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Residence and Events Manager, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Residence and Events Manager,
Foreign & Commonwealth Office,
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago


Main purpose of job

The main purpose of the REM is to manage the day-to-day operation of the official Residence of the High Commissioner, including managing the Residence staff; and to lead the organisation of all official events at the Residence, from official meetings to dinners to receptions, supporting the objectives of the British High Commission.

Roles and responsibilities

Consulting the High Commissioner and Corporate Services Manager, implement systems and procedures for the delivery of daily activities at the Residence.
Oversee all aspects of events hosted at the Residence to the specification of the High Commissioner, including, but not limited to, menu planning in collaboration with the Residence Chef and High Commissioner, event layout and design, staffing and logistical requirements.
Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the Residence, including the Residence team’s purchase of alcohol, grocery and other supplies, liaising with the Facilities Management Company and BHC Corporate Services team
Contribute to BHC’s income generation targets by promoting events and activities at the Residence
Manage the four person residence team, including delivering annual appraisals, objective setting, managing staffing hours and other HR requirements
Generate and agree with the High Commissioner the programme of planned Residence events
Unless otherwise specified the REM attends all events to provide logistical guidance and managing the guest experience.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
At least 2 years’ experience in events management.
At least 2 years’ experience managing staff.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Qualifications in Events Management and Customer Service.
Experience in sales.

Required competencies

Making Effective Decisions,

Delivering Value for Money,

Managing a Quality Service,

Delivering at Pace

Application deadline Application deadline 20 April 2020

Grade – A2 (L)
Type of Position – Permanent
Working hours per week – 39
Region – North America, Caribbean and British Overseas Territories
Country/Territory – Trinidad and Tobago
Location (City) – Port Of Spain
Type of Post – British High Commission
Number of vacancies – 1
Starting yearly salary (TTD) – $142,350
Start Date  – 25 May

Additional information

The role requires someone who is able to work harmoniously within a small team of residence staff. Personal attributes should include:
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Local Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

http://www.gov.uk

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