Senior Event Designer

Job Introduction

Sodexo Live! have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and results-driven individual to become our Senior Event Designer based at one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious venues.

You will join our team at the Royal Botanic Garden and be responsible for supporting the Venue GMs and Head of Design & Development in the management of the Event Design team.

This is a rare opportunity to work in the exciting setting in the Royal Botanic Garden which participates in projects in more than 35 countries around the world. In 2020 it celebrated its scientific and horticultural achievements of the past 350 years, tracing progress from 17th century physic garden to world-leading botanic gardens.

In this role you will be responsible for the efficient pricing and planning of all events to ensure profit lines are met. This exciting opportunity will enable you to be accountable for small to medium sized events.

You will be a creative individual who thrives on delivering memorable experiences, with the ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Our people not only look after our customers and clients, they are the heart and soul of our business. Renowned for being a cut above the rest, we would love for you to join the team!

We’re experience makers and food fanatics. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive. Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more. Be part of something greater.

Main Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

To support the Venue GMs and Head of Design & Development in the management of the Event Design team
To exceed targets by providing clients with a motivating and exemplary event experience
Identify customer needs and provide solutions to match.
Build working relationships with internal and external clients.
Assist the team in achieving annual budgets in venue hire and hospitality.
To monitor and maintain consistently high levels of service standards and quality across all areas.
To assist the Event Delivery team in the execution of each event
To be responsible and accountable for small to medium sized events
Become proficient in both the CRM system utilising it for event design and reporting.
Have a working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting and understand the costs associated with events

For a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job description

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

What you bring:

You will be a dynamic talented events specialist with a can-do attitude who thrives in delivering memorable experiences. You will previously have worked in fast paced venues and therefore gained the ability to react quickly to change and have an inbuilt attention to detail and efficiency.

A dynamic individual with a can-do attitude and a result driven approach
A bright talented events specialist who thrives on delivering memorable experiences, can react quickly and is flexible to change.
Someone who has an inbuilt attention to detail and efficiency, and who is also able to see the bigger picture.
A real energy and enthusiasm to motivate a team in preparation for events.
The ability to lead by example, motivate a team and achieve results through people.
Someone with top-notch service delivery and operational skills, who is a super-efficient operator
An ambitious, fun and positive individual who is an excellent communicator and immaculately presented but still wants to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in

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Salary	£28,000pa + excellent benefits
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/TP/SR159160/SL
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	14 June, 2024
Job Category	Hospitality
Business Unit	UK Sodexo Live
Location	Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Posted on	07 May, 2024

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