Head of Events Operations – Highly Regarded Operator ** 40 Hour Weeks **
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Up to £35,000 + Fantastic Benefits
Full-time (40 Hours)
We are looking for a passionate Head of Events Operations with a solid B2B background and a wealth of experience in large corporate events for a highly regarded operator with a portfolio of unique and iconic venues in and around the Liverpool area. As Head of Events, you will work alongside a highly experienced Head of Sales and will lead a small events team consisting of Events Managers and Coordinators whilst reporting directly to the director of the business.
50% of your role will be strategic working closely with other heads of department (which includes their Exec Head Chef with all catering being in-house) and the board to analyse performance and drive the business forward, with the remainder being operational ensuring the highest standard of events are delivered by your team. With a growing base of loyal clients, the business’ main focus is conferences and corporate events with occasional private bookings including weddings and private events. Required Experience:
- 2 years' minimum up to date experience as Head of Events in a similar business.
- A strong communicator with experience of leading, motivating, and developing a team of different personalities, levels of creativity and skill sets.
- A solid, commercially driven business manager with a strong financial acumen.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with experience of driving a successful internal culture.
- The ability to communicate on all levels including board level.
- As the key face of the business you must have a warm and friendly personality, be fun, passionate, charismatic, enthusiastic, people-focused and adaptable to all personalities.
Should you be successful, you will benefit from:
- The opportunity to work for a forward-thinking business and a portfolio of exciting and unique venues.
- Good work-life balance
- Pension Scheme
- Competitive Employee Benefits
- A dynamic, changing and developing company.
This is a quality company with an excellent reputation and offers great scope for future development.
Hesketh James Recruitment are the managing agent for this role on behalf of the client.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants regardless of identity, personal characteristics or background.
Please note: We are expecting a high number of applications for this role and will be in touch with successful candidates within 72 hours of your application. Should you not hear from us within this period, we regret that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.