Apprentice Commercial Events Assistant

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Trafford Council Full time

Employer - Trafford Council

Address - Flixton House, Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester M41 5GJ

Salary - National Minimum wage dependent on age

Working Pattern - 36.25 hours per week, including weekends and evenings as required

Working hours - There will be an expectation that this post will need to work evenings and weekends

Contract type - Fixed term (Temporary 18- 24 month post to tie in with length of Level 3 apprenticeship)

Closing date - 01/09/23

Interview date - Week commencing 11/09/23

**About us**

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors are embarking on a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential. Our vision is working together to build the best future for all our communities and everyone in Trafford

Trafford really is a great place to work. With a positive permission culture, we embrace innovation and encourage performance. We’re keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join as a Apprentice Commercial Events Assistant at Flixton House. This is a full time (36.25 hours per week) and it will involve working some evenings and weekends.

Flixton House has been a popular wedding and events venue in Trafford for many years. In 2014 the venue transferred from Trafford Leisure and is now owned and managed by Trafford Council. The venue offers the ability to host various events; weddings, parties and meetings and can accommodate up to 140 people.

**About you**

You will be someone who has wishes to progress their knowledge of planning and managing events and are able to work under pressure but still maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You will develop excellent organisational and planning skills. As well as the ability to be hands on with setting up for and running events.

As Commercial Events Assistant you will assist with organisation suppliers and contractors to ensure the maintenance, cleaning, safety and security of Flixton House.

You must be able to commit to undertaking a level 3 Events assistant apprenticeship. The length of the apprenticeship is 18- 24 months

**About the Role**

You will meet with and help to coordinate venue caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire, planning room layouts, follow up with guests post event, and gain constructive feedback, ensuring that all guest feedback is responded to.

You will share responsibility for opening and closing the venue and setting alarms.

**Additional Information**

Flexibility will be required to work outside core hours as Flixton House is available for hire in the evenings and/or weekends as well as hosting meetings during the working week.

**About the benefits**

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

Trafford recognises the importance of staff wellbeing and offer a number of initiatives for staff including mindfulness, mental health first aiders, running & walking groups and health and wellbeing events.

Our great benefits include:
Pension

Home Technology Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

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