Venue hire coordinator - united kingdom, swindon, wiltshire

new college swindon have an exciting opportunity for a venue hire coordinator to join the team.

location: swindon, wiltshire

salary: £22,215 - £25,660 pa fte

job type: part time, permanent

about us:

new college swindon has gone through an exciting time of change since the merger with swindon college to become one college. we are proud to showcase our successful £20m investment in the new institute of technology. the iot is an inclusive centre for technical qualifications, higher apprenticeships and training for key technical roles. these exciting developments will extend the career opportunities for both our students and staff. it’s a really great time to be joining us!

venue hire coordinator - the role:

we have a fantastic job opportunity for a part-time venue hire coordinator at new college swindon.

you will be operationally responsible for managing a year-round calendar of venue hire bookings, ensuring that all key income targets are successfully achieved and the best possible experience is delivered to our customers. the role would include hiring out venue spaces across two campuses at both queens drive and north star.

we have recently opened our institute of technology and have leading edge space available for hire. in addition, we hire out our theatre, dance studios, classrooms, meeting rooms, and photography and recording studios on a regular basis.

you will be the first point of contact and will oversee the reservation and administration of all private hire bookings, liaising with numerous departments in the college to ensure successful delivery of each booking. blended working considered.

venue hire coordinator - key responsibilities:

- manage venue hire inbox and respond to queries in a timely and efficient manner

- advise clients of the best space and fit for their requirements and provide quotes based on pricing structure

- develop and activate marketing campaigns for venue hire to maximise income opportunities and meet income targets

- conduct client show rounds to promote the hire of the college, ensuring the maximum conversion rate of sales enquiries and targets are reached

- responsible for ensuring all health and safety, safeguarding and it&s requirements and procedures are strictly followed and adhered to

- responsible for raising customer invoices and tracking budgets

venue hire coordinator - you:

- minimum level 2 in maths and english

- level 3 qualification in customer services, marketing or business administration

- extensive experience in a coordinator/administrator role

- an up to date working knowledge of microsoft office

- experience in a customer facing sales related position

- experience in sales, upselling and maximising sales opportunities through own initiative

- experience of working within budgetary constraints.

venue hire coordinator - benefits:

we know that your role requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this; we believe you should be rewarded. as a valued member of our team, in addition to a wide range of development opportunities, you will have access to a number of great benefits some of are listed below:

- sodexo retail discount scheme

- excellent pension scheme

- generous holiday allowance

- hire purchase cycle to work scheme

- free and confidential advice, information and counselling service

new college swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview and by agreement.

please note an enhanced dbs to the satisfaction of new college, will be required for this role.

on appointment, you will be placed at the salary point aligned to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, qualifications, previous relevant experience, current salary and market forces.

please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received. if you are interested in this vacancy, please do apply as soon as possible.

closing date: 10 november 2022

safeguarding statement:

new college swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. we particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.

to submit your cv for this exciting venue hire coordinator opportunity, please click ‘apply’ now!

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