Events Manager

Orders of St. John Care Trust; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Hollid

Higher weekend rates

Life assurance

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Refer a Friend scheme (£1000)

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

Orders of St. John Care Trust in the UK is seeking an Events Manager in Trowbridge to lead all in-house events and activities across our care home.

You will manage a team of Events Assistants, coordinate with suppliers, build partnerships with local groups and ensure every event enriches residents’ wellbeing while balancing budgets and resources. This role requires exceptional organisational skills and a genuine passion for creating meaningful experiences for older people.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan and deliver first-class hospitality, activities and events that enrich residents’ lives.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience coordinating events with external suppliers and venues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house events and activities programme for residents.
• Manage and support a team of Events Assistants; provide direction and motivation.
• Coordinate with homes, suppliers and community groups to deliver high-quality events.
• Monitor budgets, evaluate event success and reflect outcomes in care plans.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning

Job description

We’re one of the largest not for profit care provider in the UK, specialising in providing high quality, person-centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing nationwide.

At OSJCT we care about our residents and we care about each other. That means you’ll enjoy great career development working for an expanding organisation. Because we’re a not for profit trust, we invest every penny we make in the people who live in our homes and the people who work here too. This means better quality care and lovely homes for our residents, along with competitive wages and great training and development for our people.

We provide outstanding care, working closely with leading experts on dementia and elderly care. And we’re currently modernising our portfolio of care homes - refurbishing our existing homes and moving into new, inspiring, contemporary care homes too.

As we expand nationwide, we need more people with the right mix of skills, passion and ambition to help us grow even more.

Events Manager

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Events Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering a first-class experience for our residents.

As Events Manager, you’ll take the lead in coordinating and managing all aspects of our in-house events and activities programme. Events and activities are central to our commitment to providing an enriching lifestyle for residents, helping them maintain their interests, enjoy new experiences and live life to the full.

You’ll develop a varied programme of events and activities that reflects the calendar year, national celebrations and, most importantly, the interests and preferences of our residents. From special occasions and themed events to daily activities and excursions, you’ll ensure there are plenty of opportunities for residents to socialise, participate and make lasting memories.

You’ll manage and support a team of Events Assistants, providing direction and encouragement to ensure activities and events are delivered to a consistently high standard. Working closely with colleagues across the home, you’ll coordinate arrangements, collaborate with external suppliers and ensure every detail contributes to an excellent resident experience.

Building strong relationships with the local community will be an essential part of your role. You’ll seek opportunities to develop partnerships, welcome community groups and promote Melksham Gardens as a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work and visit.

You’ll also manage budgets, evaluate the success of events and activities, and ensure residents’ individual interests and participation are reflected in their care plans.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have excellent knowledge of planning and delivering first-class hospitality, activities and events that enrich residents’ lives and help them live life to the full.

You’ll bring positive energy, creativity and a strong resident focus, alongside excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. You’ll be confident leading a team, managing multiple priorities and building relationships with residents, colleagues, external suppliers and the wider community.

Ideally, you’ll have a Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience.

You’ll also have:

• Proven experience as an Events Manager or in a similar role, preferably within a luxury hospitality or senior living environment.
• Experience planning and delivering regular events and daily activities, both within and outside the home, including excursions.
• Experience developing comprehensive programmes of activities and events at least six months in advance.
• Strong budget management and negotiation skills.
• The ability to record and evaluate the success of events and activities, including reflecting outcomes in individual care plans.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends and public holidays as required to deliver a first-class service.
• The ability to participate in an on-call arrangement.

Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about creating meaningful experiences for older people and understand how activities, social connections and community involvement contribute to residents’ health and wellbeing.

You’ll be proactive, adaptable and full of ideas, with the leadership skills to inspire your team and the enthusiasm to help establish something special. You’ll take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality while building a welcoming community that reflects the spirit and ethos of Melksham Gardens.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work. We’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in.

We’re committed to supporting our colleagues to grow and develop, offering opportunities for training and development within a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

Here are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Company sick pay (after probation)
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you up to £1,000 for every recommendation who successfully starts working for us
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for wellbeing and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.