Terence Allum

• Contracted and programmed events through various means including guarantees, hires and split deals.
• Dealt with agents regarding all aspects of performance booking.
• Created venue layouts that maximise space and increase profits.
• The sole holder of the entertainment license for the platform.
• Developed safe practices through risk assessment
• Recruited and trained staff to achieve high-performing, focused events officers.
• Managed a team of events staff, including a box office manager, bar manager and technical manager.
• Marketed venue services and events to increase business awareness and build attendance figures.
• Met licensing and statutory requirements for compliant events and performances.
• Fostered relationships with local and national vendors to support favourable pricing and delivery options.
• Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
• Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
• Coordinated accounting and budget operations to achieve financial objectives.
• Applied for and received Arts Council funding for a grassroots music project (£32k) The first external funding for the venue in its 25 year history of operating.
• Wrote and implemented a full venue access policy in partnership with Attitude is Everything.
• Re-wrote all terms and conditions related to terms of sale, contracts and hire agreements.

• Developed and implemented an annual planting strategy to work around the towns events calendar
• Maintained all outdoor equipment
• Installed bus shelters
• Installed and repaired benches.
• Took an active role in managing outdoor events

• Developed a strong bar and catering offer for the venue.
• Managed the bar team
• Managed stock over two busy bars
• Managed a box office system (CRM)
• Developed marketing strategies with LCC Marketing team
• Coordinated logistics for large- and small-scale events to facilitate seamless execution.
• Managed small to large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.
• Zone controller for Vintage by the Sea and other festivals
• Tested fire and security alarms regularly to maintain guest, staff and establishment safety.

• Keyholder for Lancaster City Councils municipal buildings, including both town halls, The storey institute and City Lab.
• On call response to out of hours issues
• Managed events in municipal buildings.
• Maintained safety equipment
• Reported safety and maintenance issues and liaised with contractors.
• Supported other departments in delivery of civic services and events.

• On site attendant at Lancaster and Morecambe Markets.
• Supported market traders with operation of their businesses.
• enforce heath and safety rules with traders to ensure a safe building for staff and customers.
• maintenance duties on equipment and building fabric.
• Test Fire and intruder alarms weekly.

• Fully designed and build gardens and patios to customer requirements.
• Operated ride-on mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers.
• Scheduled daily, weekly and seasonal gardening tasks to organise workload.
• Created irrigation and drainage systems for optimised planting conditions.
• Mowed and trimmed lawns for well-manicured garden presentation.
• Managed outdoor spaces, ensuring thorough maintenance, upkeep and preservation.
• Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
• Built gazebos, fencing and decking.

Worked in many catering establishments and bars part time including:

• John O' Gaunt
• Ring O Bells
• Sultan of Lancaster Cafe
• Ashton Hall Golf Club
• Silver service (agency)

• Managed stock and staff at a busy town centre delicatessen

• All aspects of landscape gardening work