Events & Community Engagement Manager

Stopgap - Marketing, Digital & Creative Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Stopgap - Marketing, Digital & Creative Recruitment is seeking a DYNAMIC placemaking lead in Reading for a 9-12 month maternity cover. The role is onsite and will drive tenant engagement, events strategy, and CSR initiatives across occupier businesses.

You will manage external agencies, create compelling content on camera, and build strong local networks with HR, wellbeing and ESG leads. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event management, community engagement or placemaking.
• Experience working with occupiers in real estate preferred.
• Proven track record in managing external agency relationships, media plans, and writing briefs.
• Outgoing personality comfortable being visible onsite, building relationships, and creating content on camera.
• Passion for corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and community-led projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive tenant engagement and build networks with HR, Wellbeing, D&I, and ESG leads across occupier businesses.
• Oversee the annual events strategy, from large-scale bi-monthly activations to weekly wellbeing workshops.
• Manage external marketing and event agencies through clear briefs and plans.
• Capture real-time photo and video content to bring the park to life for tenant communications.
• Develop and lead local CSR and community initiatives with schools, charities, and sports groups.
• Gather occupier feedback via surveys to elevate event performance and tenant satisfaction.

Skills

Event management

Community engagement

Placemaking

External agency management

Content creation

Stakeholder management

CSR & sustainability

Job description

• JOB TYPE: Contract (9-12 month maternity cover)
• LOCATION: Reading/Onsite

Looking for a dynamic, visible community builder to bring a high-profile business hub to life. This hands-on placemaking role in Reading gives you the creative freedom to design impactful experiences, lead major events, and drive real ESG engagement. 9-12 month maternity cover. Mid-End October start.

About The Company

• My client is a global leader in the property space.

ABOUT THE ROLE

What you'll be doing

• Drive tenant engagement and build strong networks with HR, Wellbeing, D&I, and ESG leads across multiple the occupier businesses
• Oversee the annual events strategy, ranging from large-scale bi-monthly activations to weekly health and wellbeing workshops
• Manage and hold external marketing and event agencies accountable through clear briefs, structured plans, and regular feedback
• Capture real-time, engaging photo and video content around the park to bring the place to life as an attractive place to work and for tenant communications
• Develop and lead local CSR and community initiatives, partnering with nearby schools, charities, and sports groups
• Gather occupier feedback through surveys to continuously elevate event performance and tenant satisfaction.

ABOUT YOU

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event management, community engagement or placemaking. Experience working with occupiers in real estate preferred
• Proven track record in managing external agency relationships, media plans, and writing briefs
• Outgoing personality who is comfortable being visible onsite, building relationships with occupiers and the local community and creating content on camera
• Passion for corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and community-led projects
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

You MUST have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.

Marketing, Digital and Creative Recruitment