Events Manager

Robinsons Brewery; Skipton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run brewery in Skipton is seeking an organized and passionate Events Manager to oversee event operations at The Tempest Arms. This role involves coordinating logistics, handling client communications, and leading events from start to finish. Candidates should have event coordination experience and a customer-first mindset. The position offers competitive salary, generous discounts, career development, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + tips

25% off food, drink & stays

50% off food on shift

Exclusive discounts at 800+ retailers

28 days paid holiday

NEST pension access

Excellent career progression

Fully funded apprenticeships

Mental health and wellbeing support

Healthcare cashplan

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination and/or previous Duty Manager responsibility.
• Background in hospitality with a true customer-first mindset.
• Confidence in hosting, engaging guests, and leading a team.
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handling all client communications and tailoring packages to their needs.
• Coordinating logistics, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Overseeing events on the day, leading from the front.
• Managing timelines and ensuring every detail runs smoothly.
• Supporting the pub team during quieter periods.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer-first mindset

Leadership

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Events Manager – Shape the Future of Events at The Tempest Arms!

Are you a dynamic, people-focused events professional ready for your next challenge?

Do you love working in a business where creativity is encouraged, your ideas are valued, and no two days are the same?

Would you thrive in a role that could flex between leading unforgettable events and supporting the wider pub operation during quieter periods?

If that sounds like your kind of opportunity, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

At The Tempest Arms in Skipton, part of the family‑run Robinsons Brewery, we’re looking for an organised, confident, and passionate Events Manager to take full ownership of our events offering across our beautiful function room, restaurant spaces, and outdoor areas.

This role is ideal for:

• An events specialist who wants to run exceptional weddings, celebrations, corporate gatherings, and seasonal events, or
• A hospitality manager with events experience who enjoys getting involved with the pub team when needed.

What You’ll Do

As our Events Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind every event—from the first enquiry to the final farewell. You’ll be responsible for:

• Handling all client communications and tailoring packages to their needs
• Coordinating logistics, suppliers, and internal teams
• Overseeing events on the day, leading from the front
• Managing timelines and ensuring every detail runs smoothly
• Supporting the pub team during quieter periods if the role develops into a dual position

This is a hands‑on role where hosting, organisation, and genuine hospitality come together.

What You’ll Bring

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in event coordination and/or previous Duty Manager responsibility
• A background in hospitality with a true customer‑first mindset
• Confidence in hosting, engaging guests, and leading a team
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail

What You’ll Get

Joining Robinsons means becoming part of a warm, supportive, long‑standing family business with fantastic benefits, including:

• Competitive salary + tips
• 25% off food, drink & stays with an employee discount card
• 50% off food on shift
• Exclusive discounts at 800+ retailers
• 28 days paid holiday
• NEST pension access
• Excellent career progression and personal development
• Fully funded apprenticeships and high‑quality training
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• ‘Healthcare cashplan’ for affordable medical cover
• Uniform provided
• Stability and support from a brewery that’s been thriving since 1838

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited to deliver exceptional events and contribute to the growing success of The Tempest Arms, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and start your next chapter with Robinsons Brewery.