Events Manager

Joining us as an Events Manager, you will provide the complete range of event services from sales support to planning and operations. As first contact for new clients, you will not only effectively engage them in our unique Museum venue but also proactively promote our full events offer. You will organise all aspects of your portfolio of events whilst developing and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, including the in-house caterers. You will conduct site visits with clients, finalising details for events and upselling where possible.

Do you have event experience and the ability to work with a range of clients? Are you keen to progress your career in a landmark venue?, You will be a true hospitality professional - customer-focussed, proactive, and motivated by providing unique experiences. You'll have experience of operational event management within the Corporate or Private events space, with a keen eye for optimising income. Multi-venue events experience will be advantageous. Above all, you are a skilled collaborator who can communicate effectively across a range of internal and external stakeholders, and across various client groups. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to progress their career in a much-loved Manchester venue.

The Science and Industry Museum is home to historic exhibits and interactive sculptures which sets the scene for an unforgettable event. Showcasing Manchester's rich legacy of world-changing innovations and scientific discoveries, this distinctive and truly remarkable setting transforms product launches, conferences, weddings and private soirées into once-in-a-lifetime events. Please see our Venue Hire website for more details on events at the Science & Industry Museum: www.hirethescienceandindustrymuseum.com, Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

What we offer Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.