Heritage Events & Community Programs Lead (Part-Time)

OPRA GROUP; Ilford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

OPRA GROUP in Ilford, Essex, is seeking a part-time Programme & Events Manager to develop and deliver a diverse programme of events, exhibitions, workshops and community activities at a historic venue and gardens.

You will work with stakeholders, volunteers and suppliers to ensure events are delivered to high standards, commercially viable and aligned with the venue's objectives, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience managing events, programmes or community engagement activities.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing budgets and coordinating multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and deliver a varied programme of events, exhibitions, workshops and community activities.
• Identify opportunities to increase visitor engagement and generate revenue.
• Build and maintain relationships with local organisations, community groups, artists and stakeholders.
• Manage event logistics including planning, scheduling, budgets, suppliers and risk assessments.
• Coordinate marketing activity with internal and external partners.
• Monitor programme performance and report on attendance and outcomes.
• Ensure events comply with health and safety requirements.
• Support volunteer engagement and community participation initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Social media experience

Communication skills

Job description

OPRA GROUP in Ilford, Essex, is seeking a part-time Programme & Events Manager to develop and deliver a diverse programme of events, exhibitions, workshops and community activities at a historic venue and gardens.

You will work with stakeholders, volunteers and suppliers to ensure events are delivered to high standards, commercially viable and aligned with the venue's objectives, with occasional evenings and weekends.