LIONS Judging Operations Executive - 6 month FTC

Informa Festivals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events organization in the UK is looking for a Judging and Operations Executive. The successful candidate will assist in operational management and deliver a world-class judging experience for awards processing. Strong organizational and communication skills are required. Opportunities for career development are provided, alongside a supportive work culture and competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company-funded private medical cover

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Flexible range of personal benefits

ShareMatch scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, able to compose professional and articulate emails.
• Efficient and hard-working, with capacity to undertake varied ad-hoc tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operational management of awards processing and judging.
• Support Judging Operations and Delivery Leads.
• Deliver a world-class judging experience.

Skills

Initiative

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Job Description

This position will be based in our 5 Howick Place, London Victoria office.

The Judging and Operations Executive will work within the LIONS Judging Operations team to assist in all aspects of the operational management of awards processing, judging and other related tasks and responsibilities, with the sole purpose of upholding the integrity of the Lion and regional awards.

The successful candidate will directly support the Judging Operations and Delivery Leads and act as a first point of contact for all related judging issues. They will be responsible for delivering a world-class judging experience while demonstrating high levels of operational and administrative efficiency at all times.

This is an entry level role ideal for persons looking to build operational and database expertise for a company servicing the creative community.

Candidates must be available to work during 15th - 26th June at Cannes Lions whether in a physical or digital environment. Candidates may also be expected to travel to regional festivals in March in Singapore and / or Dubai.

Key accountabilities

• Accountable for the entry processing and customer queries for a range of Lions (awards), through the management of seasonal staff for Cannes Lions
• Accountable for the supervision of juries for Cannes Lions through the management of seasonal staff
• Meticulous quality control of entries prior to on‑site judging. Preparing entry materials, analysis, assisting with ownership of timelines and schedules
• Managing the on‑site (if applicable) operations for entries before group judging commences
• Presentation of the entries to the jury and providing direct support to the appointed jury President and jurors
• Testing of entry systems

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.

Skills, experience & qualifications required

• Initiative, self‑motivated, manages time effectively and sets own goals
• Strong organisational skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, able to compose professional and articulate emails, with a confident and helpful telephone manner
• Ability to take direction working within a team and confidence to take on a management role when required
• Efficient and hard‑working, with capacity to undertake varied ad‑hoc tasks
• Personable and approachable
• Proficiency with Microsoft, Outlook and all of its applications

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include :

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in‑person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on‑demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.

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