Venue and Events Manager
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
About us
As Scotland’s National Academy with over 1,800 Fellows from academia, business and public service who are among the most distinguished in their fields; we engage and connect nationally and internationally to share knowledge and tackle the most pressing challenges of the modern world.
The role
The RSE is looking for an experienced Venue and Events Manager to take the lead in running our fast-paced venue based in the heart of Edinburgh on George Street.
This role will be responsible for the smooth running and management of the RSE building as a venue and events space, leased premises and workplace, with a commercial outlook, to deliver to the RSE’s Strategic Plan, values and mission.
We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to:
- Lead, manage and motivate the Venue Team that looks after venue & events bookings, reception, the building and facilities in an inclusive, supportive and empowering manner.
- Take lead responsibility for facilities within the building that support the successful delivery of all internal (RSE) and external (hosted/booked) events.
- Work with RSE colleagues and external stakeholders to create a seamless hosting space for all events, monitoring usage to enhance positive impact.
- Provide operational support in relation to maintaining the RSE property and related services, including building security.
- Ensure that the RSE building is fully functional and all personnel compliant with legal and other requirements including Health and Safety, Security, and Fire Precautions.
- Produce an annual Venue Budget with support from the Finance team.
- Manage effectively and liaise successfully with all third-party suppliers for Venue and events, Facilities, Tenants and Staff..
- Taking responsibility for all aspects of Health and Safety as the RSE’s appointed Health and Safety officer.
If you have proven experience running an events space on a large scale within an organisation that is values-driven, where brand management and reputation are paramount, then we want to hear from you.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with vacancies@therse.org.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £42,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh
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