Conferencing and Catering Coordinator

Corpus Christi College is seeking to appoint a full time Conference and Catering Coordinator to join our Conference and Catering Departments, providing a first-class experience to external and internal clients.

The successful candidate will have experience in conference administration and good IT skills within a service-based culture, emphasising constant improvement and is willing to learn.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Previous catering and conference experience with a good understanding of food allergies and delivery requirements with the experience on how to deliver this in a busy operational environment.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills with great attention to details to manage large volume of email correspondence and convey information effectively.
• Proficient use of Microsoft packages and Kinetics would be desirable.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and be proactive.

The postholder will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Conference and Events Manager and the Senior Catering and Events Coordinator with administrative work.
• Ensure good flow of information and close communication to wider College departments to provide excellent service delivery.
• Support the arrival of summer schools, welcoming groups and support events in person if required to build strong working relationships with repeat clients and businesses.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

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How to Apply. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above

Enquiries

Further enquiries about your application may be made by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

For an informal conversation about the role you may contact the Conference and Events Manager, Anne Blyth, ab2856@corpus.cam.ac.uk to organise a telephone conversation. 

Closing Date: Thursday, 15th July 2024

No initial acknowledgement of the receipt of applications will be made but all applicants can expect to hear from the College shortly after the closing date for applications.

Please note that the closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

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