An exciting position has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate events assistant to work along with a small and dedicated team to promote engineering to young people. The Greenpower Education Trust a dynamic charitable organisation working in partnership with schools, industry and the community with the following aim: To advance education in the subjects of sustainable engineering and technology to young people. 

Greenpower operate three main projects for the junior, secondary and further education sectors, based around the design, construction and racing of an electric car.

As a member of the small team at Greenpower you will be assisting with:

• Planning and managing race days.

• Liaising with schools, teams and other participants throughout the year.

• Liaising with volunteers regularly prior to and at events.

• Planning and attending exhibitions.

• Website updates and maintenance.

• Assisting with other duties as part of the team.

Requirements:

• Ability to work with a broad range of individuals including volunteers and schools.

• Commitment, drive and a strong team player, but also able to work independently.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

• Good IT skills.

• Location requires own transport.

The successful candidate will also:

• Be prepared to work event weekends regularly for which days are given off in lieu.

• Have a full UK driving licence.

• Be prepared to travel regularly for meetings and events, including global air travel.

• Be able and willing to lift and carry heavy equipment.

• Be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check organised by Greenpower.

Location: The Greenpower Centre, Arundel Road, Fontwell, West Sussex, BN18 0SD.

Contract: Full Time.

Holiday: 20 days plus statutory holidays.

Salary: £19,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience.