Event Content Manager

Brooklands Museum; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage museum in Weybridge is seeking an Events Content Manager to lead and innovate their events program. This full-time role requires expertise in event planning and strong strategic skills to enhance visitor engagement while coordinating partnerships and stakeholders. Join a passionate team focused on delivering exceptional experiences in a unique setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working options

4% employer pension contribution

Discounts in onsite café and shop

Free access to museum facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and executing large-scale events.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of events.
• Ensure events are aligned with the Museum's mission.
• Build relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Job description

Overview

Brooklands Museum is looking for an Events Content Manager to lead the planning, development, and delivery of our motoring and aviation events programme. You will play a pivotal role in shaping, delivering, and evolving the Museum's events, ensuring they are engaging, innovative, and aligned with our mission to celebrate heritage while driving audience growth and revenue.

This role combines strategic content development with operational oversight, ensuring large-scale public events are delivered to a high standard. You will work closely with the Events team, Operations, Collections, Marketing, and Commercial teams, and represent the Museum externally to build relationships with partners, clubs, sponsors, and industry stakeholders.

This is your chance to lead a nationally significant events programme in a truly one-of-a-kind setting. Every day brings variety-from strategic planning and creative content development to hands-on delivery at iconic events-working with a passionate team committed to history, storytelling, and exceptional visitor experiences.

Working pattern

Full time, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7.

How to Apply

Please apply via our recruitment website where you will find the full job description and further information about working at Brooklands Museum. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience could help us in this role and how you meet the requirements of the person specification. Keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of A4.

The hiring manager will begin reviewing applications from [insert date], and shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding interviews once suitable applications have been received.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle, including:

• Annual leave of 25 days plus Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve off
• Flexible Bank Holiday policy enabling you to take Bank Holidays when it suits you
• Flexible working to help balance home and work life
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Free onsite parking
• 20% discount in our onsite café and Museum shop
• Free access to all that Brooklands Museum has to offer
• Access to our Reward Website, providing discounts for hundreds of shops online and in-store
• Full access to our online wellbeing hub with 24/7 telephone support, counselling sessions, and expert advice
• Support from our team of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development