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Events Manager

Posted 11 days ago

EVENTS MANAGER
CRANLEIGH SCHOOL
Full-time: £34,000 plus benefits
Cranleigh School runs a busy and varied annual programme of events, from conferences and high-profile speakers to open days, drinks events, shows and performances. As Surrey’s foremost co-educational boarding school, these events are an integral part of the experience for students and parents alike and a chance for us to welcome in the wider community.
What we are looking for
The successful candidate will be comfortable with all facets of event planning and delivery - and will relish being a prominent part of the Cranleigh community. Our Event Manager will personally run several major events and play a key role in numerous others, while supporting other departments to ensure all events are delivered successfully. We’re very much looking for ideas and enthusiasm for further developing our events programme.
The successful candidate will also need good communication skills and a love of working with people to make sure every event is a great experience, as well having attention to detail, the ability to keep calm under pressure and a flair for creative thinking and problem solving. They will need to be comfortable with project management software, Microsoft and Google products and have a willingness to learn new systems.
Responsibilities
The role will report to the Directors of External Relations and Admissions and be involved in all aspects of event design and management as well as undertaking Front of House duties at events, ensuring that every attendee, delegate and audience member thoroughly enjoys their time at Cranleigh.
We anticipate that this role will be a full year role however there may be some flexibility in the number of weeks worked outside of term time.
We offer a supportive and vibrant community environment and a wide range of benefits.
For further details about the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply now button.
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form (apply on the website) supported by a full CV as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Friday 27th September 2024. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Only applications submitted on the School’s Application Form will be considered.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.
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