Catering and Events Assistant - Coventry, United Kingdom - University of Warwick

University of Warwick

Verified Company

Coventry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location
***
1
***University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department
***
1
***Mathematics

Position Type
***
1
***Full Time, Permanent

Salary
***
1
***£22,414 - £23,114 per annum

About the Role
***
1
***An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team in the Mathematics Research Centre (MRC) in the Warwick Mathematics Institute.

The role will provide event support to the MRC. The MRC hosts regular seminars, conferences and workshops.

This role will involve receiving deliveries of food and drink and setting it out with appropriate food allergen and dietary information.

Other event support may include basic administrative tasks including, but not limited to, badge making; attendance recording and compiling conference packs.

This role will also be required to provide a daily tea and coffee service to the department as well as service the weekly department Colloquium event.

This role will be responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen adhering to food safety standards.

This role will also provide wider departmental support including, for example, the filling up of photocopier paper and stock taking.

It should be notes that some events run by the MRC take place outside of standard office hours and support at these would be expected.

Advanced notice will be given of these and time off in lieu will be given where appropriate.

About You
***
1
***The post holder will be educated to GCSE level and will have Maths and English at Grade C or above.

This role will ideally suit someone who has experience of working in catering and hospitality and events. Knowledge of food hygiene and allergy awareness would be an advantage.

The post holder will need to be able to use their initiative and work with mínimal supervision.

The post holder will thrive in a busy environment and will be able to manage their time effectively.

About the Department
***
1
***Warwick Mathematics Institute is a world-class department at the heart of a world-class University. We are recognised for our academic excellence and our connectivity to the wider University. We offer a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. We recruit the brightest students, offer

The department encourages the personal and professional development of all its staff and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

In particular, we are working hard towards improving our gender balance; we currently hold a Bronze Athena Swan award and our energetic Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion committee plays a significant role in shaping departmental policy.

For

Our beautiful green campus, rich with wildlife, is close to bustling cities and outstanding transport infrastructure connecting us to major UK and international destinations.

We're home to award-winning research and teaching facilities, and to renowned entertainment and leisure venues such as the Warwick Arts Centre and the Sports and Wellness Hub.

We also have an impressive art collection and sculpture trail open to all.

Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions anywhere, as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

For

About the University
***
1
***Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'**.

You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress.

Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

**Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply
***
1
***The interviews will be held on 18th December 2023.

What we Offer
***
1
***We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
***
1
***Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve the