Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education.We have a co-educational community of over 500 students aged from 4-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries. As a boarding school we run a number of events during the year for prospective and current students and parents.We also run a series of education and activity programmes during the holiday periods and are further developing our commercial events venue offer.We are looking for an experienced and proactive Events Manager to oversee the delivery of a full internal and commercial events programme at Gordonstoun School. You will have experience of managing a range of different high-quality events of varying scale and size.You will bring significant management and delivery experience in a similar role. You will have a positive, innovative, creative and flexible approach, with excellent communication skills.Significant Event Management experienceCustomer Service experienceExcellent IT and Planning skills.Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups.If you’re excited to learn more, please emailrecruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or contact us on (01343) 837837.Closing date: 29 November 2024Shortlisting: Week beginning 02 December 2024Interviews: Week beginning 09 December 2024Selection processes taking place: Presentation and InterviewAbout the SchoolGordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18.Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too.It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.
**Skills Required**
• Previous event management experience
• Customer Service experience
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent IT skills, including experience of MS Office applications and MS Teams
• Experience of working in a school environment
• Experience/knowledge of wedding planning
• Line management experience
• Strong digital skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly and personable – to host events and represent Gordonstoun school in a positive manner
• Enthusiastic, diligent and calm under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workload and make clear decisions
• Flexible, with a can-do attitude
• Ability to seek and implement creative solutions
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels
• Someone who creates a positive and cooperative working environment
• Suitable to work with children
• A full PVG check will be completed on the successful candidate
**Qualifications Required**
Educated to secondary level, demonstrating a high level of literacy, numeracy and planning
Educated to degree level
Knowledge of how a good event is planned and implemented
Knowledge of events costs and suppliers
**Keywords**
Events, Manager
