Events And Operations Supervisor

We are seeking to appoint an Events and Operations Supervisor at the Whitworth Art Gallery.

Overall purpose of the role

The post holder will play a vital role in providing a high levels of customer service, operational organisation and technical (AV) support for Gallery events.

They will also assist the Buildings and Operations Manager in maintaining high standards of building presentation, maintenance, and premises security at the Whitworth Art Gallery.

You will enjoy working in a busy, demanding environment and managing events through from set up, to returning the spaces back ready for the next day’s activities.

Core working hours will be 8am – 4pm, but the role may involve up to 2 evening or weekend shifts per week.

Note it is a requirement that the post holder has or obtains a Personal Licence to oversee the sale of alcohol at events.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Luke Gleadall

Email: Luke.gleadall@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.