Are you a dynamic and creative professional with a passion for planning and delivering exceptional events? Clifton College is looking for an Events & Experience Manager to play a key role in the development and execution of both internal and commercial events. This is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious independent day and boarding school known for its rich heritage and state-of-the-art facilities. Key Responsibilities include: Commercial Development: Maximize the use of college spaces and resources, especially during school holidays, and help implement a new customer experience framework. Event Planning & Management: Coordinate and deliver internal events, including the College’s annual Commemoration Week. Explore new event opportunities to establish the College as a premier venue in Bristol. Team Leadership: Manage the Events & Experience Assistant, delegate tasks, recruit temporary staff, and conduct regular team meetings to ensure high standards. Educational Courses: Develop and maintain a strong Easter Revision business and plan Language School operations. External Hires & Events: Oversee commercial events, manage external hires, and ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction. Relationship Building: Foster relationships with key stakeholders, clients, vendors, and partners to secure bookings and repeat business. Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses, and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness. Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented. Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities. For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description. Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information). Closing date: Friday 24th January 2025 Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date. Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.