BEF Seeks Marketing & Communications Officer and Regional Participation Coordinator for Hoof
Friday 10 April 2015
Do you think riding is a fantastic sport? Could you help us to get more people in the saddle and support the equestrian industry to thrive? If so we would love to hear from you! We are seeking two committed, enthusiastic individuals to join our small, dynamic team at the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and make a difference in the recreational riding market.
HOOF REGIONAL PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR
Attractive salary plus Pension and Health Insurance
We are seeking a Hoof Regional Participation Coordinator to work as part of the Participation Team to drive and increase participation in equestrian sport.
This is a full time position based in either
- North of England (to include but not limited to Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cheshire).
or
- South East of England (to include but not limited to Sussex, Kent, Surrey, and Hampshire).
You will work with the BEF team and Member Bodies to support equestrian businesses, centres, and riding schools to improve standards, retain existing riders and attract new people to the sport.
A customer centred approach is important as is the ability to effectively monitor and evaluate the success. You will feedback data and case study material to BEF head office, gathering customer insight and enabling us to report progress to our funders Sport England.
Knowledge of the equestrian world and a positive attitude towards all aspects of equestrian participation, especially recreational riding, is essential, as is a willingness, and enthusiasm to be prepared to overcome challenges. An understanding of measuring performance and evaluating and communicating success will be advantageous. The ability to be a team player but also work on your own and under pressure is essential.
The successful applicant, educated to degree level or equivalent, will have a customer-centred approach, excellent communication skills and knowledge of the equestrian world.
HOOF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Attractive salary plus Pension and Health Insurance
We are seeking a Marketing and Communications Officer to promote activities aligned to increasing participation in equestrian sport.
The successful candidate will work with the Marketing and Participation teams, internal and external stakeholders and delivery partners to drive brand awareness of Hoof and activate campaigns. Educated to degree level or equivalent, with minimum three years’ experience, the successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, knowledge of web/online communications and demonstrable skills in running marketing and communications campaigns and delivering measurable outcomes.
How to apply:
To view a copy of each of the Job Descriptions and for an Application Form please visit the BEF website – www.bef.co.uk
Applications should be sent by email to maggie.moreton@bef.co.uk by 12pm 7th May 2015. Interviews will take place 22nd May 2015 at Abbey Park near Kenilworth. (Please state in the vacancy details section which position and for the Hoof Regional Participation Coordinator role, for which region you are applying.)
