We are seeking an efficient and self-motivated individual to administer Conference & Events services to the College community and external customers, and generate sales.
They will support the Catering team in ensuring the continuing development and smooth delivery of the highest possible standard of catering service provision across the College, both during and outside of term.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Knowledge & experience
- Educated to at least A-level standard.
- Previous experience of working in an office sales environment.
- Previous experience of organising and delivering events to meet and exceed expectations.
- Good knowledge of the industry; including sales, marketing, operations and hospitality.
- Strong IT skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerised venue management systems.
- Financially acute.
Personal skills & abilities
- Ability to work with honesty and integrity.
- Ability to demonstrate patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to problem-solve and keep calm under pressure when working to tight deadlines.
- Ability and aptitude for developing new systems and procedures according to the changing needs of the department and clients.
- Flexible in attitude and approach to work with the ability to multitask and reprioritise as necessary.
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent telephone manner.
Please see candidate pack below for further details.
- 32 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure period)
- Car parking (when available)
- Meals on duty
- Healthcare cash plan
- Discretionary bonus
Applications should be made on the form provided below, including salary history and reasons for leaving jobs. You should include under 'suitability for employment' examples of relevant tasks in previous roles, showing how you meet the Person Specification. Completion of the Equal Opportunities form is optional. You may submit a CV instead of completing the education and employment history parts of the form but should then take care to provide the information requested on the form (including salary history and reasons for leaving jobs).
