This position is no longer open for applications

Closing Date: 26/05/2022

Do you want to be part of the largest event ever to be held in the West Midlands?

Keen to fast track your exposure in public procurement and work in a unique environment of very varied categories? If you have the experience and drive to support the delivery of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games please follow the links to come join our fabulous team.

We are looking for a coordinator to support out wider logistics team with all aspects of technology and equipment required for convoy vehicles. You will manage and support the Tour Services team responsible for the scheduling and management of all the travel and accommodation logistics, Guest Programme and Covid-19 rescheduling surrounding the UK elements of the relay.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Operations Manager (SOM) and the wider Logistics Team with the technology, livery and equipment needed for all convoy vehicles
• Support the SOM and the wider Logistics Team with the fit-out of vehicles to relay specifications including installing communications, racking, camera platforms etc. and branding of vehicles
• Support the SOM and the wider Logistics Team in pre-relay vehicles assigned to the QBR program including the completion of all related forms
• Support Tour Services Manager (TSM) & Tour Service Coordinator (TSO), on staff travel and accommodation bookings
• Relay time responsibilities
• Support the wider Logistics Team with managing the fleet of relay vehicles, including maintenance, refuelling, and cleaning
• Support the TSM & TSO, in coordinating the movement, bump-in and bump-out of all office equipment
• Support the SOM with managing the parking of convoy vehicles at overnight accommodation locations
• Support the TSM & TSO, in coordinating the packing, unpacking and movement of all relay staff luggage
• Responsibilities of the role will evolve during the lifespan of the Organising Committee, and it is likely that the role profile will evolve with the changing needs of the OC

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the position responsibilities.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Full UK driving license with 2 years driving experience and no more than 6 points
• Ability to build relationships, with speed and credibility, with people at all levels (internal and external)
• Knowledge of UK geographical layout and its cities and towns
• Passion and enthusiasm for sporting events
• Ability to juggle several tasks simultaneously, working closely with your line manager to ensure nothing is missed

Desirable

• A level education or equivalent professional qualification
• Ability to support in across a wide range of diverse tasks
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Previous experience as a team player

Why You Should Work For the Games

Joining the Games team will provide you with a unique once in a lifetime opportunity to gain new skills and make new connections. After the Games, we will assist you with finding new opportunities via our outplacement programme, designed to support you in the next chapter of your career.

Start date: ASAP
Contract: Fixed-term contract until August 2022
Location: Six Brindley Place, Birmingham (Includes travelling across the UK regularly)
Salary: Upto £16ph 

Please note, due to the nature of this huge event, shift work including weekend working will be required at Games time. Furthermore, there will be limitations on taking annual leave during the Games operational period in July and August. More specific details can be discussed at interview.

This position is subject to a Basic criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Due to the short-term nature of our roles, all candidates must have current Right to Work in the UK in order to be considered.

Birmingham 2022 is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. We have received the Leaders in Diversity award through the National Centre for Diversity. The principles "FREDIE" (Fairness - Respect - Equality - Diversity - Inclusion and Engagement) support our aim of delivering a truly inclusive and accessible games.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. If you wish for your application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme, please submit a completed form with your application, which can be found on the Birmingham 2022 jobs site under the current vacancies drop down.

To apply for this role please follow the link and complete the application attaching a single document containing your CV and Covering Letter. Please also submit your disability confident/ reasonable adjustments form (if required).

On occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.

We take your data privacy seriously. Before sending your application please review our applicant privacy notice which explains how we use your personal data. This can be found on the Birmingham 2022 jobs site under the current vacancies drop down.

Advertising Date: 9/6/22