Events & Community Engagement Manager

Foundation Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment seeks an experienced Events & Community Engagement Manager to own the occupier experience at a major Berkshire destination. You will design and deliver a programme of events and community initiatives across wellbeing, volunteering and education, partnering with occupiers, visitors and local groups.

You'll build strong relationships, manage budgets, and lead supplier coordination to deliver memorable, inclusive experiences year-round.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering a varied programme of events.
• Strong supplier, agency and budget management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience or an understanding of marketing, digital engagement and brand management.
• A creative approach and the confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• A hands-on approach - involved from idea to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an engaging programme of events and community activity throughout the year.
• Create and deliver a calendar of events, activations and community initiatives.
• Work with property and placemaking teams to develop engagement plans and budgets.
• Build relationships with occupiers and encourage participation across events.
• Organise activities around wellbeing, volunteering, charities, education and local community.
• Develop memorable larger-scale events that create a sense of community.
• Manage suppliers, agencies, and all event logistics from planning through to delivery.
• Ensure events are delivered safely, professionally, on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for smooth delivery.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Marketing understanding

Digital engagement

Brand management

Creative thinking

Organisational skills

Hands-on delivery

Tools

Event management software

Job description

I'm recruiting for an experienced Events & Community Engagement Manager to join a major commercial destination in Berkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the occupier experience and create a programme of events, initiatives and campaigns that genuinely bring people together. You'll be a visible presence across the site, building relationships with occupiers, visitors, local organisations and the wider community.

From wellbeing initiatives and charity partnerships to community projects, school engagement and larger-scale events, this is a role where you can really bring your own ideas to the table.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

You'll be responsible for developing and delivering an engaging programme of events and community activity throughout the year.

Your role will include:

• Creating and delivering a varied calendar of events, activations and community initiatives.
• Working with the wider property and placemaking teams to develop engagement plans and manage budgets.
• Building strong relationships with occupiers and encouraging participation across events and initiatives.
• Organising activities around wellbeing, volunteering, charities, education and the local community.
• Developing memorable larger-scale events that help create a real sense of community.
• Managing suppliers, agencies, contractors and all event logistics from planning through to delivery.
• Ensuring events are delivered safely, professionally, on time and within budget.
• Working closely with internal teams and service partners to ensure the smooth delivery of all activities.
• Building relationships with local businesses, community groups and other external stakeholders.
• Acting as a visible ambassador for the destination and providing an excellent experience for occupiers and visitors.
• Managing digital and physical communications across the site.
• Working with external agencies on marketing campaigns and brand activity.
• Monitoring engagement and gathering feedback to understand the occupier and visitor experience.
• Using surveys, feedback and other initiatives to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting campaigns that promote the destination and strengthen its profile.
• Contributing towards new ideas and initiatives that enhance the overall experience for everyone using the site.

IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE...

• Experience planning and delivering a varied programme of events.
• Strong supplier, agency and budget management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience or an understanding of marketing, digital engagement and brand management.
• A creative approach and the confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• A hands-on approach - happy to be involved from the initial idea right through to delivery on the day.
• A genuine passion for creating experiences and communities that people want to be part of.