Algebra Consulting
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We're on the lookout for enthusiastichard-working candidates with a passion for our events and this exciting Halal industry. Browse our available vacancies and complete the form below to apply now.

EVENTS ADMINISTRATOR

The Events Administrator will be responsible for supporting our team with the production of the variety of annual cultural events we host from conception through to completion. These events include the annual London Muslim Shopping Festival at Olympia London, the London Eid Festival at Westfield London and the London Halal Food Festival at Tobacco Dock London. Further events may include other exhibitions and fairs, festivals, conferences, promotions, fundraising, corporate and social events.

The role of event administrator will be hands-on and often involved working as part of the wider Algebra Consulting team with the ability to complete a wide range of activities requiring clear communication, excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. They must work well under pressure, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of events under the management and supervision of the event manager

Duties may include:

  • producing detailed lists/documents for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers)

  • researching and booking suitable venues or locations

  • coordinating suppliers, venues, caterers, and contractors

  • supporting planning room layouts and entertainment programmes

  • updating events databases

  • coordinating delegate registrations

  • coordinating awards entries

  • preparing delegate packs, badges and papers

  • liaising with marketing, promo teams and PR colleagues on the promotion of events

  • supporting the production/distribution of tickets, posters, and sales brochures as required

  • coordinating suppliers, manning receptions, handling client queries and troubleshooting at events on site to ensure that all runs smoothly

  • overseeing the dismantling and removal of events and clearing the venue efficiently

  • post-event data entry (if required) including event feedback forms

  • researching topics and speakers

  • travel booking and diary management

  • answering the general office telephone, transferring calls and taking messages

  • Handling customer enquiries

The ideal candidate will have:

  • excellent administration and organisational skills with good attention to detail

  • strong communication, teamwork and negotiation skills

  • good time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure

  • problem-solving skills and diplomacy

  • ability to manage spreadsheets and databases

  • a flexible and adaptable approach

  • reliable, demonstrating commitment to the role

  • Atleast 2 year’s experience from a related or customer services /office-based role

  • Clean Driving licence

  • Understanding of ethnic markets

Office details and conditions:

  • Working hours can be regular between projects but, due to the nature of the role, the event administrator will at times be required to work additional and unsocial hours

  • Staff are mainly office based but will travel to visit clients, partners, sponsors, venues and other suppliers. The successful candidate may work indoors or outdoors, in all weather conditions, to plan and deliver events.

  • Office is based in Worcester Park

To apply complete the online application form below

SALES MANAGER

The SALES MANAGER, reporting directly to the Sales Director, will be responsible for the full sales cycle from start to finish. From sourcing leads to closing sales and driving delivery of results for your clients. Being new-business driven, you are responsible for making an impression with all new and existing clients, driving exhibition sales.

Duties may include:

  • Following up on new business leads as well as retaining any existing business

  • 
Proactively meeting prospective clients


  • Understanding a client's requirements, paying particular attention to detail


  • Putting a proposal together and pitching back to the client


  • Managing your own diary through regularly meeting with clients


  • Attending similar networking events and trade shows

  • 
Tailoring the packages to suit each individual client need


  • Retaining existing business year on year


  • Consistently achieving and exceeding set sales targets

The ideal candidate will have:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in new business development and account management within the event industry. Ideally, this candidate will have come from an exhibition sales or sponsorship background however this is not essential.

Office details and conditions:

  • Working hours can be regular between projects but, due to the nature of the role, the event administrator will at times be required to work additional and unsocial hours

  • Staff are mainly office based but will travel to visit clients, partners, sponsors, venues and other suppliers. The successful candidate may work indoors or outdoors, in all weather conditions, to close that sale and deliver results

  • Office is based in Worcester Park

To apply complete the online application form below

DIGITAL MARKETING & PR ASSISTANT

The DIGITAL MARKETING & PR ASSISTANT should be an ambitious, creative and talented social media and marketing enthusiast who can assist in management of our social media channels and campaigns to sustain an engaging audience experience and to increase audience satisfaction. You will be responsible for creating engaging content by being a hands-on copywriter who can target audiences and drive natural search. You should produce cross-channel content which adheres to our brand guidelines and should research and analyse social media trends, including social media ad revenue and web visitor data, to improve social media presence and campaign efficacy.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE

  • Growing our Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter community

  • Designing, creating and managing a comprehensive content plan

  • Engage with influencers and press

  • Produce engaging content for Website/blog/ social media/ email marketing campaigns including written articles, images and videos.

  • Develop content strategies that are forward thinking, memorable and engaging

  • Keep all brand content up to date on all brand and partner sites

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE

  • Creative

  • Very Hardworking

  • Efficient

  • An excellent writer and communicator with strong spelling and grammar

  • Technologically savvy

  • Experience of Adobe Creative Suite across (especially Photoshop and ideally Premiere/Indesign/Illustrator)

  • Makes good use of various digital apps and resources

  • Comfortable with both Mac and Windows platforms

  • Active on own social media

  • Up to date with current trends and new developments in social media

  • Interested in the events industry

  • Interested/knowledgable about the the Halal industry/Modest Fashion/ etc

  • Eager to learn

  • Knowledge of French/German/Arabic/Urdu would be a bonus

  • Can work well under pressure

Office details and conditions:

  • Working hours can be regular between projects but, due to the nature of the role, around event time the Digital Marketing & PR assistant will be required to work additional and unsocial hours

  • Staff are mainly office based but will travel to visit clients, partners, sponsors, venues and other suppliers to gather content, increase brand awareness etc.

  • Office is based in Worcester Park

To apply complete the online application form below