Role : Senior Events Manager
Based: Battersea
Salary: £40,000 -£45,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Pattern: 40hours per week, Flexible Working Environment
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 their parks and open spaces
Role Overview
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 haves:
- 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