PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
This role involves assisting the Logistics team on all UMET (and HB) logistical needs for Euro 2008. The role will concentrate on two areas: (i) assisting the Logistics Coordinator for Transport with flight booking, train bookings and vehicle hire bookings for all UMET staff working on the Euro, and (ii) assisting the Logistics Coordinator for Accommodation with extra hotel bookings, especially during the event itself. For both of the above areas, the job will involve data input and database management within the FAME application.
This person will work closely with travel and hotel agencies as well as with some related departments of Euro 2008 and UEFA. Database management experience will be useful. Previous experience in Logistics/HB operations at international events would be preferable. Language requirements are fluent English and German with French as an additional advantage.
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
• Booking flights for short term hires and production and technical teams
• Booking flight and train needs for long term UMET staff
• Input and monitoring of hotel and travel information into FAME database
• Booking of last minute hotel needs for UMET staff during Euro 2008
• Assisting with department admin and other logistics areas as necessary
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Compiling and updating spreadsheets of personnel travel details
• Tracking extra hotel costs
EDUCATION:
• University degree or equivalent appreciated
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Experience on major events particularly on the HB side
• Experience in travel and hotel bookings for large groups
BUSINESS KNOW-HOW & IT SKILLS:
• Excellent computer skills
• Word / Excel
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• English - fluent
• French and German, very good knowledges
