Event Coordinator Admin Apprentice

Introduction

Cenu Cacao are looking to expand their team (currently 9) and give someone the opportunity to co-ordinate, and grow, their events. You'll have the support and mentorship of the company founder and a Marketing expert.

About the Employer

Cenu Cacao is the first "bean to bar" chocolate shop in the whole of the West Midlands, creating handmade chocolate right in front of you from its shop in Leamington Spa. The brainchild of Rosemary Ndukuba, who herself grew up on a cacao farm in Nigeria; a love of chocolate created a successful business, and after 9 years has opened its 2nd premises. The business now offers chocolate making workshops and other events, the co-ordination, planning and marketing of which takes time.

What You'll Do

• Engaging with prospective clients to gain a full understanding of their needs, define the scope of each event, and effectively manage expectations throughout the planning process.
• Ensuring that each event aligns with client objectives, reflects brand goals, and adheres to established budget requirements.
• Overseeing all operational aspects of events, from initial concept through to completion.
• Developing engaging event themes and concepts, preparing detailed event plans.
• Publicising events and managing creation and distribution of promotional materials.
• Establishing clear timelines and timetables for each event, delegating tasks efficiently.
• Managing event set-up, swiftly addressing any issues that arise, coordinating with staff as needed, and ensuring the smooth flow of all event activities.
• Producing comprehensive reports to evaluate event outcomes and identify areas for future improvement.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

Training Outcome

As with any apprenticeship opportunity - if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.

Skills Required

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Creative
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - None required - None required

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, flexible between 8.00am and 5.00pm (to potentially include evenings, weekends, and holidays).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: CT SKILLS LIMITED