Events Manager

Events Manager – Fixed Term Contract

12 Months Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity.

This role includes late night, evening and weekend work on a rota basis, so flexibility with working hours is essential.

We are seeking to recruit 1 x full time and 1 x part time Events Manager to manage the sales, coordination, operation and delivery of a range of commercial, private and internal events at currently four venues within the Borough.

With an emphasis on internal and external client management, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day‑to‑day liaison with clients, initial enquiries, leading on initial site‑visit, through to pre‑planning and up to delivery of the event on the day. Particular focus will be on the safe operation during event hire periods, adhering to health and safety legislation and licensing law.

The role will work closely with the Venues & Events Manager, Buildings Manager and other internal stakeholders such as facilities, parks and registration services.

Requirements include:

• Substantial and relevant experience in event management of large scale bookings in a venue, ideally both in administration and operations.
• Familiarity with planning and delivery of a range of events, health and safety requirements such as risk assessments and fire safety.
• Experience in team and people management and the ability to maintain excellent levels of friendly customer service with a can‑do attitude.
• Experience of event based administration including diary systems, client databases and invoicing procedures.

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Closing date for applications: 19 May 2026 (22:59 pm).

Interview dates: W/C 15 June 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Council welcomes applications from people of all genders, races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also seek to eliminate discrimination caused by social class and encourage flexible working.

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