Barnes Community Association

The role will include overseeing and managing a fiscal year calendar and day-to-day operations, developing, and delivering events to a high standard and representing the organisation to stakeholders. As BCA events are the front facing part of the charity it is important that all activities include the community at large and that the role of BCA is prominently understood. Role Purpose To create a series of front facing events that engage our residents and local businesses at all levels and across the neighbourhood whilst profiling BCA as the central hub of the community in Barnes and Mortlake Key Responsibilities: • Operations Management • Oversee the BCA s yearly Events Calendar as well as the day-to-day operation and delivery of all BCA events, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and adherence to policies and procedures. • Secure funding for all key events from suitable sponsors • Manage budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation. • Source, curate and liaise with exhibitors • Generate a programme of external entertainment or Barnes Fair and Christmas Festival • Liaise with Richmond Council and prepare necessary site plans and documentation • Source and manage external contractors as required including but not limited to; Marquees, Staging, Security, PA systems, Generators and Battery Packs, Public Lavatories, First Aid and Ambulance Services, Rubbish Collection, Fun Fair equipment • Participate in the recruitment and management of volunteers • Oversee design and source of BCA merchandise • Organise promotional banners and fliers • Oversee PR and Social Media activity • Organise BCA stands at all events • Ensure robust data protection, safeguarding, and health and safety policies are maintained and followed by Staff, Trustees and Volunteers. • Assist and help team members if and as required Administration • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including reporting to relevant authorities and stakeholders. • Organise regular planning meetings with the Events Committee and prepare minutes • Prepare comprehensive board pack reports for quarterly trustee board meetings. Qualifications: • Proven experience as an Events Organiser with demonstrable ability to deliver high impact events • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills including financial controls. • Ability to work on own initiative • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.