Event Manager - Woolwich Works

Greenwich Council; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwich Council is seeking an experienced Event Manager to join its Events Team. This role involves planning and executing a diverse range of events from festivals to high-profile corporate functions. The successful candidate will need strong financial acumen, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Applicants should be passionate about event management and committed to enhancing community engagement through successful event execution.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in event management required.
• Strong financial and administrative skills essential.
• Knowledge of event safety management and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a variety of events.
• Coordinate operational requirements across teams.
• Serve as the main point of contact for events.

Skills

Customer Service

Financial Management

Event Safety Management

Logistical Administration

Production Management

Education

Experience in Event Management

Tools

Artifax Event

Event CRM Systems

Job description

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As our activity continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Event Manager to join our Events Team in delivering a dynamic and varied programme, including large-scale events, festivals, and commercial hires. This role will be central to the planning and execution of events for high-profile clients and well-known promoters, managing allocated events from inception to delivery.

The Event Manager will serve as the main point of contact, coordinating operational requirements across production teams, suppliers, and internal departments, and acting as the venues' representative throughout. They will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of both our commercial activities and artistic programmes.

The Trust does not receive ongoing revenue funding or subsidy; all income generated supports the organisation for the benefit of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, contribute to our reputation as a leading events venue, and promote the commercial opportunities available. Strong financial and administrative skills are essential, including the ability to track event costs, prepare post-event settlements, and reconcile event budgets from a venue perspective.

Is this job for you?

We’re looking for an experienced events professional to lead the delivery of a wide range of commercial and programmed events, including brand activations, full venue takeovers, summer music and food festivals, and high-profile conferences.

This role may suit someone with a background in producing, stage, and production management, who enjoys combining administrative planning with live operational delivery. While knowledge of production and technical terminology is helpful, it’s not essential. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, live events environment, whether from the arts, commercial, or festival sector, and be confident jumping into a busy calendar. You should have a solid understanding of event safety management, including risk assessments and method statements, and feel comfortable working directly with high-profile clients.

You’ll have experience working with a broad range of suppliers such as caterers, production, and security, and be confident managing these teams onsite during live events. You’ll also be comfortable navigating conflicting demands and supporting flexible blank canvas setups. Familiarity with Artifax Event will be an advantage, but we welcome experience with any event CRM systems. Ideally, you’ll be confident building function sheets and managing logistical administration that ensures the internal teams from Operations, Technical, and Catering receive accurate, timely information.

Above all, you’ll be excited by the potential of our spaces and passionate about the impact your work will have in helping us achieve the Trust’s overarching ambitions and objectives.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted no later than 23:59 on Sunday, 13 July. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 21 July 2025. If applying, please keep this date free in case you’re shortlisted. If you’re unable to complete a written application for any reason, please call [phone] to discuss alternative arrangements for assessing your suitability for the job. Please do so at least one week before the closing date.

We aim to provide feedback to all applicants upon request. Due to the high volume of applications, it may take some time to respond. We will inform you whether you have been successful or not, within the time frame outlined in the job advert. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as those identifying as D/deaf or disabled.