Event Operations Manager Exeter, England
Job description
Commercial, Residential and Campus Services
Exeter Campuses (Hybrid)
This full time, permanent role is available now.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
Summary of the role
The Events Operations Manager has responsibility for delivering the in-house events operation at the University of Exeter’s Streatham and St Luke’s Campuses. The events streams include, but are not limited to, Concerts, Meetings, Bed & Breakfast, Group Travel, Summer Schools, Functions, Weddings, Residential Conferences, Student and University Promotions in support of the University’s strategic objectives.
You will support colleagues across the organisation to provide a seamless events support service (in-person and/or digital) for internal and external clients making a significant contribution to the experience of students, staff, visitors, and wider community.
Overall, the position will play a significant role in helping to position Exeter as a key Hospitality, Conferencing and Events destination in the South West of England and be responsible for maximising our managed event opportunities.
Candidates will have the experience of working within a proactive commercial team environment with the role requiring strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage University stakeholders, external partners, and clients. The successful candidate will be flexible, customer focused, and target driven and enjoy working in a fast-changing paced environment.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 wks full pay), paternity leave (up to six wks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Law, Director Catering, Retail Services and Commercial Development [email protected] or 01392 722445.
