0350-23 – Event Planning Team Supervisor

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Conference Aston
Location: 
Aston University Main Campus
Salary: 

£25,285 to £27,396
per annum
Grade:  Grade 06
Contract Type: 
Permanent
Basis: 
Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours BST on Sunday 04 June 2023
Interview Date: 
Friday 16 June 2023
Reference:  0350-23
Release Date:  Thursday 18 May 2023

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a key member of the Conference and Event Team of a thriving hotel and conference centre. You will be instrumental in assisting and supervising the team to deliver high quality events for a variety of external and internal customers and wide range of events.

While also assisting and supervising the team to coordinate and provide customers with a high level of pre event services.

This role is 5 out of 7 (including weekends) and shifts will be between 0700-2300, and will include 2-3 Duty manger shifts per week.

You will have experience in detailed event coordination of conferences, weddings and functions. You will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a first class telephone manner and enjoy working with customers both on the telephone and face to face. You will have the ability to work in a target orientated environment and have a good working knowledge of MS Office programmes (Excel, Word and Outlook). The ability to work to tight deadlines and work productively in a team are essential. 

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]