Events Manager

Tate; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected business organisation is seeking an Events Manager to handle the planning and delivery of various professional events across Hertfordshire. The role requires strong organisational skills and experience in managing events. Benefits include no weekend work and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates are proactive, creative, and able to drive across venues in Hertfordshire.

Benefits

No weekend or bank holiday work

Birthday off in addition to annual leave

Free parking

Pension scheme after 3 months

Qualifications

• Strong background in events management, ideally in a business or membership setting.
• Confident car driver available for travel across Hertfordshire.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end planning and delivery of professional business events.
• Venue sourcing and managing event logistics.
• Creating promotional materials and event-day collateral.

Skills

Events management experience

Organisational skills

Creative flair

Communication skills

Proficiency in social media tools

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Events Manager - Immediate Start (1-Year FTC)

Location: Hatfield office base with travel across Hertfordshire venues required.
Salary: Please discuss in person with Tate + Benefits
Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday (no weekends or bank holidays!)
Start Date: ASAP - interviews happening now! Start date in October needed to incorporate handover please.

Are you an experienced Events Manager ready to hit the ground running? We're looking for a confident and capable professional to join a respected business organisation delivering a wide range of weekday-only events across Hertfordshire.

You'll be part of a small, high-performing team of two, working alongside a highly accomplished Events Manager and supported by the wider operations team for larger events. This is a hands-on role with real impact - from breakfasts and lunches to gala dinners and conferences, you'll be at the heart of creating memorable experiences for the local business community.

What You'll Be Doing

• End-to-end planning and delivery of professional business events
• Venue sourcing and site visits across Hertfordshire
• Managing bookings, communications, and event logistics
• Liaising with speakers, sponsors, and delegates
• Creating event collateral and supporting on-site delivery
• Contributing to marketing efforts including social media and mailings

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in events management (ideally in a business or membership setting)
• Available immediately and able to interview quickly
• A confident car driver, happy to travel across Hertfordshire
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Creative flair with experience in social media and design tools (e.g. Canva, Photoshop) to produce promotional materials and event-day collateral
• A proactive, positive team player with great communication skills

Benefits

• No weekend or bank holiday work
• Birthday off in addition to annual leave
• Free parking
• Pension scheme (after 3 months)

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a visible and valued role. If you're ready to bring your creativity, professionalism, and energy to a team that delivers excellence - we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews will take place throughout the open vacancy period; please apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities and to ensuring a positive candidate experience. If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can support you.