2nd September 2016

Job Role: CASTS Events & Operations Manager

Location: TBC

Role: Capital Enterprise are looking to recruit a Capital Accelerate & Scale Tech Superstars (CASTS) Events & Operations Manager. You will be tasked to assist with the day-to-day running of the project and work closely with the Project Manager to make sure the project runs smoothly.

Duration: This role will last for 2 years

Capital Enterprise

Capital Enterprise is the membership body for providers of enterprise support services in London. We exist to support entrepreneurs and businesses in London. We are a not-for profit organisation owned by, and run for the benefit of, members. Capital Enterprise and its members provide a wide range of support services including advice, training, mentoring, accelerator programmes, specialist technical expertise, networking, soft loan finance and incubator accommodation to both pre-start and trading entrepreneurs and small businesses in all 33 London Boroughs. Capital Enterprise is funded through members subscriptions, third party sponsorship and by income received from public/private sector partners to develop, pilot and manage innovative programmes that support enterprises and entrepreneurs in London.

CASTS Programme Summary

CASTS aims to create a pathway, unique in the UK, where ambitious and able tech start-ups receive the support to build up their team, management and leadership capacity, develop and test their world class technology/product, achieve good market traction, raise seed investment and prove their businesses model (how they make money) is both repeatable and scalable. CASTS is part funded through the European Regional Development Fund.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Facilitating start up meetings
  • Looking after guests an helping with internal/external events
  • Supporting start ups with day to day queries ad connecting them with relevant members of the team
  • Supporting the investment team
  • Being responsible for the start up community and portfolio initiative
  • To maintain high levels of customer service and professionalism in all areas of work
  • Any other duties that may be required from time to time
  • Ensure adherence to the company’s equalities and diversity policy

Experience

  • 2+ years experience of running and managing events
  • Experience in promotion/marketing in the events sector
  • Have project management and problem solving skills
  • Exceptional and proven writing and communication skills
  • Well organised, efficient and flexible
  • take charge and deliver on your own; be proactive and independent
  • Startups: Knowledgeable of the accelerator market and passionate about startups

Desirable 

  • knowledge of startup accelerators

Salary

Salary will be £35,000 – 45,000 depending on experience

Salary will be paid in monthly instalments

Probation

Appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a probationary period of 9 months.

Hours of Work

Full time hours average 40 hours per week

Holiday

Annual leave is 20 working days for a full time member of staff in addition to Bank Holidays per year

How to Apply

To apply for the vacancy send a CV and a cover letter to Nathan McNally at Nathan@capitalenterprise.org