Catering and Events Operations Team Leader

Grade UE04: 26093 - 28778 per annum plus 15% Premium Band for flexible working

Accommodation Catering and Events / Catering

Full-time: 35 hours per week 5 over 7 days including weekends

Open-ended (permanent)

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.

Join theUniversity of Edinburgh andyoullbe making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger whereyoulldo meaningful work grow and progress be rewarded and recognised and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.

From student accommodation to cafés restaurants and hotels we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. From historical buildings to state of the art technical and research hubs our mission is to enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities and our values drive everything we do.

The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection is the commercial arm of the world-leading University of Edinburgh which includes the conference and events team. We provide a professional operation across a broad portfolio of conferences meetings and events from major international conferences to day meetings and prestigious dining events (circa 2000 events annually) held at venues across the Universitys portfolio. Additionally the team operates a large Outside Catering and Delivered Hospitality service to university buildings and to private and corporate locations across the city.

The Opportunity:

Main responsibility of this role is to lead a team of Catering & Events (C&E) Supervisors in the delivery of catering events food and beverage services by providing daily operational guidance ensuring that standard operating procedures are followed and being accountable for the quality of service provided.

The Catering and Events Operations Team Leader has a vital leadership role within the wider catering team with significant responsibility to deliver successful events and ensure our long-term success and sustainability. The post holder will hold a pivotal role in developing the highest possible levels of service and customer engagement.

This is a full-time post based in Pollock Halls 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY.

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

At ACE our mission is to enrich student learning and growth as well and impact our local communities. Our values drive everything we do therefore ask yourself:

Are you PASSIONATE about making a difference

Do you like to COLLABORATE and achieve things as a team

Is INCLUSION at the forefront of all you do

Do you thrive when given OWNERSHIP

Are you inspired by INNOVATION and excited to bring new ideas to life

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme a wide range of staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026.

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