Event Manager

London Stadium; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stadium is seeking an Event Manager to support the Head of Event and Venue Delivery with a range of event and commercial operations, including major events, filming and other operational requirements. The role includes coordinating with the community track team and external park team on event operations in adjoining spaces and transitioning the stadium for summer programming.

You will bring a strong background in venue events management with knowledge of contract management, forecasting,

Qualifications

• Strong background in venue events management.
• Experience in contract management and forecasting.
• Experience in event management planning and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with event and filming organizers' project managers, production managers, and health and safety teams to plan and deliver venue events.
• Oversee the full programme from initiation through post-event reporting and debriefing.
• Work with safety plans, risk assessments and method statements.

Skills

Event management

Contract management

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About The Role

London Stadium are looking for an Event Manager to join the team and support the Head of Event and Venue Delivery with a range of event and commercial operations, including major events, filming and other operational requirements. This will also include assisting as part of a venue team with the yearly transition of the stadium for our summer event programme as well as supporting our community track team and external park team on event operations in our adjoining spaces. You will bring a strong background in venue events management with knowledge and experience in contract management, forecasting, event management planning and stakeholder engagement.

The role will involve liaising with event and filming organisers' project managers, production managers, and health and safety teams, to ensure the efficient planning and delivery of venue events. This includes the full programme, from initiation through to post event reporting and debriefing. The role also requires direct experience of working with safety plans, risk assessments and method statements.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a positive, proactive attitude with a creative flair to problem solving whilst working to changing timelines and priorities. You will work with autonomy on various projects and demonstrate excellent time management skills.

Please see specific duties and requirements in the Role Profile and Person Specification in the recruitment pack that can be downloaded from our careers page.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. If you don't feel confident applying because you don't meet every single requirement in the role profile- please don't let that stop you. We encourage you to use the application to highlight what you can bring to the role - your passion, achievements, and experience as well as your values. So, if this role excites you, don't let our role description hold you back, get applying!