Deputy Events Manager

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom Company: Bitrecruit Client / Employer: Occupop

Posted: 20.05.2026

Job reference: 8e4a21dbc2cb33075612557e9e4c56bb

Job information

• Location: Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
• Client / Employer: Occupop
• Company: Bitrecruit
• Job reference: 8e4a21dbc2cb33075612557e9e4c56bb
• Listing type: Basic
• EU work permit required: No
• Posted: 20.05.2026
• Application end date / expiry: 04.07.2026

Responsibilities

• Ensure the venue is prepared for arrival according to the client’s specification, setting out furniture, installing electrical cables and AV equipment; this is a hands-on role.
• Be an integral part of the events team and contribute to overall organisational goals.
• Display the values of the Society and support Senior Event Managers and Event Managers in delivering events successfully.
• Manage all contractors, sub-contractors and casual workers as required by events.
• Ensure the venue is presented to company standards, including cleaning of floors, kitchens, toilets and other areas.
• Meet and, where possible, exceed client expectations and deliver a positive customer experience.
• Support the sales team with show rounds and proposals by providing operational knowledge and guidance.
• Work with the events team to ensure efficiency and control costs to deliver expected margins.
• Monitor health, safety and wellbeing standards and contribute to improvements; perform testing in line with legislation and H&S policies.
• Encourage a one-team environment and identify opportunities to improve operational performance and visitor experience.
• Key Holder responsibilities including ensuring alcohol service complies with the Premises License and standard delivery expectations.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of events planning, management, or operational delivery is preferred but not essential.
• Experience working in a team; Health & Safety qualifications (training provided).
• Personal License Holder (training provided).
• Accredited SIA Door Supervisor (training provided).
• First Aider (training provided).
• Fire Warden (training provided).
• Practical skills for event delivery including forklift/telehandler, IPAF 3a & 3b (scissor lift & cherry picker), manual handling, AV & PA installation, and venue setup.

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Note: This document may not include every task expected of the post holder and duties may vary from time to time without materially changing the role.

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