Outdoor Events & Programs Manager

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge Botanic Garden in Cambridge invites applications for an experienced outdoor event manager to lead a diverse programme of open-air events.

You will design, develop and deliver public events, lead new concepts from inception to post-event evaluation, and work to grow scale, impact and income targets while promoting the Garden's core purposes. You will also manage annual events such as Festival of Plants, Apple Day, and Botanic Lights.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver a dynamic programme of public events.
• Lead development of new event concepts from inception through planning and implementation to post-event evaluation.
• Enhance the scale, scope and impact of the event programme to promote the Garden and attract visitors and contribute to income targets.
• Develop the Botanic Garden's annual events such as Festival of Plants, Apple Day and Botanic Lights.

Job description

University of Cambridge Botanic Garden in Cambridge invites applications for an experienced outdoor event manager to lead a diverse programme of open-air events.

You will design, develop and deliver public events, lead new concepts from inception to post-event evaluation, and work to grow scale, impact and income targets while promoting the Garden's core purposes. You will also manage annual events such as Festival of Plants, Apple Day, and Botanic Lights.