Senior Stadium Events Manager

Barnsley Football Club; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Wanderers Football Club is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead the Conference and Events team, delivering planning and execution of corporate and public events to the highest standards.

You will develop a knowledgeable team, coordinate with Sales, culinary, and other departments, ensure compliance with health and safety and safeguarding policies, and maximise guest satisfaction and profitability.

Qualifications

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritise work.
• Resilience and problem solving attitude.
• Experience in a similar role and in a football stadium or large scale conference venue.

Responsibilities

• Lead the C&E team, giving clear direction to all team members.
• Identify peak business periods to plan recruitment in line with payroll budget.
• Efficiently schedule and control the working patterns of the core team.
• Train and coach team members to ensure high staff retention and engagement.
• Ensure staff are trained to required standards per Health and Safety and COSHH.
• Maintain briefing/de-briefing sessions with your team.
• Ensure conferencing and presentation/service standards are met.
• Liaise with C&E and culinary teams and other departments for effective communication.
• Provide clear directions for function set ups, operations and post-function.
• Establish guest-focused standards and procedures to meet demands.
• Attend pre/post function meetings with Sales.

Skills

Excellent communications

Calm under pressure

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Resilience

Attention to detail

Job description

Bolton Wanderers Football Club is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead the Conference and Events team, delivering planning and execution of corporate and public events to the highest standards.

You will develop a knowledgeable team, coordinate with Sales, culinary, and other departments, ensure compliance with health and safety and safeguarding policies, and maximise guest satisfaction and profitability.