Venue Logistics Manager (MH210813199035) Birmingham, England
Closing Date: 05/09/2021
Birmingham 2022 is looking for an experienced Venue Logistics Manager (VLM), who will assist the Cluster Venue Logistics Manager to develop and implement Logistics operational plans, policies and procedures for allocated venue/s within time critical deadlines.
The Logistics Functional Area (FA) is responsible for identifying, scoping, storing, delivering, recovering and disposing the materials required to stage the Games. The purpose of this role is to serve as the VLM and be responsible for the planning, implementation and delivery of venue logistics operations at a specific competition or non-competition venue.
Responsibilities
- Act as the main Logistics contact for an allocated venue, provide logistics advice and support to stakeholders including the Venue team, FA’s, staff, suppliers and contractors as required
- Be responsible for and maintain up to date and accurate records, documentation and complete daily reports
- Manage asset tracking (including Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E)), distribution in venue, setup/breakdown of spaces and return materials post event
- Manage on venue resources, storage, fuel, vehicles and deliveries
- Manage the Master Delivery Schedule (MDS) on venue in coordination with relevant FA’s
- Responsible for the recruitment and management of Deputy Venue Logistics Managers
- Maintain a clean and safe work area on venue and ensure all Health & Safety standards, policies and procedures are adhered to
This list is not exhaustive and changes to the role may be negotiated during the planning and delivery phases of the Games by the line manager. Please see the job description for a more detailed list of responsibilities
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Proven experience in a leadership role in events, operations or logistics management
- Proven experience of building effective relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience in managing on the day logistics/event operations and the management of a setup/breakdown and delivery schedule
- Attention to detail, excellent time management, interpersonal, oral, written, presentation and communication skills
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and ability to learn and operate online systems
- Knowledge of logistics planning and management at events
- Highly resilient and able to work calmly when under pressure to meet immovable deadlines in challenging circumstances and to go the extra mile
Desirable
- Proven experience within a Games environment or similar major events
- Experience and knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
1. Training and Managing a team
2. Health & Safety
3. Radio communication
4. Distribution and Dissolution
5. Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
6. Hold a valid full UK manual driving license
Location: One Brindley Place, Birmingham
Start date: We have start dates in January, February and March 2022
Please note interviews will be held on 20th, 21st or 22nd September 2021
This position is subject to a Basic criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Birmingham 2022 is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. We have received the Leaders in Diversity award through the National Centre for Diversity. The principles "FREDIE" (Fairness - Respect - Equality - Diversity - Inclusion and Engagement) support our aim of delivering a truly inclusive and accessible games.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. If you wish for your application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme, please submit a completed form with your application, which can be found on the Birmingham 2022 jobs site under the current vacancies drop down.
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