Conference and Operations Manager

Could you be the new Conference and Operations Manager for New Wine Ireland? This is a great opportunity to utilise your talents in conference/ event management and communications.

New Wine Ireland is a movement of churches working together to change the island of Ireland through a network of church leaders, our summer conference and training and resource events.

Fixed term for 12 months (subject to review)

Remuneration: £22,212 per annum

Main purpose of the role
To support the General Manager to deliver the objectives of New Wine Ireland. This includes management of the organisation’s annual summer conference, communications and office management.

Summer Conference

Review the success of the previous conference and ensure that lessons are learned and assimilated into future planning.
Develop, implement and review an event project plan and budget for the conference.
Assist in the appointment, training and management of volunteer team leaders.
Ensure that customer experience at the conference is improved year on year.

Manage training and maintain appropriate records in relation to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Liaise with delivery partners (contractors, exhibitors, venue provider, accommodation providers) throughout the year.
Manage efficient and effective on-line and paper-based customer booking systems utlilising information technology and new developments in the field.
Be responsible for infrastructure at the summer conference in order to make sure it runs to plan and within the agreed budget.
Provide on-site support to the General Manager at the summer conference.

Communications

Lead communications work for New Wine Ireland, advising on the most appropriate marketing, digital and public relations opportunities to help deliver the organisation’s objectives.
Develop, implement and review an annual marketing and communications plan.
Manage production and publish high-quality event-specific literature and web content.
Critically evaluate the success of communications activity, benchmarking against best practice in the public, private and third sector.
Increase awareness of New Wine Ireland and its objectives to church leaders, people and churches not previously involved in its activities.
Develop and publish innovative and informative content for the organisation’s on-line and social media platforms.
Provide on-site communications support at New Wine Ireland events and conferences.

Office management

Line manage paid and volunteer office staff.
Assist the General Manager to deliver the organisation’s objectives – including all aspects of people management, financial management, risk management and good governance.
Ensure that paid and volunteer staff have the facilities and services to enable them to deliver – including office accommodation and information technology support.