Purpose Of The Role
We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to support the Head of Outdoor Events in planning, organising, and delivering a full calendar of seasonal events: including the Pumpkin Festival, Sunflowers, Tulips, Pick:Your:Own experiences, FarmTrax, vehicle shows, craft fairs, and more. The role ensures events are well coordinated, safe, guest-focused, and aligned with Farmer Copleys values and standards.
Job Details
Job Title: Events Manager
Location: Pontefract
Salary: GBP15 per hour
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the planning and organisation of a diverse range of seasonal events.
* Schedule meetings with third party suppliers, contractors, and potential clients.
* Complete and manage event paperwork, ensuring it reflects individual client requirements.
* Circulate event documentation promptly to ensure all departments are briefed and aligned.
* Participate in regular meetings to review upcoming and past events, contributing ideas for continuous improvement year on year.
* Ensure event timelines and key milestones are met consistently.
* Support the physical setup, maintenance, cleanliness, and organisation of event spaces, including manual handling tasks.
* Act as a key point of contact during events, overseeing all aspects of on the day delivery.
* Manage post event wrap up processes, ensuring smooth breakdown and handover.
* Oversee consumable stock levels and organise replenishment where required.
* Assist with staff recruitment, rota planning, and daily coordination of casual event teams.
* Liaise with the Marketing Team to support event promotion and messaging.
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and local licensing requirements.
* Carry out key holder duties and complete cashing up procedures as required.
* Provide support and occasional cover for the maintenance and farm teams.
* Act as a trained First Aider on site.
* Represent Farmer Copleys in a friendly, professional manner at all times.
* Act as an ambassador for the brand, consistently demonstrating company values.
* Maintain competency in Microsoft Office and general digital administration.
* Undertake other tasks, projects, or activities in line with the scope and expectations of the role.
Qualifications and Requirements
Please note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK to be considered. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Event Coordinator, Event Planner, Director of Events, Head of Events, Outdoor Events Manager, may also be considered for this role.
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