ABOUT US. Responsible to: Director of Business Development, Marketing and Communications

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1 APPLICANT PACK

2 ABOUT US Job title: Head of Events, Programming and Venues Salary: 33,432-38,738 Duration of contract: Permanent Working hours: Full time. We will consider requests for fleible working. You do not have fied hours of work and have the professional autonomy to work fleibly as required to meet the demands of the job. You will be epected to work the hours necessary in order for you to fulfil the requirements of the job. Location: Richmond Building, 105 Queens Road, Bristol. BS8 1LN Responsible to: Director of Business Development, Marketing and Communications Responsible for: Events and Technical team Summary We re looking for someone with the passion to lead Bristol SU s Events, Programming and Venues teams to ensure maimum impact for students. As a member of the management team and leader of a service area you will be responsible for shaping and delivering outstanding services working with and through a team of dedicated staff and student leaders. You will be responsible for ensuring that the activities and strategies within your area contribute towards the vision, mission, values and strategic direction of the organisation and to deliver against Bristol SU s charitable objects. A bit about us Part business, part charity, part membership body Bristol SU is a seriously fun place to work. Our professional staff do something etraordinary every day: we support student leaders to give people a voice in their education, help people get the most out of their student eperience and help people make the change they want in the world. We have over 22,000 members, 300 clubs and societies, a huge range of professional services, and a bold strategy to inspire pride in the Union. Bristol SU is recognised through numerous accreditations and awards including Investors in People, Investors in Diversity, the Workplace Wellbeing Charter and more. No wonder 94% of our employees* would recommend us as a good place work. *As anonymously voted by our staff in the staff engagement survey.

3 Our vision: The best student life Students drive and are at the heart of everything we do. We are the collective voice of University of Bristol students We support activities so students can try new things and develop skills We advise, support and empower students to make change We are a vibrant social hub We provide quality services for the benefit of students Our values: Representation, Equality and Diversity, Collaboration, Sustainability & Fun Benefits and Perks Annual Leave & Fleible Working Salaried staff at Bristol SU get 25 days annual leave, plus 8 university closure days, plus 7 bank holidays that s 40 days! We re open to requests for fleible hours & part-time working. Pension Scheme & Enhanced Maternity Pay Bristol SU operates a contributory pension scheme where we will match you contributions up to 6% of your earnings. We provide a competitive maternity/adoption package and offer additional parental leave. Wellbeing We take mental and physical health seriously. Bristol SU offers both the Cycle to Work Scheme and a Childcare Voucher scheme allowing you to get your bike and childcare ta free! What s more, we organise fun activities for staff every month! Learning and Development Bristol SU offer employees the opportunity to access a variety of online & face-to-face training, champions both formal and self-directed learning. Discounts You get a free NUS Etra card entitling you to discounts at various retail outlets. As honorary staff members at the University, you will also have access to a range of other discounts as well a discounted gym membership.

4 JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose of the post Lead and shape Bristol SU s Events, Programming and Venues activity to ensure we deliver maimum impact for students. Main duties and responsibilities 1. Leadership Motivate and inspire your Service Area through strong leadership; coaching and developing staff to achieve their full potential. Accountable for the performance of their Service Area including; translation of organisational strategy into annual planning, budget setting, risk and compliance management. Lead key cross organisation projects ensuring their success. Develop and implement key operational strategies. Lead on key partnerships, particularly University of Bristol, to ensure effective outcomes for students. Build a culture of collaborative working across the organisation, ensuring high quality service for internal and eternal customers. Identifying and responding to risks, challenges and opportunities, encouraging innovation and seeking best practice from within and outside the sector. Support the development of an open, engaged and learning culture with Bristol SU s values at its core. Positively engaging student leadership in decision making and direction setting. Be an active and engaged member of Bristol SU s management team, collectively responsible for organisational success, achieving our vision and living our values. 2. Leading the Events Programme Creatively shape Bristol SU s programme to engage as many students as possible in The Richmond Building and beyond. Programme events that are relevant, diverse, high quality and in line with our values. Ensure students groups are supported to deliver high quality and appealing events. Shape the Events programme strategically to improve perceptions of Bristol SU, improve brand recognition and to position Bristol SU as central to students time at university. Ensure market research and insight. Commission and deliver events including large scale events, welcome period (events and fair) and other annual celebrations, including building partnerships and managing eternal agencies and third parties. 3. Business Development Create, develop and establish new income streams and opportunities including student events, eternal hires & conferencing, relationship with other venues and more. Work with the Marketing and Communications Team to develop effective marketing strategies for the Events Programme and business development activity.

5 4. Venue operations, technical support and premises strategy With the Director of Business Development, Marketing & Communication, shape the long-term strategy and development plans for SU buildings with the aim of becoming destinations of choice. Ensuring the SU s buildings are fit for purpose for all internal and eternal customers and meet student/customer need. Establish effective operating practices and manage relationships with key University departments (e.g. facilities management, property, maintenance, services). Ensuring ecellent technical and facilities support for internal & eternal customers, events and venues. 5. Health and Safety Management Leading and ensuring ecellent H&S practices for Bristol SU s use of building and venues. Leading and ensuring ecellent H&S practices in all of Bristol SU s events programme. To comply with all Bristol SU Health and Safety guidelines To take personal responsibility for Health and Safety of yourself and those around you 6. Management responsibilities Manage all direct line reports through objective setting, 121s and appraisals and performance management in line with the Performance Framework. Identify and nurture potential talent, supporting our learning culture through personal and professional development. Demonstrate positive leadership through championing Bristol SU values in all behaviours and work. 7. Other Undertake such other tasks as may be necessary in order to achieve the vision, mission and values of Bristol SU Comply with all Bristol SU Health and Safety guidelines Take personal responsibility for Health and Safety of yourself and those around you. The nature of the post will, at times, require additional commitment over and above normal office hours. Payment for these hours is incorporated in the salary offered. This job description does not form part of a contract of employment. Diversity and Inclusion We re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, seual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status. We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values.

6 ABOUT YOU Person Specification Qualifications Management qualification or comparable eperience equivalent to ILM Level 5. Eperience Eperience of developing successful events, events programmes and engaging new audiences. Eperience of managing stakeholders with diverse perspectives and building strong relationships for the benefit of the organisation. Eperience of delegated budgetary responsibility, financial planning, reporting and analysis. Eperience of working as part of a leadership team. Skills Well-developed leadership skills and emotional intelligence. Well-developed influencing, persuading and communication skills. Ability to innovate, seek out and realise new opportunities and inspire new approaches. Financially/commercially aware and capable of planning, analysing, reporting and taking appropriate actions. Personal Attributes Commitment to Bristol SU values and the ability to shape a student led culture. Personal integrity, honesty, conscientiousness, and commitment. Personal energy and resilience. Commitment to your own personal development and the development of others around you. Essential Desirable

7 Inspired by working in a Charity and by the mission and vision of Bristol SU.

8 Candidate guidelines To apply, you will need to complete our online application form. This will include uploading a CV and detailed cover letter. Your cover letter should detail how you meet the criteria required for the job - this information is available in the job description for the role. You don t have to have work eperience to have skills or knowledge! Use eamples from outside of work too. We will contact all candidates to let them know the outcome of their application. This could take a few weeks so please bear with us. All applicants must be either EU nationals or hold a current permit that will entitle them to work in the UK you must provide proof of this right to work before starting a job. Applications received after the closing date stated in the advert will not be considered. How to contact us? Our address University of Bristol Students' Union (Bristol SU), Richmond Building, 105 Queens Road, Bristol. BS8 1LN Charity # Company # Informal enquiries to: bristolsu-people@bristol.ac.uk Job application timeline Application closing date: 9am Monday 14 th January 2019 Interview date: First stage discussions will take place on Friday 25 th January If you are successful in the first stage discussions, you will be invited to attend a formal interview process on Wednesday 30 th January 2019