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Hospitality Events Team Leader

£26,060 - £27,363 per annum (pro rata)

Full time/Permanent

   About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hospitality Events Team Leader to join our team at our Clifton Campus. The successful candidate would be responsible for delivering a professional service to all catered events across the campuses, including refreshments to meeting rooms, catering for academic, corporate and student conferences, drinks receptions, informal buffets, formal and gala dinners, open days, and graduation. Working 37 hours per week over 52 weeks this post will follow a flexible weekly rota and will regularly involve evenings and weekend working. Varied working pattern to meet business needs split over 7 days to include 2 days off. Our business operates over 4 campuses, 7 days a week so a flexible approach to working hours and location is essential. The position will also provide cover at our other campuses.

What you’ll bring - We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a passion for providing an excellent customer experience. With supervisory experience in a similar hospitality and conference environment and the ability to work to tight deadlines. Proven experience in staff supervision and budgetary controls. Most importantly you will be extremely organised and have the ability to liaise and coordinate a number of individuals and events, to ensure a positive outcome. Excellent communications are paramount, in addition ensuring relevant policies and procedures are in place and adhered to, including Health & Safety and Food Safety.

What we offer - Full training, induction and uniform will be provided to successful candidates.  

For more details, please take a look at the role profile.  We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview date: w/c 6th May 2024

About Us

Nottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university that is recognised for its innovation and inclusivity and being bold enough to do things differently.

Our Campus Services team work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students.  Whether you're making sure our students are safe, serving up delicious meals, or ensuring every package reaches its destination, your role matters. Our team's dedication ensures smooth operations, safety, and exceptional experiences.

For any informal queries about the role or the Campus Services team, please contact Simon Spencer Assistant Manager at simon.spencer@ntu.ac.uk.

Join Us 

• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata. 
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success.  Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.  Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.