Director of Events and Domestic Services - Maternity Cover

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Director of Events and Domestic Services - Maternity Cover

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £45000 - £50000 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Sector: Office Support Recruitment
  • Contact: Jacquelyn Mahoney
  • Contact Email: jmahoney@theonegroup.co.uk
  • Duration: 9 months
  • Start Date: October / November 2021
  • Expiry Date: 16 October 2021
  • Job Ref: BBBH41035_1631794953

Joining this globally recognised educational establishment as the Director of Events and Domestic Services, this senior operations position will see you providing maternity cover for the existing post holder who has been in situ for over 8 years. This position will ideally see you working 30 hours a week attracting a pr salary of £45,000 - applications for a full-time engagement will be considered (£50,000).

Directly managing four Heads of Departments your overall reach will see you supporting over 100 staff across various departments and specialisms, it is imperative that you have previous experience of managing circa 50 heads - perhaps you have worked in Hospitality, Leisure or Education?

Staff turnover here is low, individuals are empowered to succeed, and the culture is very much that of "consult over direct" - do you enjoy seeing others succeed, enjoying coaching and developing your teams enabling them to take both reward and satisfaction from their role?

The key areas within this establishment that you will be responsible for are:

  • Event Management
  • Management of the Domestic Services
  • Sports Facilities
  • Theatre

Using your diverse skill set and knowledge base which will include:

  • Events, People, Project and Financial management
  • Sales and Marketing (including client liaison)
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of individuals across all levels
  • Effective team building skills
  • Health and Safety
  • Data protection

This role is a great opportunity for those with not only direct experience within the Education setting but, also those who are looking to leave other industries behind. The position is expected to last for around 9 months but naturally, this could extend.

For more information and a confidential conversation please apply and contact Jacquelyn at The ONE Group.