Scotland is well known for its warm welcomes (well, from its folks if not the weather) and this is especially true when it comes to hosting world-class conferences and events.
In fact, we’re fast becoming a hub for conventions, congresses and meetings.
It’s no surprise the country can boast a vibrant and forward-thinking MICE industry.
No, not mice, though we’re sure they do a great job in their own way.
MICE: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events.
So what better time than now to take a look at all the nice MICE job opportunities?
Events Manager
Without you how else would major events ever come to be? Cue voiceover man: “In a world of potential peril and catastrophic calamity, only one person has the power to make things go to plan . . . the Events Manager!”
Yes, whether it’s a serious forum for political leaders or a global jamboree for the Scouts, your experience and team-leading talents will lay down a detailed masterplan for everyone else: from the lighting and sound engineers, catering and waiting staff, to the security personnel and cloakroom attendants.
Event Co-ordinator
If it were not for your work, major conferences and corporate get-togethers would go as smoothly as an Olympic bobsleigh made of corkscrews.
Although you won’t normally have been involved in the planning, you are now in charge of ensuring all the planner’s boxes are ticked.
This means a good coordinator is focused, organised and eerily unflappable – even when the compere is found drunk in the cloakroom with minutes to go before the show.
It takes impeccable communication and the ability to motivate – sometimes with strong coffee.
Food & Beverage Manager
There’s no such thing as a good get together without the best food and drink.
This means your job is to plan meticulous menus and budget for everything from garden peas to pinot grigio.
This requires the creativity and panache of a chef and the pince-nez numeracy of an accountant.
Marketing Manager
The demand for super-savvy marketing managers continues to grow. In fact, a range of digital skills, such as social media management, graphic design and web development, are now as valuable in the events sector as goody bags and free Ferrero Rocher.
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