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Head of Conference and Catering Services

University of Cambridge - Robinson College

Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £59,395 pa, depending on experience
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 27th September 2023
Closes: 16th October 2023
Robinson College is seeking to appoint a general manager to direct its successful team serving both College members and external commercial customers within the conference and catering department and the wider College. This multi-faceted operation requires a balanced approach to ensure that the expectations of all its customers are met, alongside the careful management of resources, logistics and finances.
You will have extensive senior management experience in conference venues, probably within the academic sector, and a sound knowledge of catering operations. You will have excellent business acumen and will be financially astute. You will have a positive impact upon event enquiry/conversion processes whilst understanding potential delivery constraints, having a full appreciation of the “bigger picture”.

Along with being service-focused, understanding the needs of our Fellowship, students and commercial clients, you will empathise with the requirements of the operation to ensure delivery of consistently high standards.  

You will have the skills and knowledge to lead and motivate the team and to direct and manage operational and sales strategies in harmony, to ensure sustainable growth.

You will have proven organisational skills and expertise to effectively manage the department within regulatory compliance, College policy and financial targets. 

You will be excited and energised by the prospect of developing an already successful operation to further heights.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the College, please contact Nick Milne, Domestic Bursar on 01223 339538.

Completed applications should be sent by email to careers@robinson.cam.ac.uk or posted to the HR Team, Robinson College, Cambridge, CB3 9AN.

Closing date: Monday 16 October 2023, 9am

Interviews will be held: 31 October 2023

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