Conference and Events Co-ordinator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Conference and Events team are responsible for attracting new conference and events business to the University to achieve sales targets.

The team provide a professional service working with internal and external clients to understand their requirements and convert enquiries into confirmed events.

All bookings are managed from enquiry to delivery and the team are responsible for the preparation and operational delivery of events on Campus, to ensure a consistent and seamless delivery.

About the role:

Whilst conferences and events are delivered throughout the year there are peak times, especially in the summer period when the team host large residential conferences and summer school bookings, welcoming a high number of delegates and children on Campus.

We work closely with various departments across the University, including Catering, Facilities, Residential Services, IT, Security and TimeTabling.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who can demonstrate excellent customer service skills, impeccable organisational skills and works well in a team and with colleagues in other departments.

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate ownership of your personal workload.

We are proud of our sustainability credentials and hold the highest possible accreditation under the Green Tourism Business Scheme - the leading industry sustainability standard and the largest accreditation scheme of its kind.

Therefore, knowledge of how to support and promote sustainability to clients would be a bonus

To apply:

Please submit your CV and covering letter via the online portal.

**_ Please note that interviews will likely take place on the 16th and 17th April._