Head Of Venues And Events

Our Head of Venues and Events will play a pivotal role in steering the team towards relevant Council strategic objectives, ensuring operational excellence, and leading the team through a landscape of challenges and opportunities.This role involves 40 hours of work per week, with occasional evening and weekend hours to ensure our events shine brighter than ever before!This role demands a visionary leader with exceptional strategic planning capabilities, operational oversight, and the ability to drive utilisation of a network of centres and halls across Selwyn district, drive revenue and drive performance: hosting and delivering a range of conferences, weddings, programmes and events through the following key areas of responsibility:Strategic LeadershipOperational ManagementAdaptive Decision-MakingAbout you:If you're a strategic mastermind with a passion for operational brilliance and revenue-driving innovation, we would love to hear from you.You will also have:Relevant tertiary qualificationAt least 10 years relevant experience including extensive operational, health and safety, planning, monitoring and reporting skillsOutstanding communication skills with the ability to relate all levels of stakeholdersConfidence and proven experience in strategic decision makingWhat we can offer:Great work-life balance with flexibilityCareer coaching and developmentLife insuranceWellbeing and volunteer leaveThree days paid leave between Christmas and New YearTwo weeks paid Partners LeaveSick leave from day oneDiscounts with local and national businessesAbout us:Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.We value the safety of our community - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting and for you to pass a drug and alcohol test.If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!To apply for this job go to: https://sdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6566366.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr