Conference and Sales Manager
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade I SCP £33,799 to £37,849 per annum
- Location: Sefton
- Contract: Temporary
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 02/10/2019 at 23:55
- Reference: RH/19/107220
About Us:
In Sefton the visitor economy is worth over £590m wither over 9.2 million visitors a year, business tourism is a key contributor to Sefton’s visitor economy. We are looking for an exceptional leader to grow business tourism in Sefton to contribute the visitor economy and to support the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre.
The Tourism team already delivers business tourism, destination marketing, major events, tourism operations and visitor economy strategy, the role will be required to support and work across all areas.
About You
As the new Conference and Sales Manager you will deliver effective leadership and have the ambition to grow the team that will lead on:
- Attracting conferences and other tourism-related business through the promotion of the Borough as a visitor, tourist and conference venue.
- Creating and managing a sustainable Southport Conference Bureau
- Advertising, membership and sales for the department.
- You will need to have substantial experience of conference and sales and a understanding the visitor economy and partnership working that delivers outcomes.
To arrange an informal discussion about the post please contact Mark Catherall Service Manage for Tourism at mark.catherall@sefton.gov.uk
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
