Event Manager (Arenas)

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading events organization as an Event Manager in Birmingham. You'll oversee a variety of concerts and events, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction. Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking and lunch

Pension matching up to 7%

Life Assurance cover

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Cash Health

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to manage various events with changing workloads.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements for Arena events.

Responsibilities

• Deliver live events by interpreting clients’ requirements.
• Produce event schedules and liaise with internal departments.

Skills

Event Management

Logistics

Crowd Management

Job description

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Join the NEC Group and be part of something extraordinary!

The NEC Group is looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences through world-class events and services.

We have a fantastic opening for an Event Manager to join our team.

You’ll be working across two of the UK's top 10 arenas which hold over 200 events and welcome 1.5 million fans every year. Based in Birmingham City Centre and on the NEC Campus in Solihull, you'll be part of a team that welcomes people to a wide variety of events – from concerts and comedy to sporting and family events… No two days are ever the same!

About The Role

This role will plan and deliver a variety of concerts and events within the arenas, as well as taking on responsibility for other event related projects as required.

Day to day you will…

• Deliver our live events by interpreting clients’ requirements in line with the Arenas Policies and Procedures.
• Produce event schedules for clients and internal departments, liaise with and direct internal service departments and assist with all administration and collation of information relating to the event.
• To undertake the Duty Manager Role & Load in Manager Role as and when required.

About You

Our Ideal Candidate will…

• Have the ability to manage a variety of events, with an understanding of how to prioritise an ever-changing workload
• Demonstrate an understanding of fire, incident & emergency, evacuation and crowd management plans for both Arenas and knowledge of Venue Rules & Regulations.
• Basic experience of logistics and/or Technical knowledge.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements for Arena events.
• The ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues, industry peers and clients.

We believe in people to people (we are a people first business), love of difference (because embracing and celebrating difference brings our business to life) and being moment makers (memories are made here so we make every moment matter).

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working options
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 after one year plus all UK bank holidays
• Free onsite parking and lunch when working
• Pension matching up to 7% (and you can contribute more)
• Life Assurance cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental, Cash Health, and Holiday Buy
• Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits

The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.

Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.

Disclaimer: due to high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date.