University Conference Manager

University Conference Manager

Job number: SUPP104084

Division/School: Residential and Hospitality Services

Contract type: Open Ended

Working pattern: Full time

Salary: £42,418 - £47,722 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Conference Office at the University of Bristol; to be responsible for maximising the profitable revenue through the sales of facilities and managing conferences and events throughout the University’s multi-site campus and for leading on developing a sales strategy, financial planning and forecasting and all marketing and communications for the Conference Office. In addition, you will be an active and leading member of the Division’s Senior Management Team.

In this multifaceted operation you will be responsible for clear communications, strong leadership and delivery of a wide range of internal events for the University Senior Team, Faculty and School Managers and Divisions and external events e.g. for commercial companies, local community groups/individuals and association members. This will require you to be customer focused, tactful and to work flexibly (including evenings and weekends to oversee a 7-day operation) in a solution orientated manner.

We will expect you to hold a formal qualification, such as a relevant degree, HND, BTEC in Event/Hotel /Tourism/Marketing Level 4. You will need expert knowledge of the conference and event service in the UK.  We need you to be a visible leader with strong organisation skills and the ability to inspire trust and take personal responsibility for delivering results effectively and swiftly.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 20 May 2018.

The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.