Venue and Events Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
As Scotland’s National Academy with over 1,800 Fellows from academia, business and public service who are among the most distinguished in their fields; we engage and connect nationally and internationally to share knowledge and tackle the most pressing challenges of the modern world.
The role
The RSE is looking for an experienced Venue and Events Manager to take the lead in running our fast-paced venue based in the heart of Edinburgh on George Street.
This role will be responsible for the smooth running and management of the RSE building as a venue and events space, leased premises and workplace, with a commercial outlook, to deliver to the RSE’s Strategic Plan, values and mission.
We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to:
- Lead, manage and motivate the Venue Team that looks after venue & events bookings, reception, the building and facilities in an inclusive, supportive and empowering manner.
- Take lead responsibility for facilities within the building that support the successful delivery of all internal (RSE) and external (hosted/booked) events.
- Work with RSE colleagues and external stakeholders to create a seamless hosting space for all events, monitoring usage to enhance positive impact.
- Provide operational support in relation to maintaining the RSE property and related services, including building security.
- Ensure that the RSE building is fully functional and all personnel compliant with legal and other requirements including Health and Safety, Security, and Fire Precautions.
- Produce an annual Venue Budget with support from the Finance team.
- Manage effectively and liaise successfully with all third-party suppliers for Venue and events, Facilities, Tenants and Staff..
- Taking responsibility for all aspects of Health and Safety as the RSE’s appointed Health and Safety officer.
If you have proven experience running an events space on a large scale within an organisation that is values-driven, where brand management and reputation are paramount, then we want to hear from you.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with vacancies@therse.org.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £42,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Venue and Events Manager roles across The Royal Society Edinburgh's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £42,300 - £42,300 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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