Commercial Events Coordinator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Trafford Council

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Employer - Trafford Council


Address - Flixton House, Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester M41 5GJ


Salary - £29, ,364


Salary Grade - Band 5


Working Pattern per week


Working hours - There will be an expectation that this post will need to work evenings and weekends


Contract type - Fixed term - Ending 31/03/2025


Closing date - 31/03/2024


Interview date - Week commencing 08/04/2024


About us


Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors are embarking on a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential.

Our vision is working together to build the best future for all our communities and everyone in Trafford

Trafford really is a great place to work. With a positive permission culture, we embrace innovation and encourage performance. We're keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do

***An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join as a Commercial Events Coordinator at Flixton House. This is a full time hours per week) temporary post for 12 months and it will involve working some evenings and weekends.

Flixton House has been a popular wedding and events venue in Trafford for many years. The venue is now owned and managed by Trafford Council.

The venue offers the ability to host various events; weddings, parties and meetings and can accommodate up to 140 people.


About you


You will be someone who has experience of planning and managing events and are able to work under pressure but still maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


You will have excellent organisational and planning skills and have experience of money transactions including invoicing, cashing up and banking.


As Commercial Events Coordinator you will be able to liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure the maintenance, cleaning, safety and security of Flixton House.


Key duties


As the Commercial Events Coordinator you will be supporting the Commercial Events Manager in promoting, arranging and managing events at Flixton House.


You will act as the first point of contact for potential customers wishing to hire Flixton House and manage event bookings from the initial enquiry through to co-ordination on the day of the event.


When required you will manage the bar area including till management, stock management and health and safety and also coordinate the casual duty managers and bar staff.


About the Role


During any event, you could be the point of contact for and liaise directly with clients to ensure any requirements are met and any issues dealt with appropriately.

You will ensure all aspects of Flixton House's licence are adhered to regarding events and sales of alcohol


You will meet with and coordinate venue caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire, planning room layouts, follow up with guests post event, and gain constructive feedback, ensuring that all guest feedback is responded to.


You will also be a key holder for Flixton House with responsibility for opening and closing the venue and setting alarms.


Additional Information


Flexibility will be required to work outside core hours as Flixton House is available for hire in the evenings and/or weekends as well as hosting meetings during the working week.


About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged.

You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture.

Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.


Trafford recognises the importance of staff wellbeing and offer a number of initiatives for staff including mindfulness, mental health first aiders, running & walking groups and health and wellbeing events.


Our great benefits include:
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Home Technology Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

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