Events manager

BASC; Rossett; Hybride; GBP 38 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BASC is seeking an Events Manager to deliver its flagship events across the UK. You will plan, coordinate and oversee on-site delivery, manage third-party suppliers and stand design, and ensure safety and quality across venues.

With responsibility for budgets, timelines and reporting, you will work with multiple teams, travel UK-wide (vehicle provided where appropriate) and report to the Deputy Director of Shooting and Operations. Home-based with UK travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale public, stakeholder, exhibition or member-facing events across multiple locations.
• Experience managing event budgets, cost control, procurement and financial reporting.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers, contractors and venue teams.
• Project management qualification or experience of using Microsoft Project or equivalent project-management software.
• Experience of using CAD or similar stand-design software.
• Strong project management, organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines and stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead the operational planning and delivery of key BASC events including logistics, budgets and on-site execution.
• Develop event plans, risk assessments and post-event reviews.
• Coordinate with BASC departments and external suppliers to align content and objectives.
• Ensure health and safety, quality standards and governance throughout the event lifecycle.

Connaissances

Event management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Outils

Microsoft Project

CAD software

Description du poste

Salary/Vehicle: Circa £42,000
Location: Home-based (with travel around the UK and to BASC head office)
Reporting to: Deputy director of shooting and operations
Closing Date: 8 November 2026
Reference: EM/OCT/2026

Role information

The events manager is responsible for the successful delivery of BASC’s flagship events, which are central to member engagement, public presence, stakeholder relationships, commercial partnerships and BASC’s reputation across the shooting and conservation sector.

The role provides structured event management from concept to post-event review, delivering against agreed objectives, approved budgets, timelines, risks, responsibilities and reporting requirements.

Leading planning and operational delivery, the events manager will coordinate activity across BASC departments, manage third-party suppliers and event organisers, oversee stand design and on-site execution and ensure events are delivered safely, professionally and in line with agreed objectives. The role also requires a resilient, agile and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

Our vision

All BASC employees are expected to contribute to our vision:

Fight for sustainable shooting and conservation of the countryside.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

The events manager is responsible for the successful delivery of BASC’s flagship events, which are central to member engagement, public presence, stakeholder relationships, commercial partnerships and BASC’s reputation across the shooting and conservation sector.

The role provides structured event management from concept to post-event review, delivering against agreed objectives, approved budgets, timelines, risks, responsibilities and reporting requirements.

Leading planning and operational delivery, the events manager will coordinate activity across BASC departments, manage third-party suppliers and event organisers, oversee stand design and on-site execution, and ensure events are delivered safely, professionally and in line with agreed objectives. The role also requires a resilient, agile and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

1. Event management

• Lead the operational planning and delivery of Key events in BASC’s calendar, including logistics, timelines, contractor management, agreed budgets and on-site execution, in line with the approved objectives.
• Develop and maintain event project plans, schedules, operational resource requirements, risk assessments, operational documentation and post-event review processes for approval where required.
• Develop and maintain project plans, delivery schedules, risk registers, decision logs and operational governance documentation to ensure effective control and accountability throughout the event lifecycle.
• Act as the central point of contact for event organisers, suppliers, contractors, internal teams and key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and delivery against agreed milestones.
• Deliver agreed brand standards, messaging, member experience, stakeholder engagement activity and operational standards across events.
• Work flexibly across the events calendar to support peak delivery periods.

2. Stand design and on-site execution

• Manage supplier relationships for stand build and infrastructure, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Work with internal teams to draw, design, plan and deliver stand theme, layout and build.
• Oversee on-site delivery, including stand build, live event days and breakdown, ensuring health and safety compliance, operational continuity and effective issue management.
• Lead on-site staff and volunteer briefings, contractor coordination, risk documentation and incident escalation, ensuring delivery teams are prepared and supported.
• Lead health and safety planning, ensuring risk assessments, contractor documentation, operational briefings and incident procedures are completed and implemented effectively.

3. Cross-team collaboration, governance and reporting

• Coordinate with colleagues across BASC to secure agreed content, staffing, campaign alignment, member engagement activity and operational support for key events.
• Build effective working relationships across BASC, including engagement with the senior executive team where required to support event delivery.
• Monitor and report against agreed performance measures and provide regular progress updates to your line manager.
• Prepare post-event evaluation reports covering outcomes, lessons learned, budget performance, stakeholder feedback and any recommendations for future delivery.
• Develop repeatable event processes, templates, operating procedures and delivery standards in line with directorate governance requirements.
• Provide regular progress, risk, budget and delivery updates to your line manager.
• Provide project planning and delivery support for wider shooting and operations directorate projects where required by your line manager.

4. Strategic direction and authority

• The events manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and operational delivery of approved events and projects. Responsibility for strategic direction, organisational priorities, budget approval, performance measures, resource allocation and governance remains with the executive and deputy director of shooting and operations. The events manager will make recommendations and provide delivery oversight within delegated authority levels.

Experience Essential skills, knowledge and achievements

Proven experience managing large-scale public, stakeholder, exhibition or member-facing events across multiple locations.

Proven experience of managing event budgets, cost control, procurement and financial reporting.

Experience working with third-party suppliers, contractors and venue teams.

Project management qualification or experience of using Microsoft Project or equivalent project-management software.

Experience of using CAD or similar stand-design software.

Strong project management, organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines and stakeholders.

Ability to lead event planning and execution with minimal supervision, escalating risks and decisions appropriately.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.

Ability to interpret and work with floor plans, site layouts and stand drawings.

A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.

A calm, resilient leadership style and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Ability to work from home and travel throughout the UK for meetings, site visits and event delivery. A vehicle will be provided where appropriate.

General requirements

BASC head office is based in Marford Mill, Rossett, with country and regional offices across the UK.

We have an agile working approach, with our core hours being between 8.30 – 5.30 Monday to Friday. We do expect some weekend and out-of-hours working to support our membership engagement. Your working hours are stated in your contract of employment.

You are expected to be flexible, agile and willing to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

All our employees must always act as a positive ambassador for the association when dealing with members or representing the association in other ways.