Event Manager

FS1 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Event Manager in Manchester to accurately time various sporting events using advanced chip timing technology. Key responsibilities include setting up timing equipment, coordinating with event organisers, and troubleshooting issues. Ideal candidates should have experience with timing equipment, excellent time management skills, and a UK driving licence. This role offers opportunities for growth and networking with sporting athletes.

Benefits

Clear company progression development plan

Access to a company van for events

Opportunity to network with event coordinators

Company loyalty scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with timing equipment and/or sports events is ideal.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• Full standard manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate timing equipment effectively.
• Coordinate with event organisers and participants to ensure a seamless experience.
• Troubleshoot any technical or physical issues with timing equipment.
• Complete the event set-up and clear down of all equipment.
• Support with any participant inquiries raised on-site promptly.
• Provide honest event feedback to support company and individual development.

Job description

Overview

Our client is currently seeking an Event Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The Event Manager will be responsible for accurately timing various sporting events across the UK using advanced chip timing technology.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate timing equipment effectively
• Coordinate with event organisers and participants to ensure a seamless experience
• Troubleshoot any technical or physical issues with timing equipment
• Complete the event set-up and clear down of all equipment
• Support with any participant inquiries raised on-site promptly
• Provide honest event feedback to support company and individual development

Key Skills and Experience

• Timing equipment and/or sports events experience (ideal)
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Full standard manual UK driving licence

Company Benefits

• Clear company progression development plan with opportunities for growth.
• Access to a company van for events when required.
• Great opportunity to network with other event coordinators and sporting athletes.
• Fantastic company reward system for competitions
• Company loyalty scheme

FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions. Please contact us to discuss one of our many positions.