Residence and Events Manager A2 Job at the British High Commission, 15th July, 2019

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Residence and Events Manager A2 Job ref.: 26/19 LOS Location: Lagos Grade: A2 (L) Type of Position: Fixed Term Duration of Post: 24 months Start Date: 1 September 2019 Type of Post: British Deputy High Commission Job Subcategory: Residence Coordinator Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Residence and Support Staff) Main Purpose of Job

• To manage the Residence of the British Deputy High Commissioner: initiating, organising and overseeing a wide-range of events; managing a high-performing three person team;  accounting for and maintaining food and drink stocks; and coordinating and supervising all maintenance works.
• This is a high profile role, working closely with the Deputy High Commissioner as we use the Residence increasingly to promote Global Britain in Lagos, and to showcase the very strong people to people links between the UK and Nigeria.

• Ensure British Deputy High Commissioner’s Official Residence is maintained to a high standard.
• Identify better ways of working to ensure value for money
• Work closely with the Estates and Security Team to manage security/ maintenance improvements

• Lead on organising events at the Residence, and other venues (as required), including the annual Queen’s Birthday Party
• Managing customers: Work with external clients and contractors, to ensure we get best service and value for money

• Lead, manage and develop a high performing team
• Manage external contractors at the Residence (when required) and other venues

• Manage the Residence income and expenditure, ensuring full compliance with HM Government’s regulations
• Plan, profile and track expenditure for the Residence including costs of official entertainment, procurement of goods, uniforms for staff, wine/drink stocks etc.
• Manage stores and inventory management including food, drink, furniture and other household effects

• 3 x Residence Staff (Chef/ 2 x Stewards)

• Srong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Experience managing a team
• Experience in event management

• Budget management
• Project management

• Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service