Enterprises Manager in Ellesmere

RECRUITMENTiQ is currently working in partnership with a local college, who are recruiting for an Enterprises Manager. You will be reporting to the Deputy Head External Relations / Director of Operations and the main purpose of the role is to be responsible for driving the commercial success of our school's facilities. Managing and maximising revenue from activities outside the core educational function, you will secure bookings, actively market our facilities, and develop the volume of lettings, functions, and events at the College in order to meet the school's budgetary objectives.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Ensure that the College is receiving an appropriate number of enquiries relating to hires, and if not, be proactive in generating new business enquiries, including attendance at external events to promote the College.
• Develop a full suite of lets, including residential, non-residential, sports, theatre, conferences, etc.
• Aim for a strong revenue return on lettings, including non-term time residential lets.
• Deal promptly and efficiently with all enquiries relating to the hire of Ellesmere College.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities which will provide financial benefit to the College.
• Conduct show-rounds to prospective customers highlighting the attractions and facilities of the College.
• Ensure that the service to third parties is profitable, with agreements of hire/contracts drawn up in consultation with the Director of Operations.
• Effective liaison with members of the Operations Department to ensure the successful delivery of letting, function, hire or event.
• Be the main point of contact/event coordinator for all hires at the School.
• Recruit and induct any seasonal staff required to assist the letting function, paying due regard to legal obligations on safe recruitment of staff in line with child protection regulations.
• Ensure effective internal communication with all parties interested in hiring facilities.
• Ensure effective external communication which sends positive messages to potential customers.
• Undertake all administration connected with the hire of the College, including maintaining a diary system, issuing contracts, and ensuring financial procedures are followed.
• Liaise with the Finance Department to ensure invoices are issued and payments received in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is in place to meet legal obligations, such as risk assessments and hire contracts.
• Conduct ongoing financial analysis to ensure targets are met and individual events are profitable.
• Conduct regular feedback/consultation with customers to ensure expectations are met and secure repeat business.
• Coordinate and promote a series of holiday courses.
• Provide administrative/secretarial support to the Director of Operations as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable requests relating to school business/Enterprises as directed by the Deputy Head External Relations / Director of Operations or another member of the SMT.

Hours of Work:

The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week (school based). A flexible approach is essential due to the duties and responsibilities of the post. There is a requirement to work in excess of the normal days and hours on occasion, with additional attendance necessary beyond standard times to welcome hirers to the School, oversee hires at weekends and evenings, and ensure the smooth delivery of events/hires. This will be offset during quieter periods through the term in consultation with the line manager. The summer holiday period (July/August) will be particularly intensive.