International Motor Sports Limited tel: +44 (0)1753 765100. Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, SL3 0HG, Engl
International Motor Sports Limited Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, SL3 0HG, England
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tel: +44 (0)1753 765100 fax: +44 (0)1753 765106 www.msaevents.co.uk
MOTOR SPORT EVENT MANAGEMENT
International Motor Sports (IMS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Motor Sports Association (MSA). The MSA is the national governing body of UK motor sport, responsible for the sport's governance and administration, as well as controlling the technical and sporting rules across a variety of disciplines. IMS is responsible for the organisation and promotion of some of Britain's flagship motor sport properties, including the British Grand Prix in F1, Wales Rally GB in the World Rally Championship, the entire MSA British Rally Championship, as well as the annual MSA Spring Classic and other touring events for classic cars. IMS is offering an opportunity for two motivated graduates to undertake a six-month paid internship with the company. Based at Motor Sports House, Colnbrook, the posts offer a great opportunity to apply relevant qualifications and develop their experience within the motor sport event management environment. Both vacancies are 6 month fixed term contracts with an anticipated start date of mid-May and end date of mid-November. Main duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to) •
Becoming an integral team member to support the planning, organisational and administrative delivery of IMS’s events, including Wales Rally GB and the British Grand Prix
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Providing pre-, on and post-event support to ensure the smooth running of IMS’s events
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Assisting the IMS team to develop IMS’s events to help meet the needs of our customers and potential future customers
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Completing supporting tasks relating to the events including; obtaining quotes for services and goods, completing Purchase Order requests, diary management and booking of venues
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Call handling and email queries, including spectator enquiries
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Liaison with contractors, suppliers and volunteers
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Support the promotion of the Wales Rally GB marketing programme including the Marketing Activity Plan and Communications Plan
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Monitor weekly ticket sales
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Assist in the planning and delivery of the VIP hospitality programme
A Motor Sports Association company working for the future of motor sport Registered address as above Registered number: 979954
International Motor Sports Limited Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, SL3 0HG, England
tel: +44 (0)1753 765100 fax: +44 (0)1753 765106 www.msaevents.co.uk
Personal specification Criteria
Essential (E) Desirable (D)
Specific Knowledge • Understanding of or interest in motorsport
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Skills and Abilities •
Good written and communications skills with an excellent command of the E English language
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Competent IT skills, fully conversant with Microsoft Office (in particular E Excel)
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Enthusiastic and motivated to work on a range of projects
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Good attention to detail
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Experience •
Some experience of working in the event management or motor sport D industry would be beneficial
Education / Training •
Educated to degree level or equivalent
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Full and valid driving licence
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Other requirements • •
Willing to work unsociable hours when required (some evening and E weekend work attending motorsports events) D Knowledge of the Welsh language would be advantageous
Applications Interviews will take place at Motor Sports House, Colnbrook, weeks commencing 18th and 25th April. If you would like to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to
[email protected] or the below address: International Motor Sports Ltd Motor Sports House Riverside Park Colnbrook SL3 0HG Closing date for applications: 12 noon Wednesday 13th April
A Motor Sports Association company working for the future of motor sport Registered address as above Registered number: 979954
