Gloucestershires largest comprehensive school with over 200 staff and approximately 1,800 students is seeking a Bookings and Event Manager to join its sports center, supervising a team of Receptionists and Sports Centre Attendees to ensure a smooth running of events and the Centre. You will be working 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year, Monday 10:30 18:00, Tuesday -Thursday 10:30-18:30 and Sunday, 08:15-16:15. As Bookings and Event Manager your responsibilities will include: To plan, prepare and manage events at the venue. This is a key holder position responsible for the opening and closing of the facilities, ensuring security by activation of the intruder alarm and ensuring building/equipment checks are carried out as stipulated in the daily log. Overseeing the running of let facilities whilst on shift, providing assistance and support to facility users, promoting a customer-focused environment, generating excellent public relations and customer care. To support the Commercial & Facilities Manager in leading all associated activities in order to best support the school in achieving its strategic objectives. Defining goals, developing concepts, creating budgets, and establishing timelines. Sourcing and negotiating with caterers, AV providers, and other vendors. Managing event logistics, including registration, transportation (if required), accommodation (if required), and on-site coordination. Health & safety, ensuring risk assessments, permits, licenses, liability insurance and any other paperwork are in place. Developing and implementing marketing strategies to attract attendees and sponsors. Tracking expenses, ensuring adherence to the budget, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Supervising event staff, managing logistics, and handling any issues that arise. We are looking for a Bookings and Event Manager with the following: GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Knowledge of safeguarding procedures Experience of sales, bookings and event administration and management Experience of financial processes including cash handling, taking card payments and invoicing Experience of managing, motivating and developing people Computer literate, with a good understanding and experience of using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems and processes Knowledge of relevant health and safety procedures and accepted good practice Experience of developing and maintaining contacts with outside agencies as appropriate A commitment to professional development Whats in it for you? Attractive salary and pension. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free one-to-one wellbeing support. Family friendly policies. Onsite parking facilities with Four electric car charging points and cycle storage. Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme Free access to the schools Gym. Cycle to work scheme. Discounted gift cards via Voucher Store. Techscheme save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World. Blue Light Card - Discount scheme A comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year. Onsite catering open between 8:00am and 1:30pm daily. Support to complete further academic study and professional qualifications. A wide range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, parental, and adoption leave Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy You will be joining a school who are purposeful, curious, proud, and supportive. If this sounds like the Bookings and Event Manager role for you, click apply now. Close date Monday 11TH August 09:00 Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.