Events

Head of Commercial

Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is an educational charity and leading science centre and visitor attraction with a 5-star status. Our mission is to inspire everyone to explore and understand the world around them and to discover and enjoy science.

We are a place of learning, creativity, curiosity, and fun, inspiring and empowering around half a million people every year, both inside and outside our amazing centre in Pacific Quay, on the banks of the Clyde.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our Executive Management Group as a Head of Commercial

You will take lead responsibility for development, planning, programming, marketing and delivery of an extensive range of creative, innovative and high quality commercial products/activities throughout the year (day and night) to achieve the key aim for GSC as detailed in the job description

This will involve both the ongoing development/enhancement of GSC’s existing suite of commercial product/activities and the creation of a range of new commercial products/activities to significantly expand current levels of activity.

You will have a passion for excellence, creativity and innovation, a generator of new ideas. You will be a leader with the ability to work collaboratively but can make decisions and take the initiative. You will also be able to manage a complex and varied workload and can analyse information methodically and efficiently.

The role requires availability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and be on call if necessary.

Event Crew

Terms and Conditions

Location: Greyfriars Kirk.
Reports to: Operations Manager/Duty Manager.
Contract: Zero hours.
Salary: £13.65/hr + 12.07% annual leave payment. Time-and-a-half after midnight.
Hours: As required/available by Operations Manager/Duty Manager. Minimum 3-hour call out per event build/de-rig.

1. Role Purpose
The Event Crew role is essential in supporting the Operations Team in the set-up and de-rig of events held at Greyfriars Kirk. This role is the backbone of our events operation, ensuring that every event build and de-rig is undertaken safely and in accordance with the clients’ requirements. This highly skilled team handles the meticulous task of decanting, assembling staging lighting, seating in the advance of the event. Once the event concludes, the event crew swiftly and carefully dismantles everything, returning the Kirk back to its pristine condition ready for Sunday Service or the next event.

Shifts will be available in line with event operations and due to the nature of this role most of the work is in the evening and at weekends. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

2. Main Duties
• Setting up and dismantling concert staging, including 2x1m platforms, railings, seating, portable lighting, PA equipment, tables, and other equipment.
• Distribute and arrange furniture such as chairs and tables for events such as church services or concerts and weddings.
• Preparation of Kirk meeting rooms and event space.
• Cleaning of designated areas in the sanctuary and other rooms within the Kirk.
• Assisting moving and or loading of 3rd party furniture and equipment as required.
• General cleaning/housekeeping duties.
• Collection and removal of rubbish to the Kirks waste bins.
• Other duties as requested by management appropriate to the role.

3. Person Specification

Essential Criteria:
• Previous experience in events industry
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks professionally and safely
• Practical understanding of event Health and Safety
• To be physically capable of fulfilling the duties of the role
• Experience working with customers and deliver excellent customer service
• Experience working as part of a team
• Ability to read and follow floor plans and instructions
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.

To apply please send CV and other relevant information to: Outreach@greyfriarskirk.com

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