Event Site Manager
Location : Cheshire with UK-wide travel as required
Year-round (Christmas markets, summer festivals & live events)
Salary: Competitive for the right candidate (£30k - £40k range)
Working for a market-leading family business who are looking for a proactive, hands-on Event Site Manager to take ownership of their wooden chalet division (Chalet Events) across a busy, year-round events calendar.
From festive Christmas markets to major summer festivals, this is a permanent role for someone who thrives in live environments and takes pride in well-run sites and well-managed warehouses.
The right candidate will manage all operations of the wooden chalets, storage, stock control, logistics, build, live operation, and de-rig ensuring everything is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
* Planning, delivery, installation, logistical operation, and removal of wooden chalets across UK event sites
* Acting as the main on-site point of contact for chalet and infrastructure operations
* Leading site teams and coordinating contractors during builds and breaks
* Managing storage yards and warehouse operations at Cheshire base
* Maintaining accurate stock control, inventory records, and asset tracking Identifying damage, losses, and maintenance requirements
* Coordinating repairs and refurbishment of stock
* Managing day-to-day chalet teams with all operational issues during live events
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations
Essential Skills:
* Experience in event site management, production, or temporary infrastructure
* Strong understanding of live event builds and operations
* Experience managing teams and contractors
* Highly organised, practical, and calm under pressure
* Willing and able to travel UK-wide and work occasional weekends and unsociable hours
Desirable skills:
Experience with Marquees or wooden chalets or similar structures
Full driving license with option for trailers and HGV
First Aid qualification Forklift or plant tickets
Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy