Event Manager

Manchester Central; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A major event venue in Manchester seeks an experienced event manager for a full-time, permanent role. You'll coordinate various events, manage budgets, and ensure high standards. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in event management and is able to lead a team under pressure. This position recognizes diverse skills and encourages applications from individuals who align with the role’s requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing and delivering a variety of events at a similar level and to high standards.
• Experience of working within forecasted budgets.
• Experience of managing event health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating a variety of events including Exhibitions, Conferences, Banquets and Special Events.
• Ensuring that event objectives and targets are achieved.
• Effectively monitoring and forecasting event budgets to ensure compliance.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Health and safety management

People management

Calm under pressure

Job description

Reporting directly to the Senior Event Manager, this role is working on a full time, permanent basis.

Rotas are provided at least 2 months in advance for the majority of shifts.

We recognise that skills, experience, and potential come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply if you see a strong alignment between your abilities and this opportunity - even if you don’t check every box. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and value different perspectives and backgrounds.

Duties and responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating a variety of events including Exhibitions, Conferences, Banquets and Special Events
• Ensuring that event objectives and targets are achieved and potential income is maximised for Manchester Central
• Effectively monitoring and forecasting event budgets, ensuring that events are delivered to requirements, within allocated budget

Qualifications

• A proven track recordof managing and delivering a variety of events at a similar level and to high standards
• Experience ofworking within forecasted budgets
• Experience of managing event health and safety

Requirements

• Be committed to delivering high standards with enthusiasm
• Remain calm under pressure
• Be an excellent people manager – able to motivate and lead a team in a fast moving and challenging environment