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Placement summary

The Highland Military Tattoo is recruiting for a Graduate Marketing and Events Officer to deliver a three month project. The successful candidate will be required to promote the Highland Military Tattoo event by formulating an effective social media strategy.

Job description

Project Description

The graduate will be required to promote the Highland Military Tattoo by formulating an effective social media strategy which will promote the event, Fort George and ultimately increase profits for the company. The graduate will also play a key role in ensuring all of the event administration is kept up to date with the implementation of databases and filing systems.

 As the event is growing in size it is hugely important that the graduate is prepared for the challenges that this role will bring. In this fast paced work environment being a self-starter is a must. 

 As part of the project the successful candidate will be required to deliver the following specific tasks/activities:

• Develop and implement an effective social media strategy (ongoing) 

• Liaise with appointed marketing agency to assist in executing Tattoo marketing plan (ongoing) 

• Regularly update the event’s website 

• Create and maintain customer and supplier databases 

• Report on progress to Board of Directors on a regular basis 

• Provide duty event assistance during the Tattoo weekend (11th – 13th September) 

• Liaise with Highlanders’ Museum staff to monitor ticket sales and other admin issues 

This position is part funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the European Regional Development Fund.

Qualifications

Minimum undergraduate degree. All degree subjects accepted provided the candidate has the required skills.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• Good planning and organisational skills, including ability to deliver to multiple priorities whilst retaining a thorough attention to detail 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to network and develop collaborative or partnership working with a wide range of stakeholders 

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills 

• Flexible approach to work and willingness to multi – task within a small organisation 

• Excellent IT skills (especially Microsoft Access)

Desirable Skills

• Some knowledge of the Leisure and Tourism sector 

• Project and budget management skills 

• Access to own transport (this is not required for the role but would make travelling to work easier, as the Museum location is difficult to access by public transport) 

• Some experience of promotional work 

• General knowledge of marketing communications and events

Benefits

Company benefits

There may be a potential for continued employment at the end of the placement, subject to performance and vacancy.

Placement benefits

As part of this ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the candidate will benefit from support from a team within Highlands and Islands Enterprise and also access a four day residential course focused on employability and business skills.

Additional information

Location: Fort George, Ardersier

Preferred start date: 01/07/2015

Company information

The Highland Military Tattoo company was formed in 2014 and is the vehicle which drove the successful inaugural Military Tattoo which was held at Fort George in September 2014. 

 The event was a sell out, which attracted over 6000 spectators over 3 nights. The Highland Military Tattoo works closely with official partners, The Highlanders’ Museum provide administrative support to the Tattoo. The Highland Military Tattoo company is run by a Board of Directors. 

The Tattoo provides a fitting finale to a season of Summer events in the Highland capital. Because of the popularity of the event last year the seating capacity has been increased to 10,000 over 3 nights and a Matinee on the Saturday. The main theme of the Tattoo this year is the Battle of Waterloo. This theme will be portrayed through vignettes, song and verse. As well as featuring some of the finest UK military bands the Tattoo will also play host to an international act, local highland dancers and some of the Highlands top youth musicians. The Tattoo is then rounded off by a spectacular fireworks display (weather permitting). 

As it is the year of Food and Drink the Highland Military Tattoo will also have a Catering and Retail village showcasing local produce which will be open to ticket holders prior the main performance.

Company sector: Tourism

Company website: www.highlandmilitarytattoo.com

Placement contact details: Maj John Bailey
0131 310 8763