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Events Manager

G1-G6 £33,404 - £37,292

Permanent position 52 weeks. Flexible working required over 7 days includes combination of daytime and late evening working.

About Us

Hull University Students' Union is a Charity, with a large trading subsidiary which included SPAR and JD Wetherspoon; our primary purposes are:

Advancement of education, promoting the interests and welfare of students during study and representing, supporting and advising students.
Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Hull and other representative bodies.
Providing social, cultural sporting, recreational activities, and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.

Our Trading Subsidiary provides a range of services for students including, a Supermarket, a pub, a nightclub, coffee and food outlets.

Our Values:

Inclusive - We actively support Equality and Diversity we adapt our services to reflect and meet the evolving needs of our members.

Innovative - We look to the future seeking new opportunities, collaborations and partnerships; we are imaginative, creative and progressive

Positive - We continually work to improve your Union, we are confident, optimistic and solution focused.

Fun - We focus on making your time at University as enjoyable as possible.

Supportive - We listen, look out for your best interests and make sure your voice is heard.

General duties and responsibilities

To create and deliver a fun, innovative and diverse range of Commercial student events which make effective use of the Commercial spaces within the Student Union.
To increase external revenue streams by promoting, co-ordinating and managing the use of the Asylum space for external live and hospitality themed events.
To hold responsibility for ensuring that all entertainment and event planning stays within budgeted allocations.
To negotiate best value contracts and payrates with external stakeholders within the organisation's financial framework.
To manage our Entertainments and Sound & lighting student staff ensuring that they have the correct level of training, supervision, direction, information, and support to complete all the jobs required of them throughout their shift.
To organise external technical support and annual maintenance of the AV equipment.
To work with the Marketing department to create attractive material and to successfully promote all events and services within the Commercial areas of Hull University Students Union.
To ensure that there is a strong cohesion between the Bars, Facilities and Retail Managers ensuring good communication is provided about what is required from each department for each event.
To ensure that all events are added to our ticketing platform within appropriate timescales to ensure promotion and sales of each event are maximised.
To liaise with internal and external stakeholders for all events and services operating within the Students Union.
To deliver exceptional customer service with internal and external customers of Hull University Students Union.
To ensure that standards and cleanliness of the Entertainments department is of an exceptional standard.
Ensure that all till POS equipment is operational for on the door payments for entry and cloakroom.
To ensure that the security of AV equipment is not compromised and that all lock down procedures are completed.
To contribute to the overall Commercial Management team for the successful running of Hull University Students Union Commercial department.
Maintain a positive atmosphere amongst all staff and customers.
Ensure confidentiality at all times in the handling and dissemination of information and data, and embedding and implementing GDPR across the workload.
Carry out all duties in line with the Venue/Wetherspoon and HUSU's policies and procedures and in line with the organisation's values and strategic aims.
To ensure that you are operating to all statutory laws relating to Licensing, Health & Safety and Food Hygiene.
To ensure that all events follow the conditions of the Premise Licence.
To attend compulsory training days and complete all online training programmes as required.
Carry out any other reasonable instruction asked by the Head of Commercial Services.

About You

Essential DesirableQualifications &Training

Relevant qualification held within the Entertainments/Hospitality industry.
Good standard of education

Personal licence
SIA

Experience

Previous experience of working within the Entertainments/events industry which includes nightclub and live events.
Experience working with venue AV systems.
Previous customer service experience.
Experience managing a team of staff.
Experience in working with social media suites to effectively promote events.
Previous experience in budget management.

Experience working with external promoters.
Experience working with ticketing platforms.

Skills/ability/Knowledge

Understanding of a Students Union and the role our entertainments department plays within this environment.
Understanding of current trends within the events and entertainments industry.

Knowledge of Licensing and Health & Safety Law within a licensed venue.
Understanding of operating safe licensed venues.
High energy and enthusiasm for working within the entertainments/events industry.
The ability to work under pressure.
Excellent communicator.
Innovative in putting on a diverse range of events programme.
To be able to demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and within a team.
To be able to demonstrate your ability to have an organised approach in your working methods.
To be competent in your ability with literacy, numeracy, IT and communication skills.
To be flexible in your approach to your working hours. (This role includes working late nights).
To be eligible to work in the UK.
To have a UK bank account in your own name.
To be fluent in the English language.
Have a fixed place of residence and live within a reasonable travelling distance

This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.

Reports to; Head of Commercial Services

Direct reports: 12

Directly responsibility of the Entertainments Budget. Indirect responsibility of the Bars Budget.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays and a further 3 statutory days to be taken between Christmas and New Year.

Cycle 2 work scheme
Health Cash Plan through BHSF
Free Eye Test Vouchers
On- site parking at minimal cost
One day paid Volunteering day
All staff event days
Access to Headspace
Discount in our SPAR shop, Wetherspoon Sanctuary and The Asylum plus opportunity for free tickets to events.

We are committed to ensuring our workforce accurately reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of gender, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs or disability.

All candidates will be treated equally and all appointments made on merit.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss this role please email [email protected] or telephone 01482 466755.

To apply please click on the link below:

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Closing date: 26/05/2024

Interviews: Thursday 13th June 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the number of applicants received.

Events Manager

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