Senior Live Events Manager - Large-Venue Operations

Applefields School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Local government pension

Job summary

Harrogate Convention Centre is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead live delivery, safety and client liaison across a busy venue. You will drive planning and coordination from client brief to on-the-floor delivery, ensuring professional, safe events.

You will act as Duty Manager, coordinate staff and contractors, and translate requirements into actionable plans while upholding high standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing live events in a large venue or equivalent complex setting.
• Ability to translate client requirements into clear operational plans.
• Knowledge of health and safety, licensing, security and first aid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Bring events to life by planning, coordinating and delivering all event types across Harrogate Convention Centre.
• Act as Duty Manager for events, leading operational delivery in a large venue environment.
• Coordinate staff, suppliers and contractors to ensure the right resources at the right time.
• Turn client requirements into clear operational orders, schedules and costings while maintaining presentation.
• Work with internal teams, suppliers and emergency services to deliver high-quality events.
• Ensure health and safety, licensing and safeguarding are embedded throughout planning and delivery.

Skills

Event management

Planning & coordination

Health & safety

Client liaison

Communication

IT skills

Education

First Aid at Work

FREC 3

SIA Door Supervisor

Personal Licence

Tools

Momentus

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harrogate Convention Centre is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead live delivery, safety and client liaison across a busy venue. You will drive planning and coordination from client brief to on-the-floor delivery, ensuring professional, safe events.

You will act as Duty Manager, coordinate staff and contractors, and translate requirements into actionable plans while upholding high standards at all times.