Commercial Events Manager

The opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic professional with a passion for event management and an aptitude for building relationships to join us at Central Saint Martins as our Commercial Events Manager.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the sales and delivery of all commercial venue hire, driving income and activity for the college at our campus in King’s Cross, Central London. 

You will join the CSM Innovation team working with our staff, students and graduates to bring about meaningful change in society through impactful projects and partnerships with a wide range of organisations; from large corporates to local governments.

Details of the role and responsibilities is outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.

About you

You bring a minimum of two years’ experience in a sales and/or event management role, ideally within the charitable, creative, or higher education sectors. With a proven track record of converting contacts into sales, you have successfully delivered event projects on time and within budget. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients is a key strength, and you excel at collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction. Your proactive approach and commitment to enhancing the customer experience make you an ideal fit for this role at Central Saint Martins.

If you wish to apply for this post, please submit a supporting statement (2 pages max) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, along with your application.

The closing date is 22nd November 2024 at 23:55 BST.

If you have any queries about the process to apply for this role please email the CSM Resourcing Team at: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk

If you wish to have a discussion about the specific requirements of role, please do feel free to contact Marie McMillan, Director of Innovation and Business, at: marie.mcmillan@csm.arts.ac.uk

 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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