Jobsplus Permit Number: 92/2021
Entity: Festivals Malta
Position: Manager ( Events)
Poisition Required: 1
Employment Type: Full Time - Indefinite Contract
Basic Salary: €25,656
Candidates must in possession of a recognized Master’s qualification at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 60ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent, with regard to programmes commencing as from October 2008) in Business Management/Administration, and/or Tourism studies and/or relevant areas , plus one (1) year relevant work experience.
OR
Candidates must be in possession of a recognized Bachelor’s qualification at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent, with regard to programmes commencing as from October 2008) in Business Management and/or Administration, and/or Tourism studies and/or relevant areas, plus three (3) years relevant work experience.
Competencies:
Managing the entire festival programme while overseeing the execution and implementation of same.
Managing logistics, operations and all other requirements and ensuring that all is in place
Managing all events effectively while ensuring that all activities run smoothly
Managing a variety of tasks to deliver the festival to an excellent standard
Coordinating with government entities
Liaising with all stakeholders
Lead the execution of the programs from start to finish, driving collaboration with the stakeholders, pco’s, agencies and other partners while leveraging the right internal processes
Develop and manage clear procurement policies
Supporting the director and the marketing in terms of brand management.
Executing a development plan for each festival with artistic director
Preparing timelines for the production of the festival
Leading on the delivery of all administrative and support functions
Ensuring all teams are supported throughout the festival
Supporting and managing all staff in managing supplies and resources
Ensuring duties and areas of responsibility are appropriately delegated and monitored
Manage of all operational and marketing budgets including analysis and reporting to the director.
Preparing budgets and updating regularly
Following environmental and sustainability policies
Liaising with agencies in the management and tenancy of the all venues
Managing the get in of temporary sites during the festival, ensuring appropriate premises, it, power and connectivity are in line with requirements
Contributing to and drive the delivery of a ticketing it strategy, in partnership with the box office and it services supplier
Operate it systems including the e-procurement portal (epps), used for management of calls for tenders and reporting of public procurement
Assisting in the detailed monitoring and enforcement of public procurement procedures and ensuring that all procurement documents are in line with the applicable procedural and technical requirements, whilst ensuring confidentiality of sensitive procurement information at all times and ensuring compliance in such proceedings.
Sit on the evaluation committees when necessary.
Attending during tender opening sessions when requested and other pertinent assignments in order to ensure that all the stipulated regulations are adhered to.
Evaluating the impact of marketing programs in achieving their stated objectives
Proposing and manage research projects to understand ways of developing the festival
Managing the legal and practical health and safety requirements of the organisation, utilising professional advice where required
Ensuring that appropriate insurances are in place throughout the festival cycle
Ensuring that insurances are well maintained and reflect the needs of the organisation and that these offer adequate protection for the particular festival
In partnership with the director, arranging required staff training associated with fire safety, first aid and health and safety
Exploring opportunities for growth and maximisation of sales in line with existing policies
Establishing sales targets for the festival and overseeing the delivery of initiatives to support and deliver these
Following any other ad hoc assignments in relation to festivals as may be directed and agreed with director festivals malta.
Working during weekends and public holidays including evenings as per the agency’s exigencies
He/she shall work under the supervision of director festivals and shall be the leader on projects assigned to him/her.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application together with a detailed CV, identification document and copies of academic qualifications by not later than 5th March 2021 at noon via email on hr.fm@festivals.mt