Events Manager

WEBRECRUIT; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venue in London is seeking an experienced Events Manager to oversee the planning and execution of commercial events. This role involves managing client relationships and ensuring successful event delivery, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in event management and a passion for creativity.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health Cash Plan

Group Life Assurance

Staff discount at bar and café

Complimentary staff tickets

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in event management.
• Strong working knowledge of the live events industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and execute up to 30 events per year.
• Serve as a key point of contact for event clients.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Events Manager
London

The Organisation

Our client is an iconic venue. They open up space for creativity to empower people and communities - day in, night out. They’re on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK, so they give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills and be part of incredible moments that go down in history.

The Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Events Manager & Planner to support the management, planning, and execution of the Commercial Events Hire Programme. This role will serve as a key point of contact for event clients and production teams, overseeing the successful delivery of up to 30 events per year.

This role focuses on the planning and operational delivery of events for clients hiring our client’s dry hire venue.

Please note that while this position sits within the Commercial Directorate, it is specifically focused on commercial events and does not involve music programming.

Weekend and evening work will be required according to business needs.

About you:

You should have a minimum of two years’ professional experience in event management for private or corporate events, along with strong working knowledge of the live events industry. Just as important are your exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication and time management skills, and your calm, creative approach to problem-solving.

Our client welcomes applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. They encourage those currently underrepresented across the cultural sector and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.

If you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience our client is looking for, please click “Apply Now” to complete your application by 25 May 2024.

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 December 2025

Hours: 35 hours per week (excluding breaks)

Salary: £36,420.80 per annum

Application Deadline: 25 May 2025

Interviews: w/c 9 June 2025

Benefits:

- 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata

- Pension scheme

- Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme

- Season ticket loan

- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

- Health Cash Plan

- Group Life Assurance

- Staff discount at our client’s bar and café

- Complimentary staff tickets

All personal data submitted in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to our client retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.

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