Sunderland Intern Factory Ltdis a subsidiary company of the University of Sunderland that has the aim of creating employment opportunities for Sunderland Graduates linked to the University’s civic mission and its contribution to economic growth in Sunderland and the wider Northeast region.
The Organisation:
Hays Travel is proud to be the largest independent travel agency in the UK. We have a clear vision to become recognised as one of the country’s leading companies within the tourism industry. Hays Travel opened in 1980 in the North East, since then it is an ever expanding business striving for success. Our competitive advantage lies in the quality of people we employ, their ability to drive themselves and the capability to deliver exception customer service.
The Internship:
This is an exciting opportunity, supporting Hay’s Travel as the Events and Project Graduate Intern.
· Ownership of all company and consumer events
· Meetings with venue personnel to ensure appropriate venue, audio visual equipment, costs and organisation
· Carry out venue inspections for suitability for various events both in the UK and Overseas
· Manage the organisation, delivery, communication and evaluation of the company conferences both in UK and overseas for all business areas
· Manage and deliver annual social events, ensuring they enhance employee engagement levels
· Mange and co-ordinate the organisation, delivery and evaluation of consumer events both in-branch and Out-of-Branch and attend as required achieving set KPI’s
· Co-ordinate attendance at Travel trade events
· Prepare presentations as required both independently and as required by others to support company events
· Manage and co-ordinate the organisation and delivery of High Flyer and loyal service events for sales divisions
· Ensure effective communication with key personnel regarding progress of events using appropriate technology to track progress and meet deadlines
· Ensure that customer service levels are delivered at all times ensuring a positive image of the company is maintained by internal and external sources
· Evaluating the effectiveness of any events and making the necessary changes as required making continuous improvements
· Attendance at events and confidently manage Directors/Senior Managers and staff
To Apply:
Please submit a comprehensive CV and Covering Letter ensuring to include the reference number INTFAC271 to internships@sunderland.ac.uk
Please ensure you give a detailed account of your skills and experience and how you meet the stated criteria of the Internship position. If you have any questions, please direct them to the above e-mail address.
Deadline for applications: Midnight on Sunday the 23rd of October 2016.
Closing Date: 23 Oct 2016
Category: Graduate Internship Scheme