Recruitment Pack. Events Manager. To provide a life-enhancing experience to every student at the University of Gloucestershire.

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1 Recruitment Pack vents Manager To provide a life-enhancing experience to every student at the University of Gloucestershire. university of gloucestershire

2 Applying for a position Thank you for your interest in this role at the University of Gloucestershire Students Union. Filling in the application form You can print off the form and fill in using black or dark ink but we advise you type in the form and send it to us via in order to reduce paper usage. In the section with your further details we advise that you look through the person specification and let us know how you match each point. Returning your form You can make your application to the Union via , post or in person to Jen Cutler, Team Support Manager, jcutler@glos.ac.uk If you would like further information about the role, please contact Reece Buckingham on or rbuckingham@glos.ac.uk By post FAO Jen Cutler Students Union, University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham GL50 2RH Important dates Closing date for applications: Monday 13th August, 9am Interview date: Friday 17th & Monday 20th August Start date: ASAP Job details Location Park Campus, Cheltenham, however the post holder will regularly be working across all other University sites and occasionally off site Salary 21,058 23,651 Responsible to Marketing and ngagement Manager

3 Job description Main purpose of the job To support the provision of a varied programme of events that delivers both the required commercial return and appeals to the SU s diverse membership To operationally manage events for the Students Union and deliver a programme of events across our campuses Main duties and responsibilities Specific duties: To lead, market and manage the SU entertainment programme, ensuring that the student body receives a high quality and diverse programme To assist in the planning of and be responsible for budgeting for the major SU events such as Freshers, Varsity, Awards Ceremonies etc To develop and deliver a varied annual programme of events across all UoG campuses including but not limited to live music, spoken word, poetry, club nights To work in partnership with the University accommodation team to ensure students in halls are provided with a range of engaging events To be a member of the University residential life committee alongside elected officers and University staff To ensure that events are effectively advertised, working in partnership with the SU and University marketing teams To actively seek out new opportunities for internal and external bookings and to be the main point of contact for booking enquiries To work in partnership with Gloucester Culture Trust to develop events in Gloucester city and at Oxstalls; including the new sports arena To be responsible for maintaining equipment to high standards, and to implement a long-term care programme for it To work with the SU xecutive to gain feedback and opinions from students about the entertainments programme To ensure that risk assessments are carried out for all events To support the SU President to organise a regular open entertainments committee meetings To keep a record of entertainments provided in order to provide an accurate report back to PPL and PRS licensing To work in partnership with Baxter Storey to run events utilising on-campus bars and refectories To undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post, properly directed by the line manager. These variations will not change the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to reflect changing circumstances through mutual agreement.

4 Person specification Selection criteria are either essential () or desirable () ducation and qualifications Full and clean riving Licence ducation to a degree level or equivalent Health and Safety Certificate First Aid at Work Certificate Food Hygiene Certificate Risk Assessment Training Previous xperience xperience of organising events xperience of managing within a bar/hospitality environment xperience of using social media in a business environment xperience of having carried out risk assessments xperience of winning new hospitality/conference business xperience of advertising events isposition An ability to communicate ideas and thoughts effectively An ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines A good team player that is able to work effectively with different team members, students and external organisations A willingness to learn and to further personal development An awareness of student issues and what the Students Union does

5 University of Gloucestershire Students Union yourstudentsunion.com The Park, Cheltenham, GLOS, GL50 2RH UGSU is a part of the National Union Of Students UGSU represents students from the University of Gloucestershire The University of Gloucestershire Students' Union is a registered Charity No and registered company No We re committed to providing a life-enhancing student experience, take a look at how we plan to achieve this: yourstudentsunion.com/strategy