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Salary: £31,387 rising annually to £33,882
Type: Full Time, Permanent - Professional Services
Oxford Brookes University is looking to recruit an experienced, reliable and highly motivated Venues Coordinator to support the delivery of a wide range of conference and event bookings. The Campus and Commercial Services department is a team driven by motivation and innovation, dedicated to achieving key objectives that align with both directorate goals and the broader vision of the university.
Overall Purpose of the post of Venues Coordinator:
Manage a wide range of conference and event bookings at Oxford Brookes University and be responsible for delivering all aspects of service provision, ensuring the highest customer service standards are maintained. Manage customer and stakeholder relationships from contract through to post-event feedback, taking the initiative to secure new and repeat bookings and make a significant contribution to meeting financial targets.
Qualifications and Experience for the post of Venues Coordinator:
Qualifications: A degree or equivalent. A qualification in hospitality or event management is desirable.
Experience required for the post:
1. Experience of working in a busy customer-focused office environment.
2. Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and to meet deadlines.
3. Experience of communicating effectively with people at all levels and working as a member of a team or on own initiative.
Working hours for the post of Venues Coordinator:
This is a full-time contracted post to work 5 out of 7 days. Flexible working patterns, including weekend work, will be required. Oxford Brookes is supportive of flexible working, part-time working, and job sharing. Applicants who would like to have a working arrangement like this are encouraged to apply for this post.
Inclusivity: The University has adopted equity, diversity, and inclusion as core values. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities.
Benefits: As an employee of Oxford Brookes University, you will enjoy benefits including up to 38 days of holiday, rising to 41 days (including 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme, and access to various university facilities.
Application Process: All applicants are required to complete our online application form. In the section called “Supporting Documents,” applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. The Personal Statement must provide examples and explain how they meet each item detailed in the document.
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