Exciting Opportunity: Freelance Events Manager
About Sustainability in Events:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Event Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team and play a key role in promoting sustainability at large-scale events across the UK.
This role will involve extensive travel to high-profile music, leisure, and sporting events, where you will oversee on-site reusable cup system management, ensuring seamless execution and high client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
* On-site Event Operations: Oversee the setup and management of reusable cup systems, ensuring timely delivery and efficient logistics.
* Team Leadership: Lead and motivate on-site teams to uphold our brand values, deliver exceptional service, and work collaboratively toward each event's success.
* Client Liaison: Act as the primary on-site contact, ensuring clear communication and outstanding service while representing our brand.
* Brand Representation: Advocate for sustainability and promote our eco-friendly solutions to clients and event attendees.
* Loss Prevention: Maintain minimal cup losses in line with company goals.
* Stock Management: Conduct accurate on-site stock checks and forecasting, as agreed with customers.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with company and event health & safety standards.
What We're Looking For:
* Event Experience: Previous experience in event management within hospitality, sports, or entertainment, with the ability to address environmental challenges with green solutions.
* Sustainability Advocate: A genuine strong passion and commitment to sustainability and the environment.
* Flexible & Travel-Ready: Willing to work irregular hours, including weekends and nights during peak seasons, with the ability to travel extensively to events across the UK.
* Detail-Oriented & Tech-Savvy: Strong IT and numeracy skills, with a keen eye for detail and a self-motivated, highly organized approach to delivering excellence in all aspects of work.
* Adaptable Problem-Solver: Strong decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively, while remaining creative and open-minded in exploring new ideas and improving processes.
* Strong Communicator & Relationship Builder: Skilled at maintaining positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and external partners through clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication.
Why Join Us?
Contribute directly to reducing waste at large-scale events while promoting the use of reusable products. Be part of sustainable change at major UK events, from iconic sporting tournaments to high-energy music festivals. Our goal is to combat single-use waste by offering eco-friendly, reusable solutions to venues and events, driving positive change for a greener future.
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience. Business expenses covered for accommodation, travel, and subsistence. Uniform provided.