Head of Events & Community Engagement

Your Trust; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Trust in Rochdale area is seeking a General Manager - Events and Programming to lead the development and delivery of a dynamic events portfolio across our venues. You will oversee programming, production, box office and partnerships, ensuring safety, high standards and robust income generation while guiding a multi-site team.

This role requires extensive senior operations experience in events, strong budgeting skills, and a track record of building collaborations with internal and external

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Extensive senior events or entertainment experience.
• Proven track record managing venues in the entertainment industry.
• Experience leading multi-site teams.
• Ability to build partnerships with internal and external organisations.
• Strong event marketing and scheduling experience.
• Experience budgeting and operating under tight financial constraints.
• Ability to develop and manage a full events programme across venues.
• Knowledge of music and events industry, including contracting.
• Experience managing large, complex budgets.
• Strong coordination skills and flexible across evenings/weekends/bank holidays.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, delivery and growth of the Events and Entertainment Team across Your Trust venues.
• Provide operational leadership and ensure events are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain commercial viability and maximise income generation.
• Oversee programming, technical production and box office operations.
• Deliver a diverse portfolio of professional, community, cultural and sporting events.
• Grow audiences and participation and strengthen community engagement.
• Contribute to the organisation's financial sustainability and reputation.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Team leadership

Partnership development

Marketing & scheduling

Communication skills

Time management

Flexible working hours

Venue operations

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Job description

Your Trust in Rochdale area is seeking a General Manager - Events and Programming to lead the development and delivery of a dynamic events portfolio across our venues. You will oversee programming, production, box office and partnerships, ensuring safety, high standards and robust income generation while guiding a multi-site team.

This role requires extensive senior operations experience in events, strong budgeting skills, and a track record of building collaborations with internal and external