Jobs
Operations Manager (Maternity Cover), NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau
NewcastleGateshead Initiative is the destination marketing agency for the area and is a powerful partnership between Gateshead and Newcastle City Councils and the private sector. Our mission is to promote NewcastleGateshead as a world-class place to live, learn, work and visit. NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is the business tourism arm of the organisation and promotes the area as a leading conference destination by targeting high impact events and providing a range of services to conference organisers. The Bureau plays an important role in making NewcastleGateshead one of the UK's most vibrant business, leisure and conference destinations.
You will play a key role in delivering the day to day activities and managing the procedural systems of the department. You will manage the Bureau's database and online accommodation booking service, maximising bookings and delivering a first class service to conference delegates and organisers. You will handle incoming conference/accommodation enquiries and provide support to external clients and Convention Bureau members. Enthusiastic, articulate and proactive, you will be an efficient administrator with excellent IT skills and a friendly, professional approach.
Closing Date: Tuesday 9th February
Interview: Thursday 18th February.
The role is expected to commence on Monday 29th March 2010.
Downloads:
- Job description and person specification
- Accompanying letter
- Application form
- Guidance notes for application form
- Background information
For further details contact jobs@ngi.org.uk or telephone +44 (0)191 243 8836.





