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Opportunity to shape memorable experiences at the globally-renowned British Museum as a Commercial Hire Event Manager.
Overview
Salary
£34713
Location
Bloomsbury, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
The British Museum, a world-leading visitor attraction situated in the heart of London, is home to a remarkable collection of over three million artefacts reflecting human history and culture. The Museum houses world-renowned treasures including the Rosetta Stone and the Lewis Chessmen; and now, it extends a unique opportunity for a Commercial Hire Event Manager to join their team.
Role Summary:
- Manage commercial events and conferences across the Museum's spaces.
- Offer consistent high quality service to both internal and external users.
- Liaise with clients for their requirements and oversee successful event delivery.
Role Requirements:
- Event or conference management experience, preferably in a unique venue.
- Ability to manage support services and handle health and safety issues.
- Strong project management skills and computer literacy.
- Capable of multitasking and working independently as well as in a team.
- Excellent communication and client/customer management skills.
Application Process Details:
- Review the job description thoroughly before applying.
- If you require any additional support, contact bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org for assistance.
- Ensure you meet the job's eligibility criteria, including the right to work in the UK.
The organisation - The British Museum Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
The role - Commercial Hire Event Manager As the Commercial Hire Event Manager, you will be responsible for managing commercial events and conferences in the Clore Education Centre, Galleries, and Great Court spaces. Your role will involve ensuring that both internal and external users receive a consistently high level of service. You will liaise with clients to identify their requirements, manage support services to meet those needs, and oversee the successful delivery of events on the day.
Job requirements Experience of managing conferences or events, with the ability to manage associated support services. Experience of dealing with health and safety issues. Computer Literacy. Project management experience. Event or conference management in a conference centre, multipurpose event space or other unique venue. Excellent client/customer management. The ability to manage a number of tasks or events at the same time. Ability to work independently and in a team. Clear communicator.
Benefits Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays. Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme. Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions. Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans. Professional and personal development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme. Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Applications details For more information about this role, please see the job description. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details].
Visa requirements We have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. To offer a sponsorship, the job role you apply needs to be in the list of eligible occupations. Additionally (with some limited exceptions), the role will need to meet the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is the highest.
