Events Manager

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an exceptional Events Manager for a permanent position near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The role involves leading a year-round events program, managing profitability, and creating community engagement. Candidates should have a proven events management background, strong communication skills, and a clean driving license. Competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 plus benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 Days holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension

On-site car parking

Professional growth and paid training

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing successful events.
• Strong communication skills to engage with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of a year-round events programme.
• Monitor budgets and manage costs for event profitability.
• Recruit and motivate the event management team.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance public engagement.
• Prepare reports on financial performance against objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Social Media Management

Customer Experience

Content Creation

Job description

Overview

Events Manager – Spider is advertising on behalf of a client who is seeking an exceptional Events Manager, to join their team on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, in this full-time, permanent position.

Why them?

They are set in the Suffolk countryside, with a heritage dating back to Roman times and has been owned by the family since 1904. The Estate couples charity work with business ventures like farming and residential properties, hosting public events that engage the community. Their dedicated team is at the heart of this success.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary of £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, the chance to work with a successful business with growth opportunities, and an enhanced pension scheme.

About the role

As the Events Manager, you will play a pivotal role within their senior management team, continuing to build upon their existing successful events such as their Christmas, PYO Sunflower and Pumpkin events as well as develop, coordinate, and implement 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 their 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.

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

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