

Working Hours :
Monday to Sunday, 5 of 7 days (mixture of office based and on site at events nationwide), some overnight stays required due to event travel. Days in office, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Can do attitude.,Basic Excel skills