Events and Duty Officer

Job description
Job DescriptionWe have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and talented individual to join our team at Clydebank Town Hall.
Situated in West Dunbartonshire, Clydebank Town Hall is an iconic B-listed building incorporating a historic exterior combined with a modern spacious interior which houses events space, a museum, gallery and Council Offices.
Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated and have a proven track record in event or venue management with a passion for delivering excellent service.
Acting as the key contact for events, the postholder will also meet and greet clients, promoting the Town Hall as a civic, cultural and events venue providing detailed information and accurate costings for a range of event packages.
The successful candidate will also support the Facilities Management service within Educational establishments, supporting the effective delivery of our Cleaning, Janitorial and Catering services. Working as part of a small and committed team, they will be supporting the effective day to day operation of Clydebank Town Hall and its many functions and ensuring seamless delivery of events.
With proven experience in contributing to the operation of a successful venue and leading events, you will be joining the team at a time of investment where you can actively contribute to our future success.
The ideal candidate should be detail-orientated and highly productive with a proactive and flexible approach.
This is a 35 hours contract working predominately 5 days over 7 and due to the nature of the business will involve evening and weekend work.RequirementsThe preferred candidate will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.ResponsibilitiesThe employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1+75.
Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.The IndividualWDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 1+.3% and all associated benefits• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and supportNow that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/