Part-Time Duty Manager, Events & Lettings

Northampton High School - GDST; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development

Training grants for qualifications

Fee discount GDST

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Terms and conditions

Job summary

Northampton High School - GDST is seeking a part-time Duty Manager to oversee Friday and Saturday lettings, productions and events, ensuring professional front-of-house service for hirers, visitors and staff. The role requires working flexible hours including evenings and weekends to support events.

You will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation of events, maintaining high standards of service and supporting school productions as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role and dealing confidently with a wide range of people
• Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to use initiative, solve problems and respond effectively to changing demands
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and occasional late finishes
• Ability to undertake practical, hands-on duties, including event setup and close-down
• Ability to complete basic administrative tasks and maintain simple records
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures, emergency arrangements and risk assessments
• Experience of working with hirers, events, hospitality, performing arts, facilities or a similar environment

Responsibilities

• You will act as the Duty Manager for Friday and Saturday lettings, productions and events, providing a professional, customer-focused and effective front-of-house service to hirers, visitors, audiences and staff at Northampton High School.
• The postholder will take responsibility for the safe, efficient and professional operation of events on the day, ensuring that hirers and visitors receive a high standard of service and that the School’s facilities are used effectively and maintained to a high standard.
• The role will also provide operational support for School productions and events, as required.

Skills

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Flexible hours

Event setup

Administrative tasks

Health and safety

Experience with hirers/events

Job description

Northampton High School - GDST is seeking a part-time Duty Manager to oversee Friday and Saturday lettings, productions and events, ensuring professional front-of-house service for hirers, visitors and staff. The role requires working flexible hours including evenings and weekends to support events.

You will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation of events, maintaining high standards of service and supporting school productions as needed.