Our company is looking for the Events & Functions Manager to work closely with Matchday Hospitality Manager to prepare for evening events following matchdays.

The Role

The Events & Functions Manager will be responsible for procedures, bookings, and staffing across all sites. Candidate must be able to lead and work within a team.

Aside from being the main point of contact for bookings, you will be responsible for organising each booking, ensuring that each venue complies with the booking standard. Working with other managers, staff, and our chefs, this role will ensure that every booking is catered to and that each package is allocated and set up for the bookings. In order to maintain our high level of product and service, we monitor, direct, and train staff as needed.

Applicants for this position should be driven, have an eye for detail, and be able to communicate clearly and concisely with other staff members, although previous experience is not required.

This position will be based within Hamilton Academical Football Club and be responsible for all stadium bookings and staff.

Requirements

Trustworthy and flexible
Good organisational qualities
Eye for detail and ability to set and maintain standards
Have ability to think on your feet
Excellent communicator and able to give direction and implement company procedures
Able to work within and manage a team
Follow internal procedures and ensure these are adhered to across the company
Work under own initiative and continue to improve our service
Creative
Work within a management team
License holder for the site

Key Responsibilities

Ensure all company procedures are followed
Take, manage and oversea bookings
Ensure all booking requirements are programmed in and communicated to relevant departments
Look at each site and identify strategies to grow/attract new business within the management team
Once agreed, adopt and implement the agreed marketing strategy for all venues
Promote & advertise sites working within our agreed marketing strategy and work with social media person
Track impact of marketing, report on strategy within management team. When required refine, develop and improve or redefine marketing strategy when required.
Monitor and oversea service levels
Keep events diary and book inhouse events after acts/nights are agreed at management meetings, again promotion of these events and monitoring ticket sales is essential

It is a part-time job with a working time of minimum 16 hours per week and a pay rate of £13.50-£15 per hour.

We’re looking for the ideal candidate to be the face of our business, who can present themselves to a high standard, being well polished and have an approachable manner.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Send your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience.