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Event Operations Supervisor

 

Job Description

King’s Venues is the event support department for KCL and sits within Estates and Facilities, its purpose is to assist faculties, departments, students and external clients to realise their event requirements and to communicate these to our in-house service providers to deliver the clients requirements.



The postholder will ensure clients receive the highest possible quality of customer service and a high standard of relationship management as a leading venue in the meeting, conferencing, catering and events market.



The post holder will be responsible for ensuring a seamless handover of client bookings from the Events Operations team.



Working with a diverse client base of mainly internal clients, the post holder will manage the coordination of all aspects of their event on the day including catering, AV, room set up, security, virtual and online events etc and liaising with service providers across our campuses to ensure that the event runs smoothly, and all aspects are delivered to a world class standard.



The post holder will require a high level of written and spoken communication dealing with a wide-ranging client base.



There may be events in the evening and weekends that may require you to provide event support, so flexibility of working hours is essential.



The post holder may manage a team of “student ambassadors” who have various responsibilities including representing the department



 



Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th May



Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivilant



Essential criteria




  1. Excellent written and spoken English

  2. Computer literate and able to use standard Events software

  3. Excellent organization and planning skills

  4. Ability to prioritise workloads as appropriate

  5. Understanding of Health & Safety regulations

  6. Strong interpersonal skills

  7. Strong customer service focus

  8. Ability to think on your feet and problem solves as problems occur

  9. Staff supervision



Desirable criteria




  1. Experience of working in the Higher Education sector

  2. Hospitality/Event Management/Tourism degree or equivalent



Skills

Key responsibilities




  • Managing and delivering an effective and proactive event service spanning across a wide range of event types.

  • Obtain an expert knowledge of College venues and services to be able to assist customers.

  • Undertaking financial transactions on the day of the event for additional requirements according to the Colleges financial regulations.

  • Hosting weekly event operational meetings for each campus and ensuring that all service providers are aware of events going ahead.

  • Hosting weekly meetings with the AV team to ensure that the clients requirements are flagged and feeding back any known issues to the department.

  • Hold regular review meetings with the event management team to preempt on upcoming events.

  • Provide a detailed summary to clients and service providers of the event requirements on the day prior to the event and in a format that is easy to follow.

  • Create event orders to present to clients and provide necessary signage for the day of the event.

  • To ensure all services for events are checked for correct catering, event set up, equipment, AV and campus operations requirements as per the event order.

  • To coordinate and assist where needed on event set up’s.

  • Be the contact for the event organiser on the day and to respond promptly and accurately to clients requests.

  • To engage with event organiser on the day of the event to ensure their requirements requested are up-to-date and correct.

  • Liaising with catering, AV and campus operation’s on daily events to ensure the exact requirements are agreed and to action on any changes and update daily change log to be passed the events operations department.

  • Manage quantitative feedback on events carried out on campus.

  • Develop and maintain successful business relationships with clients and service providers.

  • Assist when necessary the allocation for casual ad hoc staffing requirements to support with the event delivery.

  • Brief any student ambassadors if required.

  • Identify areas where efficiencies could be undertaken and processes streamlined.

  • Follow up and report details of any service/equipment failure to the Events Manager.

  • To work flexibly in accordance with the operational needs of the department with a can-do attitude.

  • Support with King’s Venues activities across King’s College London.



The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

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The Money Mentors are current and recently graduated students at King's College London who have a passion for helping their peers by ensuring they are as money-savvy as possible.

Money Mentors engage with current and prospective students throughout the year by supporting Open Days, Welcome Events and leading on their own money-themed campaigns to ensure that students are informed, empowered and aware of key student issues that may impact their financial position.

The Student Money Mentors project is student led, with guidance from the Money & Housing Advisors. The campaigns, self-help articles, blogs and Instagram content is all created by students, for students.

 

The job role is as follows:

  • To work as a student-staff member of the Money & Housing Advice Service, and work with specialist advisors of the service at both on and off campus activities.
  • To acknowledge the importance of empowering students, to understand their options and act with respect to money.
  • To signpost students to information and resources relating to student money and funding, and the broader activities of the Money & Housing Advice Service at events, via student comms and on social media.
  • To support and facilitate other events across the campus where Money Mentors will be involved.
  • To work at least one shift (3 hours minimum) during each of our annual week-long campaigns.
  • To work at least one shift (3 hours minimum) during each week of Welcome to King's.
  • To attend all monthly team meetings (usually last Wednesday of every month via Microsoft Teams), Money Mentor related training, Planning Days, briefings, preparatory meetings.
     

Additional Information:

  • All Money Mentors are expected to adhere to King's policies and procedures.
  • Money Mentors will adhere to a 3-Strike System. Failure to respond to any correspondence, failure to attend shifts/ 121s/ debriefs (without prior acknowledgement and valid reasons) and failure to adhere to King's policies and procedures may result in a Strike and subsequent termination from employment on the programme.
  • It is expected that Money Mentors will have to dedicate approximately 1-2 hours a week of work during the lead up to our annual week-long campaigns.
  • Please note: demand for Student Money Mentors can vary during the academic year and therefore hours of work will vary accordingly. If you are offered the position, you will be required to sign our confidentiality agreement and terms and conditions form for this role.
  • Please note: this job description reflects the core activities of the role, however, as the College and the post-holder develop there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties. It is expected that the post-holder recognises this and will adopt a flexible approach to work and be willing to participate in training. If changes to the job become significant, the job description should be reviewed formally by the post-holder and line manager.

 

If you are offered this position, you MUST BE AVAILABLE to attend the in-person Money Mentor training. Training days for this role will take place on the following days:

  • Training Day 1 - Saturday 18th January 2025 
  • Training Day 2 - Saturday 25th January 2025
  • Training Day 3 - Saturday 1st February 2025 (TBC)

 

Please apply here: https://forms.office.com/e/HVTxdb3F0X. If you have any queries, please email money@kcl.ac.uk with the subject line 'King's Student Money Mentor - KTB Job Ad'.



Qualifications

Essential: 

  • Studying an Undergraduate degree or Postgraduate study at King's College London


Skills

KNOWLEDGE

Essential: 

  • An understanding of student money (e.g., student debt, budgeting, money management and saving) with interest to expand this knowledge. 
  • Interest in money management and helping students become money-savvy. 

Desirable: 

  • An understanding of where to find information on methods of budgeting and concepts such as ISAs, interest, credit and debt, student discounts, housing in London, familiarisation with King?s Student Services Online, online financial safety (e.g., scams), student funding (e.g., SFE, NHS, etc).

SKILLS

Essential: 

  • Good verbal and written communication skills to deliver clear and relevant content to different audiences.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers and staff.
  • Ability to demonstrate an empathetic and non-judgemental nature when dealing with staff and peers. 
  • Ability to work within a team and independently.
  • Good organisational skills which ensure that assigned tasks are completed within the deadline.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
  • Ability to write blogs and articles aimed at students.
  • Ability to create videos aimed at students.
  • Ability to create promotional social media content, blogs, or videos for upcoming campaigns.
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations online and in-person.
  • Comfortable with public speaking and taking a lead on creating and managing activities aimed at students. 


 Desirable:

  • Ability to write blogs and articles aimed at students.
  • Ability to create videos aimed at students.
  • Ability to create promotional social media content, blogs, or videos for upcoming campaigns.
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations online and in-person.
  • Comfortable with public speaking and taking a lead on creating and managing activities aimed at students.
     

EXPERIENCE

Desirable:

  • Experience working with peers and/or peer support initiatives either externally or within King's College London.
  • Personal experience involving money and/or housing.

The Greenwood Theatre is located on the Guy's Campus at London Bridge, and the biggest theatre in the College. It is one of the best specified theatres in any university in the UK with 450 seats, a full fly tower, large stage, full sound and lighting provision, 6 dressing rooms and a 'pocket park' garden created outside. The theatre is very busy with both teaching and performances all year round, with a full programme of both student society performances and high profile external companies and performing arts groups. By law, we are required to have in place four ushers to act as evacuation marshals for the duration of any performance. There is one usher per emergency exit from the auditorium, and in the event of an emergency they are required to assist the theatre duty manager in evacuating the audience from the building.

This role is very important as being a point of contact between the paying public and the College. The ushers are the face of the theatre, being helpful, responsible and dedicated to providing an outstanding theatre experience. In the last three years, the Greenwood has developed an excellent reputation for, among other things, friendliness, and this role is absolutely vital in continuing to delight clients and visitors alike.

Sample tasks as part of the role include preparing the auditorium, checking tickets, assisting disabled patrons to their seating, guiding the audience in and out of the main auditorium and providing information to anyone who asks. An ability to take initiative is very helpful. During performances, you must remain in the auditorium to monitor the audience. Your appearance is essential in providing a professional look, so for your shifts you will be required to wear black trousers or skirt with black shoes and a white shirt/blouse. We will provide you with lanyards for your student ID to be displayed at all times whilst on duty.

Ushers are required for all performances and many additional events. You would be required for anything up to 3 evenings (4hrs per shift) in a week during the months of November-April, and outside of this time there is frequently a requirement for ushers most weekends and a number of evenings.



Qualifications

None



Skills

- A responsible attitude and a good manner when dealing with the public
- Punctuality is essential
- Previous experience in a customer services related role
- Excellent communication skills, including regularly managing shift allocations with theatre manager and colleagues via email
- Some experience, enthusiasm or knowledge of theatre
- Good organisational skills to manage shifts that will not be on a regular pattern
- Availability and flexibility
- Being London-based year round would be helpful but not essential.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Setting up of photo-shoot area
  • Organising, collecting and setting up photography equipment / lighting 
  • Providing useful support and tips to stduents with handout provided 
  • Taking headshots of students at event for 2/3 hours for their LinkedIn profile
  • Ensuring they are registered on list with their student ID name and course before the picture is taken

In addition please ensure that you send your comprehensive CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Tahera at t.huda@londonmet.ac.uk.



Qualifications

Photography Student 

Skills in taking professional photo

Attention to detail



Skills
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written 
  • Accurate data entry / IT skills and attention to detail 
  • Proven ability to meet targets within deadlines
  • Demonstration of initiative and self-motivation to work alone and within a team
  • Awareness of data confidentiality
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