EPSOM COLLEGE: Commercial and Events Manager

About us

Epsom College is one of the UK’s leading co–educational public schools set in a beautiful 85 acre estate on the slopes of Epsom Downs. The red bricks of St Luke Chapel and the other original Victorian buildings stand as a monument of the College’s esteemed history, originally founded by The Royal Medical Benevolent Foundation in 1855.

The historic facilities provide elegant, well-equipped rooms for a host of functions including business meetings, conferences, exhibitions, seminars and courses both residential and non residential. We offer a unique and prestigious venue located only 15 miles from Central London.

Overview

The Commercial and Events Manager (CEM) will have responsibility for the management, development, marketing and quality control of the commercial activities of Epsom College. Most, but not all, of these activities are conducted by Epsom College Enterprises Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the College and one of the school’s strategic intents is to increase its profile and branding both nationally and internationally in the expanding and diverse educational market. The CEM will be responsible for developing and expanding this business, taking full responsibility for the management of these activities to ensure that they are effectively planned, delivered and evaluated, in accordance with agreed quality/customer care standards and cost/time resources.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the research, growth and production of conferencing/commercial events, ideally with an appreciation of the independent education sector and its commercial activities. The opportunity will suit professionals who are creative, can generate new ideas and possess strong communication and sales skills. This is an autonomous role that will provide the post holder with true freedom to create, present and implement a range of diverse and complex projects. Strong leadership and team management ability is essential with demonstrable expertise in motivating and mentoring staff.

How to apply

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact our advisors Hayley Mintern hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk or Michael Hewlett on michael.hewlett@mrgpeople.co.uk at The Management Recruitment Group or alternatively 020 8892 0115. The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) has been exclusively retained for this appointment. All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to MRG.

Closing date is Sunday 12th June 2016