Application closing date: 05/12/2019
Salary: plus excellent benefits
Package: £32,816.00-£39,152.00

Job description

We are currently looking for a Conference and Events Manager to head up our team, mainly in our Craiglockhart Campus with travel throughout the University Estate. The Conference and Events team market University facilities as a venue for meetings and conferences, as well as selling student accommodation to summer visitors and language schools. This is an opportunity to join us at an exciting time of growth. This is a full time role, with normal working days being Monday to Friday, however we are looking for someone with a flexible approach to working hours with occasional weekend working expected.

Our Property and Facilities team deliver a first class service to over 1,500 staff and nearly 18,000 students across Edinburgh Napier University. We have a focus to continuously improve the service to both customers and staff. 

The role

This is a new role, you will be responsible for delivering a change management programme, introducing new and modernising existing processes and streamlining procedures for the team. You will be responsible for providing a seamless delivery of external and internal hospitality working closely with catering and student accommodation services.

You will lead on a review of the sales, marketing and revenue for the department and implement a strategy for the future direction of the department. Deliver on agreed outputs to maximise contribution to the University while balancing the educational needs of stakeholders. Management and development of weekly forecasting and mitigating loss of revenue alongside continuous business development and increase in sales revenue, based on demand and market trends.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for people to demonstrate the University's values and behaviours and contribute actively to the development of an environment where colleagues feel proud, confident, challenged and supported; acting with respect and integrity at all times. Pro-active in their approach to problem solving with the ability to prioritise and multi task. Someone who thrives in a fast paced environment who enjoys generating external sales and bringing new business through marketing and conversion of leads for the Event spaces throughout the University Estate. Someone who shows a dedication to providing exceptional leadership to the team and strives to provide the best customer service to colleagues, students and visitors at all times.

Applicants must demonstrate:

• The ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate a strong track record and extensive experience of change management
• Demonstrable experience in developing teams and ensuring continuous improvements in service

To know more about this exciting opportunity please click here to view the role profile.

Benefits We Offer

In return, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement and offer an attractive benefits package. This includes a minimum of 36 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts

Salary: Grade 5  GBP 32,816.00-GBP 39,152.00

Additional Information

Closing date: Thursday 5th December (midnight)
Interviews will be held: Tuesday 10th December - candidates will be advised Friday 6th December

The University is committed to inclusion, demonstrated through our work in respect of our diversity awards and accreditations (Advance HE's Athena SWAN Charter) and holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here.