Sponsorship Supervisor

Team:                                    

Sponsorship

Role Title:                          

Sponsorship Supervisor

Location:                            

Fairford, Gloucestershire

Role Grade:                       

Volunteer Supervisor

TEAM Manager:         

Techno Zone® Manager

 

About us:

We are the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises. We will Promote the RAF by placing it at the heart of a programme of world-class events and activities, with the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) as our unique centerpiece. We will Inspire young people, inside the RAF and wider UK society, to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology by delivering, with and through partners, access to and involvement in forward-looking air and space activities, including highly stimulating personal development opportunities.  

About the role:

As the Sponsorship Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of sponsorship-related activities across the showground. You will lead and manage a team of six University Air Squadron students, providing support and guidance throughout the event. This role required a strong understanding of agreed plans while maintaining flexibility to respond effectively to ad hoc requests and challenges as they arise.

Main Responsibilities will include:

  • Be the first point of contact for corporate and aircraft showcase clients, escalating the issues to the Techno Zone® Manager where needed 
  • Manage the team rota, ensuring fair distribution of responsibilities and balanced workloads throughout the event 
  • Oversee the delivery and installation of showcase furniture in line with agreed plans 
  • Oversee the installation of corporate branding banners across the showground – including the flight centre 
  • Liaise with RIAT Transport and Media Teams to accompany the arrivals and transport of RIAT Sponsors 
  • Ensure sponsorship support to enclosures where necessary 

What commitment is required?

  • 7 Days – Tuesday pre-event to Monday post event 

what you get in return for volunteering:  

  • An opportunity to learn new skills and be part of a fantastic team of nearly 1250 volunteers
  • Support the work of the RAF Charitable Trust 
  • Two complimentary tickets (General Admission Friday or Sunday) to give to family or friends 
  • Discount on official merchandise
  • Camping or temporary accommodation, if required
  • Freshly prepared meals in our onsite Airfield Diner
  • Access to our Volunteer Village, which includes evening entertainment

Travel:

In line with our sustainability commitment, we strongly encourage volunteers to car share wherever possible, and/or utilise public transport.  

The following is in place to support our volunteers with any out-of-pocket expenses. 

  • Motor Mileage: Claim 45p per mile (maximum 315 miles) return mileage to RIAT and to encourage car sharing, an additional 5p per additional passenger may be claimed by the vehicle driver
  • Train Fare: Travel should be standard class; reimbursement will be made up to the maximum claim amount (£100.00) on the production of receipts, tickets, or confirmation email  

Next steps

Interested applicants should complete an application form which can be found here.