Community Space and Events Manager

Job Introduction

• To be responsible for the overall management of the community & event spaces for the Thames Valley sites 

• Oversee all aspects of event planning and management, including internal and external events 

• Managing all activities to ensure successful events with minimum disruption to business as usual 

• Engage with departmental representatives to promote the use of community spaces and provide support and direction in their use 

• Develop a programme of activity to engage site users and foster a sense of community 

• Proactively promote the community spaces to maximise their use 

Role Responsibility

• Manage activities in all Community Spaces, Event Spaces and Meeting Rooms across the portfolio to budget and within agreed timescales 

• Responsible for developing standards, procedures and processes relating to delivery of this service driving standardization across all J&J sites 

• The Manager will be expected to develop strong internal and external relationships across all areas of the business 

• Champion best practise and act as in an advisory capacity as to how to get the most out of events 

• Control activities taking place on site and manage timetable of events to avoid conflicting events 

• To make business meetings a success, through successful planning and communications 

• Develop community user group meetings 

• Responsible for the management of all client hospitality bookings  

• Key point of contact for our client and our service delivery team for all hospitality requests including dining, corporate events and in room meeting dining. 

• Establish direct communication with agencies and suppliers to ensure excellent delivery of all internal and external events. 

• Provide pre and post analysis of the effectiveness of events with recommendations to increase effectiveness 

• To liaise closely with line manager to ensure appropriate budget controls: Submissions/ Monitoring/ amendments/ reporting. 

• To collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers ensuring efficient forward planning of activities and that these are consistent with corporate ID, business strategy and company objectives.   

• Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure successful events 

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent customer service skills 

• Ability to multitask and prioritise activities, often under pressure 

• Good interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication  

• Ability to give clear instruction and motivate teams to deliver results 

• Self-motivated with ability to work under own initiative.  

• Good organisational skills 

• Excellent problem-solving skills 

• Assertive and influential, demonstrates a strong desire to lead and achieve goals 

• Experience of managing corporate events 

Desirable 

• IOSH Managing Safely 

Package Description

£30,000 - £31,000 Depending on Experience + Benefits 

About the Company

Sodexo are currently recruiting for a number of brand new opportunities due to growth in our Corporate Services segment. Sodexo is the 19^th largest employer worldwide, operating in 80 countries and employing 427,000 employees worldwide, we are the leader in Quality of Life services. Sodexo is not only a growth company; it is also a people-oriented company that places quality of life of its 100 million consumers at the centre of its mission. Join our teams and experience their passion and the unique Sodexo spirit!