General Assistant |Riviera International Centre, Torquay

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about working in the events industry, and would like to join an organisation that prides itself on providing exceptional customer journeys, in both the events and leisure sides of the business.

The Riviera International Centre is an iconic destination site in the South West with extensive conferencing and event facilities, including a conference auditorium, arena/exhibition hall and additional meetings and function rooms.

We are looking for an individual to join our Events Team and assist in the setting up and breaking down of our diverse range of events - working according to event plans to set up furniture, equipment and ensure that the event spaces are clean and presentable at all times. To be successful in this role you will have a strong work ethic, possess an eye for detail and be proactive and flexible. The role will require a hands on and structured approach to all tasks

Main Duties

• To set up room layouts in accordance with Function Schedules..

• To break down, clean and reset rooms in between events.

• To liaise with and support event clients during the running of events.

• To assist the Maintenance department with certain tasks at times when the Events business is quiet.

• To help maintain a high standard of service throughout the department.

• To help maintain a high level of Health & Safety within the department.

The Person

• Will possess a friendly, approachable and ‘can do’ attitude.

• Will be passionate about providing exceptional customer care.

• Will have a keen eye for detail and be able to multitask.

• Will be flexible - evening and weekend work will apply (occasional night work may also apply).

• Will have a desire to overachieve in a challenging but rewarding industry.

What can Lex Leisure offer you?

• Competitive salary

• Generous annual leave

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

• Employee health cash plan

• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending

• Pension Scheme

• Company sick pay

• Career progression

• Training and development

Lex Leisure is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

How to Apply

If you feel like you could bring some fresh ideas to the table we want to hear from you.  Please apply with a letter of application and CV to viki.thompson@lexleisure.org.uk

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.

About Lex Leisure

Lex Leisure seeks to operate leisure venues on a commercial basis with a view to generating a surplus that can be used for our principal objective of supporting those who are disabled, physically or mentally or who require support or bespoke care plans to stay physically active. Lex Leisure, working with key partners, wants to empower disabled people to take a more active role in all aspects of sport and physical activity and for our facilities to be more inclusive and to provide a greater range of sporting opportunities for disabled people.

For more information visit www.lexleisure.org.uk