Job Title: Senior Event Programming Manager (12m FTC) – Maternity Cover
Location: Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH
£45,000 – £50,000 per annum plus flexible benefits
Job Introduction
Sodexo Live! is seeking a creative and commercially astute Senior Event Programming Manager – 12m 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 and 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 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
Management skills
- Foster and maintain a strong relationship with the 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
Financial management
- 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 tools 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.
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