We are recruiting a Venue Manager Maternity Cover Role
About Nesta
We are Nesta, the UK’s innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale solutions to society’s biggest problems. Our three missions are to give every child a fair start, help people live healthy lives, and create a sustainable future where the economy works for both people and the planet.
For over 20 years, we have worked to support, encourage and inspire innovation. We work in three roles: as an innovation partner working with frontline organisations to design and test new solutions, as a venture builder supporting new and early stage businesses, and as a system shaper creating the conditions for innovation.
Harnessing the rigour of science and the creativity of design, we work relentlessly to change millions of lives for the better.
Find out more at nesta.org.uk.
The role
Nesta events help to strengthen the organisation’s relationships with multiple stakeholders and build on Nesta’s reputation as a thought leader, convener and expert voice on innovation. This role supports the delivery of Nesta’s strategy through the support of a portfolio of both live and digital events.
The postholder will deliver the day to day operation of the venue spaces and successful management of meetings and events for Nesta, building tenants and external clients.
Key Responsibilities
The person
Skills and personal attributes
What we offer
Salary: circa £55k, plus array of benefits, including private medical insurance, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more
Location: This role is based in Blackfriars, Central London
Term: Maternity cover
Hours: This is a full-time role but we offer a range of flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to take advantage of them. Many do.
Reports to: Director of Property
Making an application
To apply for this role, please submit your application before 08:00am on the 1st of October 2024.
Interviews will take place w/c 7th of October 2024.
At Nesta, we believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results.
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.