DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY.
As part of a small team, the Events and Exhibitions Manager will support the Head of Venue and New Business Development with sales, planning and delivery of events and exhibitions for external venue hire clients as well as support Society colleagues with internal event planning.
The Society offers hire of its Grade II* listed building, including the Ondaatje Theatre and associated fine rooms, to commercial, educational and not-for-profit organisations, whether for small-scale meetings, large daytime conferences, art fairs, lectures, receptions and weddings. The net income from this business (turnover of >£1.1m) provides essential support for the Society’s charitable activities. The post-holder will be expected to sell, organise and facilitate all aspects of these events, liaise with associated contractors, and be the principal point of contact for designated clients in the lead up to, and on the day of, the event.
Event support includes use of the computerised room bookings system, ability to set-up and operate basic audio-visual and IT equipment, event support and post-event administration including customer invoicing. The Events and Exhibitions Manager will also work with colleagues in an extended team, including Facilities Manager, Front of House and Audio Visual staff, plus contracted cleaners and commissionaires in providing a first-rate service primarily for these third party events.
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Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 10 February
Salary and contract details
This is a 12-month maternity cover fixed term, full time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months.
The salary range for this post is £33,390- £37,403 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
The post is based in Kensington, London.
Benefits
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
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35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am-4.00pm.
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Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
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25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays.
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Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
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Generous pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
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Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
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Corporate eye care vouchers.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support
How to apply
To apply please email HR@rgs.org with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you fulfil the selection criteria, along with the monitoring form.
Applications must be received by 9.00am on Friday 10 February.
The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.