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About ISH Venues
ISH Venues is part of
International Students House (ISH), a well-established London student centre offering accommodation, social spaces, and support services for British and international students. Our venue includes
eight versatile event spaces used by a wide range of clients, including charities, local authorities, corporate partners, and international organisations.
We also collaborate with our entertainment brand,
229 The Venue, hosting live music, club nights, and entertainment events. The synergy between ISH Venues and 229 makes this role fast-paced, diverse, and collaborative.
Profits from both brands directly support our charitable mission:
helping students from low socioeconomic backgrounds with financial and well-being support. Our vision to foster international friendship and positive change continues to guide us, as it has since 1917.
Role Overview
As
Operations Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in delivering smooth, professional events. You’ll work hands-on to prepare meeting rooms and support technical needs, supervise the porter team, liaise with clients, and ensure a high standard of service throughout.
You’ll be the go-to person in the absence of the Operations Supervisor and ensure events are set up, run efficiently, and leave a positive impression on all attendees.
Key Responsibilities
Client Liaison
- Act as the client’s main point of contact on event days
- Conduct event briefings and fire safety introductions
- Check on client satisfaction throughout the event
- Coordinate with catering and internal teams for seamless service
- Build positive relationships to encourage repeat business
Technology & Equipment
- Set up AV and hybrid technical equipment
- Troubleshoot issues or liaise with external technicians
- Maintain equipment condition and assist with stocktakes
- Report needs or faults to the Operations Supervisor
Team Supervision
- Supervise porters in room setups and takedowns
- Monitor and report poor performance or safety breaches
- Ensure appropriate uniform and PPE usage
Room Set-Ups
- Prepare rooms in line with client specifications
- Handle furniture and equipment safely
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation
- Keep storage areas tidy and damage-free
- Display marketing, welcome, and H&S materials as required
Administration
- Follow clear handovers and instructions
- Prepare client signage and floor plans
- Assist in daily site inspections for H&S and facility issues
Sales Support
- Update event changes in the Rendezvous booking system
- Record additional chargeable items for client approval
- Take calls and log information for the sales team
- Support show rounds with technical expertise
Health & Safety
- Follow departmental risk assessments and safe working practices
- Monitor manual handling practices
- Report defects and risks promptly
Required Experience & Skills
- Previous experience in event or conference operations
- Confident with audio-visual and sound equipment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Leadership or supervisory experience
- Professional, calm under pressure, and tactful
- Flexibility to work irregular hours (including evenings and weekends)
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Hours of Work
- Full-time (40 hours)
- Includes evening and weekend shifts depending on event needs
Salary & Benefits
- 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata)
- Additional holiday allowance with length of service (up to 25 days)
- Pension scheme: 6% employee / 16% employer contributions
- £3.00 food allowance per shift
- Access to a company-sponsored health cash plan (after probation)
- Interest-free annual travel loan (after probation)
- Sage employee benefits platform
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Join ISH Venues and play a part in transforming the lives of students worldwide. You'll help deliver high-quality events while contributing to a charitable mission with over a century of impact.
