Venue Operations & Events Coordinator

Wakefield Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Do you thrive in a lively environment? Are you confident and personable?

Do you want to be a part of new, highly anticipated venue in Wakefield city centre?

We are on the lookout for a highly motivated and flexible individual with experience of working in a high-pressure customer facing environment, to work as part of a wider team to support the day-to-day operations of Wakefield Exchange.

Wakefield Exchange will be a dynamic creative hub that will offer a lively communal space contributing to the vitality of the city centre.

The venue will regularly host large-scale events, provide creative business workspace, learning facilities, exhibition space and an independent food and beverage offer.

The Operations Officer will have excellent customer care skills, and will be friendly and approachable, providing visitors with clear and accurate information to ensure their experience is highly enjoyable.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the venue.
• Assist with daily maintenance, general cleaning of communal areas.
• Set up and take down of events / activities.
• Communicate with artists, hirers, and performers on practical aspects of the event/activities as required.
• Work well as part of a team, and equally as an individual using your own initiative.

Hours will be as and when required.

Multiple vacancies available.