FACILITIES DIRECTORATE
CONFERENCE AND EVENTS SERVICES
The Facilities Directorate brings together Estates and Facilities, Commercial and Campus Sup- port Services, Residential Services and Sustainability, employing over 1,100 staff, to provide first class facilities and services to support the University’s strategic objectives and world class aspirations. Our vision is to ensure that our campus offers opportunities for an exceptional student experi- ence, provides first-class facilities for research and external collaborations and meets the best possible sustainability standards. Our mission is to provide first-class facilities and services to staff, students and visitors support- ing the University’s strategic objectives and world class aspirations.
The University of Leeds Conference & Events team (https://www.meetinleeds.co.uk/) sell, plan and deliver conference and event services, including venue hire, accommodation, catering, and conference management services. The University operates a wide range of venues and facilities that attract events such as meetings, conferences (including residential), exhibitions, award ceremonies, receptions and dinners. Conference & Event sales are set to grow significantly from £2million to as much as £4million following industry recovery from the pandemic and investment in facilities both on and off campus. Working as the Assistant Head of Conference and Events (Operations), you will be responsible for managing and directing the work of the conference and events operations team to successfully plan and deliver conferences and events to a standard that will please and satisfy bookers and their delegates. You will ensure that conference and event sales costs are managed/controlled to deliver the required profit levels. To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience in managing staff as well as experience working as part of a management team. You will also have significant experience in managing successful large conferences and events from start to finish, providing advice on best practice. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively with others and build effective working relationships (including the Universities Catering & Hospitality and Residential services).
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