Events Operations Manager
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We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a real passion for hospitality and events to join our Events and Catering team at Taunton School.
You will be responsible for the smooth and successful delivery of all events, and continual development of the events offering across all areas of Taunton School (TS) and Taunton School Enterprises Limited (TSE).
To be successful in the role you will be an experienced Events Manager who can motivate and lead a team of catering and hospitality staff, and deliver a first class Events programme. Excellent communication skills, the ability to think creatively, and solid commercial awareness, will stand you apart from other candidates.
This is a great opportunity to join an innovative, forward thinking and down-to-earth organisation, set in a beautiful 56-acre site in Somerset.
We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.
We look forward to receiving your application.
More Information & How to Apply
The post is permanent, 40 hours per week working 5 days out of 7, all-year round. Actual days and hours worked will vary depending on Events schedules. Weekend work will be required.
For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.
To apply, please click on 'apply for job'.
Equal Opportunities
Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process, please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk
Safeguarding
Taunton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School's due diligence.
Any formal offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the School's due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory online 3rd party online & social media search.
Taunton School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent'. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.
It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.
Please visit this link to our Recruitment Policies, for more information: Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports
Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 16th June 2024, however, please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made.
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our roles, we do not provide feedback at this stage.