[25315] - Senior Events Manager

Our client is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Events Manager to join their Events team! The Senior Events Manager will have a significant role in the Events Team, overseeing the Parks and Corporate team and responsible for managing and delivering a wide range of outdoor events and activities within our parks and open spaces

Main Duties/Responsibilities 

Venue Management

• Be listed as DPS on certain venues
• Ensuring smooth venue booking process is in place for the team
• Providing clients with venue availability, quotes, and leading site visits
• Briefing clients on T&Cs for hire and licenses and supporting clients making event applications
• Ensuring all event application paperwork per event is complete and compliant with the requirements of the Event Policy
• Overseeing health & safety procedures; liaising with security personnel and conduct thorough site inspections before, during, and after events
• Working with internal & external contractors to secure the necessary services for each event
• Collaborating on developing new event opportunities to maximize revenue for the parks and open spaces
• Communicating effectively with internal and external colleagues to ensure all park events and activities are well-coordinated
• Maintaining clear communication with clients to address their needs and work with the site team to fulfill their requests
• Supporting, delivering and attending events / productions as required

Admin and Finance

• Line managing event coordinators and assistants
• Raising invoices and purchase orders for clients, tracking corporate bookings income and expenses, ensuring smooth cash flow, and keeping budget up to date
• Monthly reconciliation of budget to ensure targets are met
• Ensuring all supplier’s paperwork is checked and uploaded to the system
• Raising contracts and agreements, ensuring all aspects of the event are clearly outlined and protected
• Updating the booking system with all confirmed event details, ensuring all details are documented and ensuring efficient scheduling and avoiding conflicts
• Preparing and submitting TEN applications to relevant authorities for events requiring permits in public spaces or with specific restrictions
• Supporting the Head of Events with various larger more complex projects

Event Production

• Supporting the Head of Events and Production Teams with the delivery of events produced by the company.
• Assisting with the physical set up and dismantling of events, including the management of contractors and suppliers and the distribution and return of events equipment / stores and vehicles as required

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience planning and managing events, ensuring a positive client experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience planning and managing outdoor events, and working with local authorities
• Management of multiple clients simultaneously, providing confident and patient guidance to clients
• Proficient in a range of office software: Outlook, Excel, Teams
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with clients, staff and senior management
• Thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks and projects efficiently against deadlines
• Proactive approach and pride yourself on going the extra mile to create 5 star customer service
• Ability to work autonomously while readily collaborating with the wider events team
• This role will require schedule flexibility – including late nights, early mornings and weekend work to deliver events
• Personal Licence holder (this can be obtained on joining but required for Premises Licence and TEN applications)

Nice to have:

• Drivers Licence
• Proficiency with Priava, or other diary management software
• Experience with Xero, Sage or other accounting software
• Experience working with event applications and health & safety protocols for parks, outdoor venues, or local authorities