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Your chance to join a brilliantly close-knit team at an award-winning venue in Shropshire!
The Company
An industry-leading venue and events organization with a national reputation for excellence, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. The company prides itself on delivering outstanding client experiences and fostering long-term relationships. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, it supports a variety of events, from corporate conferences to large-scale exhibitions, and continually strives to stay at the forefront of the national events industry.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Event Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of events. This position involves working closely with clients, internal departments, suppliers, and contractors to deliver exceptional events. Key responsibilities include:
- Liaising with clients to understand their needs and advise on event planning.
- Coordinating with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution.
- Upselling additional services and branding opportunities to enhance the client experience.
- Producing detailed event notes and financial reports to ensure accuracy in invoicing.
- Creating floor plans using CAD software in line with client specifications.
- Chairing internal planning meetings to align teams on event requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with fire, health & safety, and hygiene regulations.
- Managing digital signage and branding opportunities for events.
- Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event operations, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver outstanding results.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar operational role within the events industry, with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal teams and external clients. A degree in Event Management or equivalent work-based experience is essential, providing a solid foundation in event planning, logistics, and delivery. A thorough understanding of health and safety regulations is also required to ensure compliance and create a safe environment for all stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key, along with strong IT proficiency and problem-solving abilities to effectively navigate event management software and address any technical challenges. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, combined with exceptional time management, multitasking, and organisational skills, is crucial in this fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will be professional, resilient, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Adaptability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach will be essential to thrive in this dynamic and demanding role.
Desirable skills & experience:
- IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.
- Experience with CAD
- Momentus event management software.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced Event Manager to contribute to a thriving events organisation. If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you!
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.
Vacancy Ref: MR13858
