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Event Designer
Job Reference SDX/TP/RF-010137/SL
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Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent – Full Time
Salary:
£24,000pa - £26,000pa + great bonus and benefits
Working Hours:
40hrs pw. Flexibility required for some weekend work due to the nature of the business
Location:
Edinburgh
Closing Date:
17/10/2023
Job Category:
Events
Sodexo Segment:
UK Sodexo Live
Job Introduction
Heritage Portfolio have an exciting opportunity for a bright talented Event Designer to be a proactive member of the Heritage Portfolio team in Edinburgh. This role will be based at Dundas Castle, one of Scotland’s most beautiful and historic castles, as well as at our North Fort Street office.
Heritage's prestigious client base knows they can trust us to deliver a turnkey service from start to finish, and our reputation for professionalism, innovation and sheer artistry means we have won a plethora of awards.
In this role you will be responsible for the efficient pricing and planning of all events; you will be a creative individual who thrives on delivering memorable experiences, with the ability to be flexible and adaptable.
When you join Heritage Portfolio you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can’t wait for you to join us!
Main Responsibilities
What you’ll do:
- Responsible for the efficient pricing and planning of all events to ensure profit lines are met
- 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 Operational 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
What you bring:
- A dynamic individual with a can-do attitude and a results 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
If you are customer centric and have the desire to deliver the optimum client service, we want to hear from you! 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.
