Residence and Event Manager

The British Embassy in Israel is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and has an exciting opportunity for a Residence & Event Manager.

This is an exciting role in a dynamic, diverse and international working environment. We are looking for an energetic self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a team.

The Ambassador’s Residence in Israel supports the work of The British Embassy’s foreign policy objectives and UK interests. This includes events and entertainment in order to build and maintain a network of senior and influential contacts; hospitality and corporate events to promote British business interests and highlight co-operation between UK and Israel; accommodation for official visitors; meetings, training and other events to promote and support the work of the Embassy. 

The Residence is also the home of the Ambassador and family and their privacy must be protected. It is essential that the house and grounds are well-run to support all these activities, projecting a positive image of the UK, and demonstrating high standards, excellent service and value for money. The jobholder will work closely with the Ambassador, the Ambassador’s spouse, and entire Embassy team especially the Corporate Services team. The Residence team will support this role. The jobholder will also be responsible for assembling and supervising an external team of chefs, waiters, event contractors and ad hoc workers.

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Oversee arrangements for all official events at different scales, in addition to house guests to ensure the highest levels of service at all times; Maintain an accurate forward plan of upcoming events;
• Event planning: Plan, co-ordinate and execute all aspects of an event based on a brief from the event lead;
• Coordinate menus with the external contract chef according to the event, ensuring suitability, seasonal variations and value for money;
• Coordinate purchase of supplies for the Residence and events according to official procurement guidance;
• Manage contract suppliers for the provision of temporary demountable structures for events and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations including when events are held at external venues;
• Residence budget management - Responsibility and forecasting of the Residence budget for all events, day-to-day running of the house and stock management;
• Support, promote and supervise the Income Generation scheme by meeting with potential clients, drawing up accurate proposals and ensuring events remain within budget. Review and update Residence fees for events on a regular basis to check market fluctuation;
• Work with Corporate Services team to oversee day-to-day maintenance of the house and its grounds, assemble a group of reliable contractors for general repairs and help project-manage large-scale construction projects as and when required;
• Be responsible for inventories and upkeep of Government Art Collection, silverware, crystal glassware and linens together with furniture and fittings;
• Manage a team of 2 Residence staff as well as external suppliers and providers. 

*** Deadline for applications is 28 January 2024.

Applications must be submitted via this link which also includes further details regarding the position https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/21889-IL-Residence-Manager-EO/en-GB