Job DescriptionAssist in event planning, management and be onsite operational support for the Venue Manager to deliver a first-class service for the client.
* Oversee the set-up of each allocated event, liaising with the Venue Manager, Client, sub-contractors, and suppliers as appropriate, ensuring all units and hire equipment are sited according to plan.
* Assist in compiling sub-contractor lists for all major events, identifying and recommending new providers as appropriate.
* Oversee and manage small events.
* Assist with the detailed and accurate planning for each event; ensure an appropriate variety of consumer offering; allocate, offer and secure sub-contractors; ensure all logistical, staffing, and health and safety requirements are considered and prepared for.
* Provide comprehensive information packs to sub-contractors (including Freemans Event Partners operators) including anticipated attendance and logistical limitations “must stock lists”, retail tariffs and passes.
* Responsible for supporting operational set-up and breakdown of events including citing of outlets and generators. Set-up and management of dress, flowers, flags, marquees, fencing and seating areas etc.
* Monitor all aspects of sub-contractor presentation and performance on event day(s), ensuring company operating standards, policies and procedures are adhered to, directing, and troubleshooting as required.
* Ensure all activity, both front and back of house, complies with client policies, procedures, and safe systems of work for health and safety and food hygiene.
* Oversee the post-event breakdown, ensuring the site is left clean and tidy; all equipment is returned,
* Provide the Venue Manager with a detailed analysis post-event to include compilation and analysis of sales data, sub-contractor performance, efficiency, support equipment, problems encountered, and solutions implemented, suggestions for improvement to drive operation excellence and profitability.
* Take into consideration sustainable solutions and best practices to ensure we take responsibility for reducing our impact on the environment and support the company-wide sustainability strategy.
* Any other duties that may be required from time to time for the smooth running of the business.
Job Benefits
* 28 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays on top.
* Life cover, company pension scheme and employee assistant programme.
* Access to Medicash, a healthcare cash plan reimbursing the costs of dental treatments, optical and more! As a Medicash member, you can also access an online GP service as well as gym, and retail discounts.
* The opportunity to ear some extra cash by using our refer a friend programme.
* We also have fortnightly lunches and regular social activities, plus the opportunity to be involved in some of the UK’s most prestigious sporting events and festivals!