Simon Chaplin CMgr FCMI

Experience

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  The Bridgewater Hall

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Lighting, Sound and AV Technician

  Set up and operated audio-visual systems and provided technical support to clients for concerts, conferences and events. Designed lighting for productionsStage management for concerts

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  Freelance

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Sound and lighting engineer

  Effectively worked on multiple projects. Designed, installed and operated sound, lighting and audio-visual systems for a variety of different clients and venues.

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  Chetham's School of Music

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2009

  Technical Manager

  Managed technical systems across the site. Worked with external clients to ensure technical requirements for events were met.Responsible for co-ordinating maintenance of technical systems

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  Chetham's Hall Limited

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2019

  Event Sales & Operations Manager

  • Strategic planning and development of the Conference and Events business.• Account management of all key MICE accounts, agents and event planners.• Creation and management of the Sales and Marketing strategy for Conference and Events.• Responsible for the events and operations budget. Provide regular financial reports for the leadership team, board of governors and trustees.• Manage, recruit and develop Events and Front of House team, currently comprising 10 staff.• Management of the venue diary, ensuring best use of spaces to maximise income.• Overseeing all aspects of events operations including F&B, front of house and customer service, housekeeping and technical services. • Managing health and safety issues including producing risk assessments.• Managing the relationship between Chetham’s, our neighbours and other local partners.• Management of a diverse range of projects including relocation, refurbishment, change of use and software implementation/rollout.Key achievements• Increasing C&E revenues by 32% (2012 vs 2013) and 10% (2013 vs 2014).• Writing the technical and operations client brief for the £8.5M, 500-seat Stoller Hall, due to open in April 2017. Show less

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  The Stoller Hall

  Feb 2019 - Apr 2023

  Deputy General Manager
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  Chetham's School of Music

  Apr 2023 - Oct 2024

  Director of Operations

  Lead for Facilties Management including: Estates, Security, Housekeeping, IT and Catering.Responsible for major capital and infrastructure projects across the estate.Leading on 10 year decarbonisation plan for the organisation

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  Tameside Council

  Nov 2024 - now

  Head of Facilities Management and Capital Projects