JOB DESCRIPTION - The English Table Tennis Association

English Table Tennis AssociationNational Competitions & Events OfficerJOB DESCRIPTIONJob title:Status:Hours:Remuneration:Allowances:Department:Reports to:Office location:Job summary:Principal duties:National Competitions & Events OfficerFull-time37 ½ hours per week – with regular weekend working and unsocial hoursSalary £20,000 per annumA company car is provided. Subsistence and trainingCompetitions & MarketingNational Competitions & Events ManagerETTA headquarters, HastingsTo assist the Competitions and Events staff and volunteer team to plan and deliver anational programme designed to encourage new and retain existing participants andinspire involvement in table tennis in accordance with ETTA strategic plans.1. Carry out all aspects of event management duties as appropriate at specified national and internationalcompetitions and events.2. Formulate and develop relationships with facility providers to source, negotiate with and book venues.3. Manage and develop the domestic Grand Prix circuit.4. Assist in the organisation, promotion and delivery of less traditional/informal competitions and eventse.g. outdoor competitions, workplace events, public/music festivals, etc.5. Assist in the budgeting process for designated competitions and events.6. Attend and contribute to department staff and committee meetings.7. Assist and attend at national and international competitions and events as directed.8. Support the volunteer competition infrastructure which delivers elements of the competition programme.9. Promote and implement young volunteer organiser/officials training and mentoring programme inconjunction with the Development Department.10. Provide a competitions and events information service that responds to email and telephone enquiries.11. Promote a positive attitude to equality.12. Any other duties that may from time to time be reasonably required.This job description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the post at the time when it was drawn up. Such duties andresponsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilityentailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.January 2012

English Table Tennis AssociationNational Competitions & Events OfficerPERSON SPECIFICATION The following criteria will be taken into consideration for interview selectionpurposes:QUALIFICATIONSGCSE / ‘O’ Level (or equivalent) in English Language and MathematicsDraftEuropean Computer Drivers Licence (ECDL) or equivalent competencyuse of Microsoft office suiteNVQ/BTEC/degree level in event/project managementEXPERIENCERecognised involvement in Table Tennis as a player, coach or volunteerExperience of working as or alongside volunteersExperience of organising sports events (preferably table tennis)An appreciation ofnotthe opportunitiesforand challengescirculationfacing thedevelopment of Table Tennis in EnglandPERSONAL QUALITIESSelf motivated, able to work alone and as part of a teamAbility to manage a heavy work programme, meet deadlines and achieveagainst agreed targetsGood negotiation skillsA flair for event management with a creative ability to think and act ‘outsidethe box’Effective communication skillsA positive attitude to equal opportunitiesOTHER CRITERIAWillingness to work flexibly (including regular weekends) and travelextensively across England (incurring frequent overnight stays)Willingness and ability to take on training to fulfil the post as requiredFull driving licence and ability to drive hire vansEssentialüüüüüüüüüüüüDesirableüüüüHow assessedapplication formapplication formapplication formapplication formapplicationform/interviewapplicationform/interviewinterviewapplicationform/interviewapplicationform/interviewapplicationform/interviewapplicationform/interviewinterviewinterviewapplicationform/interviewapplication formEnglish Table Tennis Association www.etta.co.ukJanuary 2012