Interim Event Manager needed to deliver large-scale experiential placemaking events & installations for an iconic London destination. Must come from a property placemaking or arts & culture background. 10 week contract. ASAP start.

THE COMPANY
Our client is an urban regeneration and property development business.

THE ROLE
As Interim Event Manager you will support the delivery of cutting-edge events and exhibitions, translating a cross section of curatorial concepts into well run events. Working across multiple teams and stakeholders, you will:

- Support the delivery of a calendar of events, activations and installs which reflect the company's core pillars (arts & culture, design, food & drink, wellness)
- Coordinate with external stakeholders, partners and contractors to deliver exceptional experiences and ensure to ensure events are procured, communicated and activated successfully
- Manage event staff, security and cleaning teams, including procurement and logistics
- Lead all event logistics, health and safety and accessibility for all on-site events and activations
- Work with internal teams to ensure the destination owned events are effective and engaging, supporting the team ambition to increase footfall and engagement YoY
- Contribute new ideas, plans and actions which align with the overall customer experience and placemaking strategies

YOU
- Proven experience of delivering large-scale experiential events and installations from a placemaking or arts & culture background
- Project management - planning through to event delivery: managing and executing detailed plans for successful events and placemaking
- Knowledge of production, with management experience of contractors, event crews and FOH staff
- Commercial and culture partnerships: coordinating contracts for partners, artists and other stakeholders for events and exhibitions
- Networking: nurturing deep connections with relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Event production: an understanding of how events work and a point of view of how they can be managed more effectively
- An excellent communicator with the ability to engage across all levels of the business.

You must be fluent in English and have the right to work in the UK.

If you can tick ALL the boxes, then please apply online NOW!

NB: You must be eligible to work in the UK

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