Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Event Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in greenfield event management, with a proven track record of successfully planning and executing a variety of events.

The Senior Event Project Manager role will be responsible for overseeing some of the UK’s greatest events including; Carfest, Royal International Air Tattoo, Royal Ascot & Boomtown to name a few! The position will oversee our major contracts, primarily focusing on the operational aspects of delivering the event, including build, live dates, and the break.

The ideal candidate will be forward-thinking with good operation and management skills, not daunted by the potentially long, unsociable hours the events industry demands during peak times.

The Role

• Lead the planning and execution of events from conception to completion, ensuring all details are meticulously organised.
• To stay on site during the live event in either caravans/sleeper cabins or local accommodation.
• Manage small to large teams of tanker drivers, service attendants, and cleaners.
• Manage and motivate outdoor event staff to ensure contracts are delivered on time and at a high standard.
• Being able to be ‘Hands On’ when onsite with regards to setting up and managing the sanitation at large outdoor events.
• Quality assurance of all equipment hired: ensuring delivery and collection, a high standard of cleanliness, and excellent working order.
• Managing weekend staff, assigning shifts and making sure all the driver are aware of the weekends they are due to work.
• Organising consumables to site and managing the quantities to ensure cost savings.
• Organising welfare, accommodation, and catering for staff on site.
• Being on call on an out-of-hours rota to deal with queries regarding events.
• Transporting and driving equipment from our depots to and from event sites.
• Other dues as and when required

Experience and Expertise

• Experience in managing a team
• Hands-on style and willingness to teach, train and observe all members of staff
• Can ‘do’ attitude
• You may not have experience in every aspect of the role before, but that is ok, you will receive ongoing support and development that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career, all we ask for is a proactive motivated attitude, high attention to detail and keen to share your ideas to make the role a success.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Bonus scheme
• On-site parking
• Company Car
• Company events
• Additional holiday leave for years of service
• Additional day holiday for your birthday

Culture

Site Event is innovative, fast-growing, and award-winning, constantly pushing boundaries and driving things forward. We believe everything is possible and always wants to improve.

Our culture is one where people are relaxed, enjoy themselves, have the opportunity to exceed and excel, are challenged, encouraged to break boundaries, identify the new, and be part of a team delivering damn good work. We’re very passionate about what we do. Our commitment and drive are unerring.

If you’re ready for something new, different, to push boundaries where you can take ownership and responsibility for leading the event operations of a growing and thriving business, then it’s likely this role and our culture is a fit for you.

We want like-minded people to be part of, contribute to, and rewarded for their involvement in the success of Site Event.

Job Types: Full-time, Freelance

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Event Management: 2 years (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Senior Event Project Manager