We’re looking for a Senior Event Manager who will be responsible for the pre-planning and delivery of a growing portfolio of outdoor events.
This will include a variety of marathon distance treks and obstacle race events that already exist in our portfolio, as well as leading on the operations of some new and upcoming events.
The Senior Event Manager will ensure all events are executed professionally, on time, within budget and to client expectations. During the event day, you will manage a team of Operations Staff and volunteers.
•The role will be hybrid, in-person days in London once every 2 weeks, with option for more.
•The role will involve travel across the UK, visiting venues and hiking various distances.
•The role will demand working for several weekends across the event season. Days in lieu will be offered for every weekend days worked.
Key Accountabilities
·Full Event Management & Delivery of a portfolio of events. Delivering onsite event management duties, including extended periods of walking, standing of moving between event areas, working outdoors in varying weather conditions and flexible hours including early mornings, events, weekends & public holidays. **
·Building strong relationships with clients, venues and stakeholders, working closely with them to develop a close knit partnership
·Working alongside Partnerships Manager to ensure client requests are met
·Work closely with the Head of Events to ensure the management of events align within our goal of “Exceptional Events”, delivering seamless Health & Safety and operational documentation
·Creating and implementing complex logistical plans
·Contributing towards improving our social and environmental impact, to continually improve on our performance as a Certified B Corp.
·Being an advocate of our Company values and mission, ensuring our suppliers, staff, clients and volunteers are inspired and motivated to join us in our efforts.
·The role holder must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a larger events team.
·Role may include line management of one to two team members
·The ideal candidate will be genuinely excited by the opportunity of having an impact on exciting outdoor challenge events with a positive purpose and will be motivated by working in a small and expanding business.
·Setting, managing and reporting on multiple event budgets
·Managing multiple live events
·Collaborating with and supporting other team members
·Playing a significant role in the development and growth of the Company
·Contributing to Company creative ideation and innovation sessions
Essential
•Four to five years’ experience in Event Management or similar role.
•Good knowledge of H&S regulations in outdoor events
•Great at building relationships within the team and with key partners
•An interest and skill in creating and innovating, keeping on top of Industry trends through research, learning and networking
•Excellent planning & organisation skills, including project planning, time management and prioritising tasks.
•An ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
•Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring thoroughness in all tasks to deliver a high quality of work
•Have strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of audiences
•Have the ability to remain calm under pressure
•Be self-motivated and able to work independently
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Have the ability to problem solve and react dynamically
•Full UK Driver’s Licence
Desirables
•Have an energetic and lively personality, with the ability to motivate and inspire others
•Have a genuine passion for the outdoors
•Be able to go the extra mile and be willing to get stuck into all tasks
•A knowledge or experience of charity fundraising events (preferred)
•Be passionate about making a positive social and environmental impact.
•Be a perfectionist who strives to exceed expectations with events
•Be willing to drive a variety of vehicles including Company vans, ATV and 4x4 vehicles.
•Trained in Outdoor First Aid 16hour (preferred)
•Trained in Safeguarding Procedures (preferred)
Working at Gladiator Events
We are a small and hard-working, committed team. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. That’s why we are continuously building a culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees.
Some of our benefits include:
• 23 days’ annual leave, plus all bank holidays
• Time off in lieu for all weekend days worked
• Additional pay day or day in lieu for every 4 weekend days worked
• Flexible working with core hours of 10am – 3pm
• Nationwide Co-Working Office Membership
• Personal and professional development training
• £15 Coffee shop allocation per month
• £100 per year to spend on outdoor kit
• Paid spots to other challenge events
• Paid time off for community service
• Regular travel opportunities to discover beautiful parts of the UK
• Annual Company annual Offsite trip and end of year socials
• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme
Role Location: London / Hybrid. One day bi-weekly to be spent at our London office.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Type of Role: This is a full time position
How to Apply: Please send a CV and Covering Email to elodie@gladiatorevents.co.uk by Friday 24th October, outlining your reasons for applying and highlighting any key information to support your application. We will be reviewing CVs as they come in so we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Role Start Date: Role available immediately