The Event Operations Assistant Manager is responsible for all events operations services. These would include weddings, conferences, bars, social and core University events. Working alongside the Senior Event Operations Manager and Event Operations Head Chef to ensure the service standards at the University is of the highest quality. This post involves a ‘hands on’ approach, and should support, train and coach all Event Operations service team towards providing the highest quality service.
The RH will be responsible for
- assisting the Senior Event Operations Manager to plan and manage all events
- assisting the Event Operations Head Chef to ensure effective purchasing of food and beverages
- actively checking that the highest standards of customer care and satisfaction, standard of food quality and service levels are met, exceeding expectations
- ensuring compliance with and the implementation of food hygiene and safety legislation
- managing the team involved in event operations
respond efficiently and effectively to any guest requirements
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In addition, RH will be expected as part of their normal routine to be actively present managing the event operations and being available for the team and guests.
Further information and informal enquiries should be directed to [email protected]
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
- Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].
Closing date: 16 July 2026
Interview date: 24 July 2026
Residential and Business Services
Salary - £27,319 - £31,236
Start date: As soon as possible
