Event Operations Manager

Be part of the vision; be part of the RIBA.

The RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: £31,000-£34,000pa (based on experience)

Location: London/Hybrid working dependant on the needs of the business

Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent

Why Join us? Our Benefits:

The RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 26.5 days plus bank holidays, paid closure of 3.5 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year and a half-day for Christmas Shopping plus a season ticket loan. For more details on our benefits click here

About the Role

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and its members. With a passion to promote a wider public appetite and interest in architecture through its website, exhibitions, talks and four million-strong collections, the RIBA has led the profession since its foundation in 1834, and continues to lead as architects face the challenges of the 21st century.

Our Venues team, market and sell the RIBA's 7 meetings and event facilities, and as an Events Operations Manager, you will lead the planning and organisation of these events as well as personally look after all our high income generating events at 66 Portland Place.

Booking, planning and running meetings and events for up to 400 guests, your role will be wide-ranging including dealing with corporate, private client and internal events. You’ll be involved in contributing to the growth of the department’s turnover by applying sales techniques and assisting team members in applying the same.

Wondering what we are looking for?

• With proven sales, logistics, event planning and delivery experience and a passion for selling and delivering event services in a Heritage, Historical or Unique venue (or 5* hotel) you will be a confident sales-driven team member. A first-class communicator, you’ll have the ability to build and develop relationships, manage expectations, lead a team, meet deliverables and negotiate with clients and suppliers.

• Highly motivated, organised and target driven, you should be able to work as part of a wider team as well as taking responsibility for sole events.

• You’ll need to be educated in Business, Sales, Hospitality, Catering or related subject.

If you would like to apply for the position, please view the full job description below (found at 'supporting documents') and submit your CV and covering letter using the form below. Additionally, please ensure that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be submitted separate from your application

Closing date: Tuesday 30 August 2022
Interview date: Monday 5 September 2022

The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to developing a varied and mixed workforce where all are encouraged to be themselves. We value applications from all sections of society and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation.

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