Events Manager — Hands-On, Dynamic Venue Ops Lead

Yorkshire Agricultural Society; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Pension contributions

Staff socials

Employee assistance programme

GP helpline

Complimentary show tickets

Job summary

Yorkshire Agricultural Society is seeking an energetic Events Operative to join the Pavilions of Harrogate team. You will help deliver safe, successful events, lead shifts, and work hands-on across venue preparation, operation, and client liaison.

This role is physically demanding, fast-paced, with 90% hands-on work in the venue and 10% in the office. You will contribute to guest experiences, support sales show rounds, and uphold health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of events operational delivery and management.
• Experience in client and stakeholder management.
• Experience working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the venue is prepared for arrival according to the client's specification, setting out furniture, installing electrical cables and AV equipment etc. This is a hands-on role.
• Contribute to the overall organisational goals.
• Be an integral part of the events team.
• Display the P.R.O.U.D values of the Society.
• Support the Event Team in the successful delivery of events.
• Ensure Functions and Events are managed correctly
• Manage all contractors, sub-contractors and casual workers as required by events.
• Ensure the venue is presented to meet standards of cleanliness.

Job description

Yorkshire Agricultural Society is seeking an energetic Events Operative to join the Pavilions of Harrogate team. You will help deliver safe, successful events, lead shifts, and work hands-on across venue preparation, operation, and client liaison.

This role is physically demanding, fast-paced, with 90% hands-on work in the venue and 10% in the office. You will contribute to guest experiences, support sales show rounds, and uphold health and safety standards.