Events Manager

Do you have event experience and the ability to work with a range of clients? Are you keen to progress your career in a landmark venue?

About us
The Science and Industry Museum is home to historic exhibits and interactive sculptures which sets the scene for an unforgettable event.

Showcasing Manchester's rich legacy of world-changing innovations and scientific discoveries, this distinctive and truly remarkable setting transforms product launches, conferences, weddings and private soirées into once-in-a-lifetime events.

Please see our Venue Hire website for more details on events at the Science & Industry Museum: www.hirethescienceandindustrymuseum.com

About the role
Joining us as an Events Manager, you will provide the complete range of event services from sales support to planning and operations. As first contact for new clients, you will not only effectively engage them in our unique Museum venue but also proactively promote our full events offer.

You will organise all aspects of your portfolio of events whilst developing and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, including the in-house caterers. You will conduct site visits with clients, finalising details for events and upselling where possible.

Permanent, Full time 35hrs per week - typically Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,666 per annum

Download the Vacancy Information Pack file under 'Attachments' on this vacancy listing on the Science Museum Group website for more details about the role and the application process.

About you
You will be a true hospitality professional - customer-focussed, proactive, and motivated by providing unique experiences.

You'll have experience of operational event management within the Corporate or Private events space, with a keen eye for optimising income. Multi-venue events experience will be advantageous. Above all, you are a skilled collaborator who can communicate effectively across a range of internal and external stakeholders, and across various client groups.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to progress their career in a much-loved Manchester venue.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

* Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
* Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
* Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
* Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
* All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
* Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
* Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
* Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Museum Website: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=aHJzZXJ2aWNlLjczMDkzLjExMTkzQHNjaWVuY2VtdXNldW0uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t