Senior Event Programming Manager 9m FTC

Sodexo Live!; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits fund £1,300

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Pension plan

Generous leave

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking a Senior Event Programming Manager to lead the development and delivery of a dynamic programme of ticketed events at Fulham Pier, London.

You will curate diverse events spanning culture, music, comedy, wellness, family, community, arts, learning and live entertainment. You will partner with the Fulham Pier team and external partners to ensure events align with commercial objectives, drive attendance and enhance visitor experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in creating and delivering creative event programmes.
• Experience in commercial events, culture or venue settings.
• Strong knowledge of London events market and audience trends.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, margins and revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the venue’s overall creative programming strategy for ticketed events.
• Curate a diverse calendar of events including live performances, cultural events, immersive experiences, talks, workshops and brand activations.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and motivate colleagues to perform at their best.
• Maintain strong relationships with Fulham Pier’s programming team and external partners; review successes and set targets.
• Deliver programming that drives revenue, ticket sales and attendance targets; maximise event performance with marketing and partnerships teams.
• Negotiate fees, contracts and commercial terms with artists, promoters and suppliers; manage budgets and profitability.
• Produce monthly revenue forecasts and identify risks and opportunities to budget performance.

Skills

Creative event programming

London events market knowledge

Negotiation and relationship-building

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Venue systems (Priava)

Salesforce

Tools

Priava

Salesforce

Job description

Senior Event Programming Manager (12m FTC) – Maternity Cover

• Flexible Benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits

Job Introduction:

Sodexo Live! is seeking a creative and commercially astute Senior Event Programming Manager – 9m FTC Maternity Cover to join the team at Fulham Pier, London’s newest riverside destination.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a dynamic programme of ticketed events spanning culture, music, comedy, wellness, family, community, arts, learning and live entertainment. You will play a key role in continuing to establish Fulham Pier as a vibrant destination, driving audience growth, enhancing visitor experience and delivering strong commercial performance.

Working in close partnership with the Fulham Pier team, Sodexo Live! colleagues, and a network of suppliers, artists, promoters brand partners, you will curate and deliver a diverse and engaging events calendar that supports the venue’s strategic and commercial objectives.

What You’ll Do:

Service & Guest Care

• Develop and deliver the venue’s overall creative programming strategy for ticketed events


• Curate a diverse calendar of events including, but not limited to, live performances, cultural events, immersive experiences, talks, workshops, and brand activations


• Foster a collaborative and inspiring team environment that motivates and encourages colleagues to engage and perform at their best


• Foster and maintain a strong relationship with Fulham Piers programming team, holding regular meetings to review successes, set targets, and establish the events schedule.


• Deliver programming that drives revenue, ticket sales, and attendance targets


• Work closely with commercial, marketing and partnerships teams to maximise event performance


• Manage all aspects of artist/promoter/supplier relationships including negotiating fees, contracts, and commercial terms


• Deliver budgeted revenue, profit, and contribution targets across all event categories and venue spaces.


• Maximise revenue opportunities and profitability through effective commercial management, strategic pricing, yield optimisation, and the use of venue management systems such as Priava, Salesforce and other revenue management tools.


• Maintain a thorough understanding of venue operating costs, margins, and resource requirements to ensure all event proposals and contracts are commercially viable and profitable.


• Produce accurate monthly revenue forecasts, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to budget performance.

Who we are looking for:

• A strong track record of developing and delivering creative event programmes.


• Experience working in a commercial events, cultural, entertainment or venue environment.


• Excellent knowledge of the London events market and current audience trends.


• A strong network of artists, suppliers, promoters, content providers and creative partners.


• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.


• Experience managing budgets, margins, revenue targets and event profitability.


• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across integrated client, venue and operational teams.


• A creative, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to generate fresh and engaging programming ideas.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple events, suppliers and priorities.


• A collaborative, people-focused approach and the ability to build positive, long-lasting relationships.


• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make confident decisions and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.


• Flexibility to support events outside of standard office hours when required.


• A genuine passion for creating memorable experiences and contributing to the growth of a new destination.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll join a team that creates exceptional experiences at standout venues, with the opportunity to make a real impact at one of London’s newest riverside destinations.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and a range of Sodexo benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and future, including:

• Access to mental health and wellbeing support.


• Employee Assistance Programme offering legal, financial, personal and work-related support.


• 24/7 virtual GP access.


• Sodexo discounts and savings for you, your family and friends.


• Pension plan to help you save for the future.


• Generous leave and support for important life moments.


• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.


• The opportunity to be part of a creative, collaborative and purpose-led team within Sodexo Live!

At Fulham Pier, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a diverse events programme, build meaningful partnerships and help create memorable experiences for local communities, London audiences and visitors alike.

About Sodexo Live!

At Sodexo Live!, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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