JOB DESCRIPTION
The International Optimist Class Association (UK) is the UK class association of the International Optimist Dinghy, the most popular sailing and racing dinghy in the world, designed for children from ages 8 to 15. IOCA (UK) has approximately 600 members and runs racing events, training events and International racing teams for its members.
Due to a new strategy of growth being put in place, IOCA (UK) is now seeking to appoint a full time Administration and Events Manager to manage the activities of the Optimist Class.
This is an exciting and varied role with a wide range of responsibilities and liaisons. Reporting to the Chairman of IOCA (UK) you will amongst other duties:
The International Optimist Class Association (UK) is the UK class association of the International Optimist Dinghy, the most popular sailing and racing dinghy in the world, designed for children from ages 8 to 15. IOCA (UK) has approximately 600 members and runs racing events, training events and International racing teams for its members.
Due to a new strategy of growth being put in place, IOCA (UK) is now seeking to appoint a full time Administration and Events Manager to manage the activities of the Optimist Class.
This is an exciting and varied role with a wide range of responsibilities and liaisons. Reporting to the Chairman of IOCA (UK) you will amongst other duties:
- Be the principal event organiser for major national regattas
- Support the elected Committee, the National Performance Coach and the Regional Coaching Manager in their roles including attending Committee Meetings
- Be principal liaison with the class membership
- Be principal point of contact with external bodies (sponsors, RYA, International Optimist Class Association etc)
- Record and administer the expenses and revenues of the class
Success in the role will be measured by feedback from class members, Committee Members as well as the overall development of the class in terms of size and geographical spread.
Your skill set will include:
- Strong administrative skills, including mastery of the Microsoft Office package
- Good project planning skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Financial literacy and good numeracy
You will have the following attributes:
- Self starting, able to take general direction and turn it into practical actions
- A positive and friendly disposition with can-do attitude
- A proactive planner who is also a detailed completer-finisher of tasks
- Enjoys working with children and their parents
- Understands sailing and the sailing community
You will be based initially from home, with the option to be moved to an office within 12 months. You will be expected to work a fixed 20 hours per week with the remainder being flexible hours as the job requires. This role is not suitable for a clock watcher!
SALARY
The role carries a starting salary of £19,000 per annum and 25 days holiday plus bank and public holidays
TO APPLY
The role carries a starting salary of £19,000 per annum and 25 days holiday plus bank and public holidays
TO APPLY
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