Events Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 03 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,080 to £37,694 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | St. Andrews, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of St Andrews |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RS7173RH |
Summary
The Event Operations Manager is responsible for all events operations services. These would include weddings, conferences, bars, social and core University events. Working alongside the Senior Event Operations Manager and Event Operations Head Chef to ensure the service standards at the University is of the highest quality. This post involves a ‘hands on’ approach, and should support, train and coach all Event Operations service team towards providing the highest quality service.
The RH will be responsible for
assisting the Senior Event Operations Manager to plan and manage all events
assisting the Event Operations Head Chef to ensure effective purchasing of food and beverages
actively checking that the highest standards of customer care and satisfaction, standard of food quality and service levels are met, exceeding expectations
ensuring compliance with and the implementation of food hygiene and safety legislation · managing the team involved in event operations
respond efficiently and effectively to any guest requirements
In addition, RH will be expected as part of their normal routine to be actively present managing the event operations and being available for the team and guests.
For informal enquiries or further information places contact Ross Carstairs, rpc7@st-andrews.ac.uk
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our
The RH will be responsible for
assisting the Senior Event Operations Manager to plan and manage all events
assisting the Event Operations Head Chef to ensure effective purchasing of food and beverages
actively checking that the highest standards of customer care and satisfaction, standard of food quality and service levels are met, exceeding expectations
ensuring compliance with and the implementation of food hygiene and safety legislation · managing the team involved in event operations
respond efficiently and effectively to any guest requirements
In addition, RH will be expected as part of their normal routine to be actively present managing the event operations and being available for the team and guests.
For informal enquiries or further information places contact Ross Carstairs, rpc7@st-andrews.ac.uk
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our