Alpine Events Executive

Wasteland Travel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK snowsports tour operator is seeking an Alpine Events Executive to assist with the planning, sales, and delivery of group holiday events. The role entails strong organizational skills, teamwork, and a passion for snowsports. Successful candidates will receive mentorship from the existing events team and engage actively in event execution. This office-based position requires at least 3 days a week in the Cheadle Office, with opportunities for hands-on experience during ski resorts events.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Experience in working with teams and delivering projects on time.
• Knowledge and passion for snowsports and events in ski resorts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event scheduling and supplier communication.
• Support financial performance forecasting and event tracking.
• Plan and coordinate event activations and delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service skills

Experience in event planning

Technical proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Mathematical skills

Job description

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Wasteland Travel | Alpine Events Executive | Job Description

Job Title: Alpine Events Executive

Location: Office-centric to our Cheadle Office in South Manchester

In-office policy: 3 - 5 days per week, depending on the time of year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Department: Operations - Events

Reporting to: Events Team Manager

Role Overview

We're looking for an Operations Assistant to join our growing Events team at a leading UK snowsports tour operator. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional in early-stage events to advance their career in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

You will be mentored and work closely alongside the existing events team, reporting into our Event Manager, and assist with the curation, planning, sales, and delivery of group holiday events and nightlife programmes across multiple brands.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, tech-savvy, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Role and Responsibilities

This role will focus on system administration, supplier communications and collaboration with the groups department to produce and deliver our events programme. You'll also be mentored and work collaboratively with the existing events team, giving you hands-on training and exposure to the full events planning and delivery cycle.

• Assisting with the curation of event schedules alongside the relevant groups department.
• Supporting the forecasting of the financial performance and tracking of event activations, utilising multiple commercial models.
• Planning, booking, advancing and briefing of event activations to delivery leads.
• Collation and analysis of event activation feedback throughout the season (passenger and staff feedback).
• System administration, including event sales platform and event accreditation systems.
• Time overseas in our ski resort(s), assisting in event delivery alongside existing event managers. 1-2 weeks per winter season.
• Advancement of third parties and talent involved in events

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with an exemplary level of attention to detail
• Experience in working as a team
• Experience in delivering projects/events to a tight deadline
• To be confident in handling relations with artists, venues, and suppliers.
• Good customer service skills and experience in handling customer service at an event
• Affinity for working with people and establishing strong connections and relationships.
• Technically proficient, solid understanding of Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Strong mathematical skills and financial understanding
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Events crew experience
• Event planning experience
• Technical production understanding or knowledge, experience interpreting Artist Technical Riders
• Experience with venue or artist liaison, including Talent Advancing
• Knowledge and passion for Snowsports, and operating events in ski resorts