Assistant Venue Manager at MacTay Consulting

Job Summary

• This role will be responsible for assisting the Venue Manager and Venue Leads with the project planning and management of the event center Operations Plan.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing all maintenance and repairs of the venue grounds, property, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensuring that the venue and facilities are clean and organized.
• Managing all bookings for events and liaising with the clients to determine event requirements.
• Preparing venue hire packages and pricing options and negotiating with clients.
• Supervising all staff including groundsmen, event staff, and maintenance personell.
• Scheduling and coordinating the rental of sound equipment, furniture, and other venue equipment.
• Promoting the location and events through a variety of marketing channels such as social media.
• Supervising the operations of events and attending to any incidents or queries.
• Managing all administrative tasks such as, booking schedules, and invoicing.
• Communicating and enforcing all security regulations and protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Events Management, Hospitality, or similar preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent promotional ability and knowledge of marketing channels and techniques.
• Sound knowledge of safety measures and risk management strategies.
• Great interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays.