University of Leeds
Job title:
Business and Events Manager
Company
University of Leeds
Job description
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesAre you a highly organised professional with experience in developing working relationships to create business opportunities Do you have experience in the management and facilitation of events? Do you have a keen interest in sport and physical activity?Based within Sport & Physical Activity at the University of Leeds, you and your team will provide a central point of contact for all customer enquiries relating to bookings and events for outdoor sport. Working closely with the Outdoor Operations Manager, you will develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships, both internally and externally, with commercial customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise business opportunities for Sports Park Weetwood & Sports Park Bodington.You will maintain records to enable ongoing appraisal of efficiency and effectiveness of the facility functions. You will liaise with booking contacts in relation to terms of usage, contracts, facility access and cancellations, and you will coordinate and oversee the management and delivery of one-off events across the facilities.Typical working days are Monday to Friday, however there will be some flexibility required to enable you to undertake your duties, specifically in the support of events held on evenings and weekends, bank holidays and University closed day. These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.To explore the post further, please contact:Mark Stevens – Operations Manager – Outdoor Sports Facilities [email protected]Additional InformationWorking at LeedsWe are a campus based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our information page.Our UniversityAt the University of Leeds, we are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains the best students and staff from all backgrounds. Whatever role we recruit for we are always striving to increase the diversity of our community, which each individual helps enrich and cultivate. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, those who belong to a minority ethnic community; people who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.Information for disabled candidatesInformation for disabled candidates, impairments or health conditions, including requesting alternative formats, can be found on our information page or by getting in touch with us atCriminal RecordsA criminal record check is not required for this position. However, all applicants will be required to declare if they have any ‘unspent’ criminal offences, including those pending.Any offer of appointment will be in accordance with our Criminal Records policy. You can find out more about required checks and declarations in our information page.
Expected salary
£25742 – 29605 per year
Location
Leeds
Job date
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:19:11 GMT
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