Reception Team Leader (Internal) - UECS Event Essex

Reception Team Leader (Internal) - UECS Event Essex

Reference: REQ10336

Job details

Job referenceREQ10336 Application closing date05/11/2026 LocationColchester Salary£26,650.29 - £27,343.79 per annum Employment typePermanent, Full-time Job category/typeUECS Attachments REQ10336 Jobpack.pdf

Reception Team Leader (Internal) - UECS Event Essex

Job description

*** Internal Applicants Only ***

Event Essex is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Reception Team Leader to join our Conference Office team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a first-class experience for conference delegates, visitors, and event organisers at one of the region's leading conference and events venues.

About Event Essex

Event Essex promotes and manages a diverse portfolio of residential and non-residential conferences and events throughout the year. Based on our vibrant university campus, we host a wide range of clients and events, from academic conferences and corporate seminars to exhibitions, sports events, and international language schools.

During the summer months, our extensive accommodation facilities welcome groups of all sizes, supporting events ranging from 20 to 1000 delegates.

The Role

As the Reception Team Leader, you will lead by example, ensuring a professional, welcoming, and efficient reception service for all guests and delegates. You will support the day-to-day operation of the Conference Reception, supervise a team of Receptionists, and help ensure that every event runs smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting a team of Conference Receptionists.
• Leading front-of-house operations during shifts.

• Planning and managing staff rotas.
• Processing weekly payroll information.
• Carrying out till reconciliation and cash handling procedures.
• Ensuring outstanding customer service is delivered at all times at our check in desk
• Acting as a key point of contact for conference organisers, delegates, and visitors.
• Using your knowledge of the campus to provide accurate information and support to guests.
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Knowledgeable about the university campus and its facilities, or willing to quickly develop this expertise.

Why Join Event Essex?

At Event Essex, no two days are the same. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team delivering memorable experiences for thousands of visitors each year. This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, work in a varied and dynamic environment, and contribute to the success of a thriving events operation.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality or events career, we'd love to hear from you.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application.  Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email [email protected] 

*More information: Working at the University

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Reception Team Leader (Internal) - UECS Event Essex

Job description

*** Internal Applicants Only ***

Event Essex is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Reception Team Leader to join our Conference Office team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a first-class experience for conference delegates, visitors, and event organisers at one of the region's leading conference and events venues.

About Event Essex

Event Essex promotes and manages a diverse portfolio of residential and non-residential conferences and events throughout the year. Based on our vibrant university campus, we host a wide range of clients and events, from academic conferences and corporate seminars to exhibitions, sports events, and international language schools.

During the summer months, our extensive accommodation facilities welcome groups of all sizes, supporting events ranging from 20 to 1000 delegates.

The Role

As the Reception Team Leader, you will lead by example, ensuring a professional, welcoming, and efficient reception service for all guests and delegates. You will support the day-to-day operation of the Conference Reception, supervise a team of Receptionists, and help ensure that every event runs smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting a team of Conference Receptionists.
• Leading front-of-house operations during shifts.

• Planning and managing staff rotas.
• Processing weekly payroll information.
• Carrying out till reconciliation and cash handling procedures.
• Ensuring outstanding customer service is delivered at all times at our check in desk
• Acting as a key point of contact for conference organisers, delegates, and visitors.
• Using your knowledge of the campus to provide accurate information and support to guests.
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Knowledgeable about the university campus and its facilities, or willing to quickly develop this expertise.

Why Join Event Essex?

At Event Essex, no two days are the same. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team delivering memorable experiences for thousands of visitors each year. This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, work in a varied and dynamic environment, and contribute to the success of a thriving events operation.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality or events career, we'd love to hear from you.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application.  Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email [email protected] 

*More information: Working at the University

Apply online Send to a friend