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About the Role

We are seeking an Event Manager to lead projects from concept through to onsite fulfillment, liaising with clients and contractors. This role is crucial for delivering large-scale green-field events to the highest standards, acting as the main point of contact and a key decision-maker.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage multiple projects or production processes, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
Create key relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal departments.
Understand event Health and Safety legislation and licensing requirements.
Act as the lead representative on projects, maintaining company ethos and culture.
Manage multiple processes, including budgetary considerations, with minimal supervision.
Utilize computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite and Slack to streamline workflow, documentation, and communication.
Orchestrate and coordinate tasks, resources, project budgets, and timelines effectively.
Communicate with and manage a team effectively, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts.
Adapt quickly to evolving project needs or unexpected shifts in priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
Set and manage event budgets, working closely with the finance team for financial delivery.
Fulfill other significant roles on projects as required (e.g., Site Manager, Artist Liaison Manager).

Requirements

Experience in successfully managing large-scale events, including green-field and indoor events.
Track record in holding budgets and accountability for financial reconciliation.
Ability to manage and work alongside external clients professionally.
Ability to thrive in a self-directed environment, managing multiple processes and budgets.
Strong organizational skills for coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with leadership, clients, and teams.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with resilience and adaptability.
Experience collaborating with diverse teams or departments.
Proven ability to identify and implement innovative solutions.
Eagerness for ongoing learning and skill development.
Willingness to travel abroad for work and spend periods away from home.

Skills

Event Management
Budget Management
Client Relations
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Health and Safety Legislation
Licensing Requirements
Google Suite
Slack
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
Financial Reconciliation

Location

London office (central)
Midlands office (Donington)
Occasional working from home
Travel as required for projects and meetings

Work Type

5 days a week in office
Occasional working from home
Travel required
12 Month Fixed term contract
Possibility of extension

Experience Level

Experience in event management
Experience in managing large-scale events

Salary/Compensations

£45,000 to £55,000 per annum

Benefits

Uncapped holiday allowance (following successful completion of 3 month probationary period)
Far and Beyond team events
Seasonal celebration events
Sociable office environment with frequent team social events
Access to CharlieHR perks and discounts
Company pension enrollment (following successful completion of 3 month probationary period)
All equipment provided as required
International travel insurance when travelling for projects
Far and Beyond to arrange all working visas as required
Employment Assistance Programme
Digital GP Services

About the Company

We are a global production and creative agency, delivering extraordinary experiences that stay with audiences for a lifetime.