Immersive Events Experience Lead

The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises; Fairford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation charity organization in Fairford seeks an experienced event project lead to manage key showground operations at the Royal International Air Tattoo. Your role includes overseeing graphics, coordinating traders, and enhancing customer experience. Candidates should possess strong event management skills, sales experience, and a commitment to high standards. A competitive salary and perks are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

50% discount for additional tickets to events

Staff wellbeing and social events

Responsibilities

• Manage all branded graphics and printing on the RIAT showground.
• Lead procurement and implementation of retail traders and activity providers.
• Support sales of third-party retail trading and sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop and deliver themed areas and coordinate catering concessions.
• Ensure delivery of customer engagement touchpoints.
• Recruit, train and manage temporary staff and volunteers.
• Liaise with Ground and Air Operations for consumer-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with RAFCTE sustainability requirements.

Skills

Sales and marketing

Organisation and time management

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines effectively

Strong collaboration skills across departments and with clients

Accuracy and attention to detail

Negotiating effectively

Leadership and motivational abilities

Effective written and verbal communication abilities

Education

‘A Level’ standard of education or equivalent experience

Significant track record of managing and delivering outdoor events or exhibitions

Experience in sales of concession opportunities and negotiating contracts

Budget management

Job description

An aviation charity organization in Fairford seeks an experienced event project lead to manage key showground operations at the Royal International Air Tattoo. Your role includes overseeing graphics, coordinating traders, and enhancing customer experience. Candidates should possess strong event management skills, sales experience, and a commitment to high standards. A competitive salary and perks are offered.