Tech Support are on hand throughout the day to monitor our systems and ensure everything runs smoothly. Across the team, they are responsible for the website, score calculator, check-in form and Mission Control hardware. A basic knowledge of IT is essential, and ideally Tech Support would have advanced knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Wordpress, Google Sheets/spreadsheet formulas, Google Forms, G-Suite, ChromeOS.

Merchandise Team Members collaborate with our merchandise supplier, choosing the best products to offer and ensuring the store is ready for the go-live date. They track merchandise orders and coordinate delivery. On the day, they run the merch shop, fulfilling pre-orders and selling additional merchandise, managing cash and card payments.

The Tuck Shop Team have one of the most important tasks of the day - food! They arrange the supply and sale of a range of snacks from our tuck shop, purchasing the products, organising pricing and managing cash and card payments.

The Sponsorship Coordinator will manage the relationships with our existing partners, as well as finding new supporters for Oligopoly. They will ensure the sponsors requirements are met, provide them with materials they can use in their own marketing and host any sponsors who choose to visit Oligopoly and see it in action. Ideally, Sponsorship Coordinators will have an existing network of local business contacts they can leverage, or the enthusiasm to develop their network.

Admin & Arrivals are the smiling faces who greet all of our participants as they sign-in at the start of the day. These friendly people look after our booking system, and ensure that everyone has arrived and all of the necessary details have been collected. They are on hand to answer any administrative queries and need to be able to collaborate across teams to ensure everyone has access to the details they need. Once everyone has arrived, they will be supporting the energetic hub of Mission Control, providing support where it is needed the most. There are opportunities for pre-, post- and during event roles, or a combination.

The Masters of Ceremonies main role is to keep the excitement flowing and ensure everyone is enjoying themselves. As the face of Oligopoly, greeting players as they arrive, and handing out their Team Info Packs, they need to be smiling and enthusiastic. Masters of Ceremonies will explain the rules of the game, answer any questions and be on hand to provide sneaky hints and tips. Once the teams return Masters of Ceremonies will welcome them back and award prizes and trophies to the winning team in each game.

Arrival Stewards are on hand to ensure a steady flow of traffic into and around the car park for drop off and pick up. They will show participants and supporters where to go, greeting them with a smiling face. The ability to remain cool under pressure is desirable, but the ability to rock the ‘hi-viz and radio’ look is compulsory. (Hi-viz and radio are provided). Arrival Stewards should have basic knowledge of how car parks work. Previous experience of being a traffic cone is preferable, but not essential. If you’ve always dreamt of being that important person wearing a hi-viz and talking into their radio ear piece, then this role is for you!

Media Editors and Graphic Designers review and publish the content which showcases Oligopoly and the amazing time are participants are having. They will create and share content across multiple social media platforms and turn the awesome work of our content creators into viral masterpieces. Editors and Graphic Designers should have knowledge of social media platforms and be proficient in English and/or at least one design software. There are opportunities for pre-, post- and during event roles, or a combination, as well as options to combine editing with content creation.

Media Team Members are there to share Oligopoly with the world, posting regular updates across our social media platforms. They will travel around the city, gathering content as they go, never being afraid to use one-to-many hashtags. Media Team Members should have a good knowledge of at least one social media platform, or WordPress, and have a mobile device they can bring with them. They should have good English and photography skills, enjoy working independently and be happy to run (or walk) around the city.

Dispatchers and Call Operators are the vital connection between Mission Control and Roving Supervisors, helping to coordinate responses and solve queries from Teams. They should have excellent communication skills, and be able to remain calm in high pressure environments.

Our Roving Supervisors are there to be on hand if any of the teams need some support, first on scene in the (hopefully) unlikely event of any emergencies, and generally keeping an eye on everyone to ensure they are enjoying themselves. They should be confident working in pairs or small teams and be able to problem solve in time critical scenarios. Roving Supervisors should have up to date First Aid training and not be afraid of being outdoors with the potential for some light exercise. There are opportunities for Supervisors to travel by foot, tram or vehicle if they provide their own transport.

Games Masters are responsible for overseeing teams. They will have good judgement and communication skills, managing team check-ins and answering the emergency phone line. Games Masters are the first point of contact in any query or dispute and their decision is always final. Teamwork is essential, as Games Masters will need to work together, and they will be supported by Senior Games Masters who can offer advice and assistance. You will need to bring your own laptop (or we can lend you one) and have a basic understanding of Google-suite.