Job description
We are recruiting an Events Manager to join the Rapport team at one of our client sites in Dublin
- To provide the highest level of service and care to all of our clients guest.
- To lead, inspire, mentor and coach the events team. The aim is to ensure Rapport provides a first class, professional service to our clients.
The client company is a Fortune Global 500 company, where excellence and creativity are the norm every single day.
Main Responsibilities- Coordinating the planning and delivery of all aspects for all events, taking complete ownership for each event from the initial enquiry, availability, and diary management through to the delivery and follow up of all bookings.
- Anticipating project needs, discerns work priorities, and meeting deadlines with little supervision.
- Directly working with on-site team to prepare and manage events from start to finish, including troubleshooting, equipment problems, and solving technical issues.
- Arranging food and beverage, order supplies, audio visual equipment, event signage, and ensure appropriate décor (floral, linens, colour schemes, etc.) meet expectations.
Key requirements of the job are a minimum of 3 years Events experience and a minimum of 2 years Management/Supervisory experience.
- be adaptable and flexible in every approach
- have strong communication skills
- can build rapport with colleagues and clients alike
- always strive to improve with innovation and creativity
We are looking for an up-beat individual with integrity and a can-do attitude. Someone who is passionate about delivering great service and takes responsibility for their contribution to the team. If you are someone who thrives in a busy, high pressure environment and is flexible and adaptable to change then we would love to hear from you.
About The CompanyWhy Rapport?
Our people come first, and we are committed to developing you and offering a number of fantastic professional and personal development opportunities. We have a suite of over 50 training workshops and a number of Leadership programmes to support you with your development and career progression within Rapport.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and inclusion within the workplace and we celebrate everyone’s differences and diverse backgrounds. We have created a number of Employee Networks as part of our “Be Yourself at Rapport” programme, to create a safe space for our Ambassadors to connect and collaborate, ensuring we champion diversity and inclusion in all that we do.
Our Ambassador’s mental and physical wellbeing is very important to us, and we continue to have a real focus on providing the varied support and initiatives for our teams to get involved in.
Rapport is also a Disability Confident Employer and we have a number of partnerships with external organisations providing job opportunities within the company for people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Some of the benefits you will have access to:
- Refer a friend Scheme
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Access to our Perks at Work Benefits Portal for various discounts
- WOW Awards to celebrate our brilliant Ambassadors nominated for their exceptional service by our guests and clients
- One Paid Day for Charity Work
About the Company
Rapport is an award winning, specialist company that provides corporate organisations with a range of fully managed front and back of house guest services. Our tailored services are provided to clients in all major cities in the UK and Ireland and in key locations in the US and Hong Kong.
We are very proud to count some of the UK’s most forward-thinking, blue chip companies as our clients, from small boutique firms to large multi-site International corporations, all with a common goal to provide excellent Customer Service.
Our most prestigious awards include:
- In the 2021 ‘Best Companies to work for’ awards, Rapport was recognised as being the Best Company to Work for in the U.K. Business Services Sector, Rapport was recognised as the second Best (Large) Company to Work for in the UK and third Best Company to Work for in London (all categories and company sizes).
- We were awarded three stars from ‘Best Companies’, their ultimate accolade, in 2021 signifying a ‘World Class’ company.
- Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality in 2021 winner.
- Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion at HR in Hospitality Awards 2019
Rapport is a part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, a FTSE 100 company. Please visit our website, www.rapportservice.com, for further information and before applying to learn more about Rapport and our clients
We will contact applicants within 5-7 workings days. Rapport job adverts always gain a high response rate, but we do review all applications. Please check your inbox and your junk/spam folder for our response to your application. Due to high application volumes, we recommend that you do not apply for more than one role at any time. Please ensure you apply for the role that best matches your experience.
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