Trainee Team Leader

Leeds Events; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Events is a hands-on, on-site events and promotions company in Leeds seeking people with potential to grow into leadership roles. This entry-level opportunity welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and focuses on learning by doing at live events.

There is no required years of experience; you will start by engaging customers, learning campaign basics and developing leadership skills in a practical, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• No prior management experience required; focus on developing leadership skills.
• Experience in hospitality, retail, customer service or sport is possible background but not essential.
• Good communication, initiative and teamwork are valued traits.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with customers at live events, shopping centres and promotional locations.
• Learning how successful sales and customer engagement campaigns operate.
• Developing communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Working alongside experienced team members and learning from their approach.
• Building confidence in motivating, supporting and working with others.
• Gaining exposure to campaign planning, coordination and team leadership as experience develops.

Job description

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that Leeds Events is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this opportunity, either now or in the future.

Leeds | Full-Time Availability | Entry Level

Everyone has to start somewhere. Why not start somewhere you can grow?

You don't need years of management experience to become a good leader. In fact, some of the best leaders start by getting stuck in, learning the ropes and understanding what makes a team tick.

At Leeds Events, we're looking for confident, motivated people who enjoy working with others and would like the opportunity to develop their leadership skills alongside practical sales and events experience.

We're a people-focused events and marketing company working on face-to-face promotional campaigns across Leeds and the surrounding areas.

This isn't an office-based management position, and you won't be expected to lead a team from day one. You'll start by getting involved in the campaigns themselves, learning how things work and developing the skills needed to take on more responsibility.

What you'll be getting involved in

• Engaging with customers at live events, shopping centres and promotional locations
• Learning how successful sales and customer engagement campaigns operate
• Developing your communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Working alongside experienced team members and learning from their approach
• Building confidence in motivating, supporting and working with others
• Gaining exposure to campaign planning, coordination and team leadership as your experience develops

Who we're looking for

We're not looking for the finished article. We're looking for potential.

Previous leadership or sales experience isn't essential. You might have worked in hospitality, retail, customer service or sport. You might be a recent graduate, or simply someone who enjoys taking initiative and wants to challenge themselves.

You'll probably fit in well if you:

• Enjoy meeting people and working as part of a team
• Have a positive attitude and aren't afraid to get involved
• Communicate confidently and listen just as well
• Take responsibility rather than waiting to be asked
• Enjoy a challenge and want to keep improving
• Have an interest in developing leadership skills over time

Why Leeds Events?

We believe leadership is something you learn through experience, not just something you put on a CV.

You'll have access to practical guidance, experienced people to learn from and opportunities to develop your skills in a busy, customer-facing environment.

As you gain experience and demonstrate your ability, there may be opportunities to become involved in supporting newer team members, coordinating campaigns and taking on greater leadership responsibilities.

No unrealistic promises. Just an opportunity to learn, contribute and see how far you can develop.

Sound like your sort of thing?

If you're someone who likes getting involved, enjoys working with people and wants to build skills that could take you further, we'd like to hear from you.

Leeds Events is committed to providing equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications are considered on suitability for the opportunity without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic.

Please note: This is an on-site, face-to-face opportunity rather than a remote or hybrid position. Campaign locations and activities may vary according to current requirements.