Events Manager

Rougham Estate Farm; Bramford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural estate is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead and enhance its events program. The role involves strategic planning, budget management, and team leadership to deliver exceptional events year-round. Candidates should have a strong background in event management, social media skills, and a passion for customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days holiday per annum

Pension scheme

Professional growth opportunities

On-site car parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing successful events, including outdoor events.
• Experience in a similar role, such as Senior Event Coordinator or Assistant Event Manager.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and execution of a year-round events programme.
• Monitor budgets and ensure profitability for all events.
• Recruit, train, and motivate the Event management team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance public engagement.
• Prepare insightful reports tracking progress and financial performance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Social media management

Content creation

Project management

Job description

Overview

Events Manager - Rougham Estate Farms are seeking an exceptional Events Manager to join their team at Rougham Estate, Rougham, outside Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Holiday: 32 days per annum, including Bank Holidays.
• Pension
• Employee extras: on-site car parking, professional growth and paid training, a supportive team environment, growth opportunities, and an enhanced pension scheme.

About the role

As the Events Manager, you will play a pivotal role within our senior management team, continuing to build upon our existing successful events such as our Christmas, PYO Sunflower and Pumpkin events, and developing, coordinating, and implementing new public-facing events across the Estate. Working hours for this role will vary throughout the week to accommodate the estate\'s events and operational needs.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and execution of a year-round events programme that aligns with our mission and financial objectives.
• Monitor budgets, manage costs, and ensure profitability for all events while maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.
• Recruit, train, and motivate the Event management team, fostering a culture of excellence in customer service and team morale.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance public engagement and broaden the Estate\'s outreach.
• Prepare insightful reports for the Estate Manager, tracking progress and financial performance against established objectives.

About you

You are a detail-oriented Events Manager, a creative thinker with a proven track record in managing successful events, including outdoor events, as a Senior Event Coordinator or Assistant Event Manager, who is looking to take the next step up the career ladder. Your strong communication skills allow you to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. You are adept at social media management and have a keen eye for content creation. With a passion for staying current on industry trends, you excel in delivering exceptional customer experiences and can manage multiple projects simultaneously. A clean driving licence is essential for this role, enabling you to easily navigate our beautiful estate and beyond.

How to apply

We would love to hear why you are motivated to apply for our Events Manager role and how your skills/experience make you suitable for this role. Please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. No recruitment agencies, please. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

Additional information

Additional keywords: Events Manager, Project Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Health and Safety, Estate Events, Event Operations, Event Marketing Manager, Venue Events Manager.