Entertainments and Events Manager

Job Description

The Role The UKs number one SU has an incredible opportunity for an Event Manager to lead one of the most exciting Entertainments and Events teams in the UK. If you want to put your mark on a legendary music venue, this is the job for you.The role focuses on delivering a busy and varied events programme, from 1,800 capacity club nights and gigs to student-led events attracting in excess of 250,000 visitors per year.You will create, develop and oversee all events at the Foundry nightclub and live music venue; working with the Entertainments team, promoters and booking agents. The Foundry is arguably the most diverse nightclub in Sheffield with a normal week hostingseveral club nights and gigs. Recent and upcoming shows include, Sam Fender, Yungblud, Annie Mac, Inhaler, Easy Life, Wilkinson, Dodie, The United Kingdolls, Shy FX, Mall Grab, Henning Wehn and many more. Foundry also hosts some of the citys biggest studentnights, Pop Tarts, Roar, The Tuesday Club, Soul Jam and Applebum.You will also manage a team whose primary focus is supporting student-led events. These are varied and can include conferences, food festivals, therapy ponies, film screenings, fairs, awards ceremonies and virtually any other event you can imagine. One of thereasons Sheffield Students Union is such an amazing place to work.For full job description please visit our websiteWorking at the Students UnionWe exist to represent, support and enhance the lives of our members. Weve done so since 1906. We are an independent charity and work closely with the University to achieve a world-class student experience. Weve got a fantastic modern building featuringcafes, two shops, two bars, a nightclub, an advice centre, an activities and sports zone, where students can join over 400 sports clubs and societies. Theres something different happening in the SU every day: from club nights to film screenings, live music,theatrical performances and fascinating talks. We offer a relaxed space for students to take time out. We also have a nursery and offer childcare. Weve been rated the best Students Union in the UK by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey forten years running! Creating a more diverse team Sheffield Students Union is committed to creating a fairer, more equal, more inclusive, more diverse and liberated workforce. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff members are currently under-represented at Sheffield Students UnionWhat we are currently doing to create an inclusive workplace -

• Training for Recruiting Managers on Equal Opportunities and Unconscious Bias
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working group and staff network
• Training and development in ED&I including race equality training
• Accessibility audits
• Level 2 Disability Confident employer
• Flexible working arrangements
• Inclusive policies and procedures

Your Benefits You will work in an exciting and progressive environment and enjoy great staff benefits:

• 30 days annual leave per year + Bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme and cycle hub
• The opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• Flexible working hours and WFH opportunities
• Generous USS defined benefit pension scheme
• Discounted Sports Sheffield Gym Membership
• Well being Programme
• Opportunity to purchase a Totum Card
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity and Shared Parental Leave pay

Salary: Manager A £28,061-£33,031 (depending on experience)Hours: 35 per week flexible with some weekend and evening workingClosing date: Monday 6th December 2021Interviews: Monday 13th December 2021Start Date: As soon as possible