Partnership Executive - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - NewcastleGateshead Initiative

Description

Are you passionate about promoting our city and region as a vibrant destination? Do you enjoy meeting new people and creating impactful partnerships? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment? If so, the NewcastleGateshead Initiative is looking for a highly motivated and driven individual to join our team as a Partnership Executive.

Salary:
£22,500


Contract:
Permanent, full-time position


Team:
Partnership Team


Role Purpose:

The Partnership Executive is a critical member of the Partnership Team.

They are key to the successful management of NGI Partners - a community of over 130 local businesses and high-profile brands - who work with NGI to promote our city and region on a national and international stage.

Who we are:

NGI is a destination and inward investment agency that works to bring tourism and investment into our region. Our vision is to create an internationally recognised destination - a great city to enjoy, visit, live and invest.

We work collaboratively and act as a bridge between our public and private sector partners to maximise our impact and to promote our region, its culture, and its people to create an authentic voice that makes us stand out from the crowd.

We use our research expertise to harness innovation, attract investment and develop our city - ultimately, we create jobs. As a social enterprise, every single one of our projects is dedicated to making lasting social and economic impact.

We exist to benefit the people of NewcastleGateshead and the wider region, leaving a legacy and meeting the needs of future generations.

Key Responsibilities/Daily Activities:

• Event management including venue liaison, invitations, event plans, attendee list management, speaker briefings, venue set up, attendee registration/ badges and event coordination.
• Relationship management including arranging regular partner catch ups, scheduling slots for partners to meet the NGI team, onboarding and offboarding partners and maintaining partner databases and CRM
• Partnership communications including weekly roundups and posting events, news and announcements on NGI's website and associated social media channel
• Support with preparation of meeting and event materials including PowerPoint presentations, reports and updates
• Utilising internal communication channels to update colleagues on NGI partnerships and events
• Administrative support including budget sheet updates, raising POs, maintaining accurate partner records
• Support for wider NGI projects deliverables as requested by Deputy Director of Partnership & Programmes
• Other support as required to enable the successful delivery of NGI's Partnership programme

Essential Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Strong written communication skills including social media

Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.

High standard of organisational and time-management skills.

Quick learner, able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Outgoing, confident and personable

Educated to degree level or equivalent vocational qualification or work experience


Desirable Skills
Experience using WordPress, Canva and Google Forms

Experience using CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.


What can NewcastleGateshead Initiative offer you?
Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 after 2 years' service)

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Death in service benefit

Eyecare vouchers

Fantastic learning and development opportunities

Ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training

Flexible working

Employee Assist Programme

City Centre Location

Applications close at 9am Monday 21st August 2023.
Interviews will be held on Friday 25th August 2023.

How to apply

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £22,500.00 per year


Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE

Application deadline: 21/08/2023