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VACANCY | Office Administrator (Maternity Cover)
Bedford Blues are looking to appoint an Office Administrator to cover Maternity Leave on a one-year contract to support the deliverance of matchday experiences here at Goldington Road.
The role will be focussed on ticketing, hospitality and general administration, including being the club’s front of house to all visitors. This is a full-time role, but some flexible or reduced hours will be considered for the right individual.
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic person to support the growth of the Blues Family. They will be a part of a small, but ambitious team based at Goldington Road.
Job Title: Office Administrator
Application End Date: Monday 22nd January
Reports to: Commercial Manager
The Person
It is important to us at Bedford Blues that we bring the right people into our environment. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to actively and consistently exhibit the Club’s values; Passion, Adaptability, Unity, Sustainability and Enjoyment.
Working within a fast-paced and agile business, the post holder will be a team player and hold excellent communication skills.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Acting as front of house for the business, greeting any visitors on-site, answering telephone calls, responding to general enquiry emails and directing them to the relevant stakeholders when appropriate.
- Assisting in the delivery of events, both rugby and non-rugby, taking bookings, sending information etc.
- Dealing with any ticket purchases and queries, utilising the club’s ticketing platform (TicketCo) to undertake any necessary transactions and distribution.
- Liaising with hospitality bookings and enquiries to ensure that clients receive best in class service and all relevant information on time. Communicating with stakeholders such as catering partners and Bar Managers to deliver all necessities.
- Assist with selling of Hospitality, including support of database gathering and entry.
- Monitoring online shop orders using Bedford Blues shop platform (Shopify) and arranging distribution of items accordingly.
- Undertaking general administrative tasks to ensure that Bedford Blues operations are carried out in an efficient and organised manner.
Personal Qualities
- Excellent communication and organisation skills.
- An eye for detail, the ability to project manage and work in a team.
- Flexibility in terms of working hours and requirements.
- Ability to manage conflicting and changing priorities.
- Willing to learn and committed to achieving high standards within their work.
Applications and How to Apply
Please submit a Cover Letter and your CV outlining your suitability for the position of Office Administrator to apply@bedfordrugby.co.uk by Monday 22nd January. Please use ‘Office Admin’ as the subject of the email.
