Events Manager (Parks & Corporate)
About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focussing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Vouchers etc)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities and events each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks in the office
Reports to: Deputy Head of Events
Based: Battersea Park
Salary: £40,000 -£45,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible Working Environment
Role Overview
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Events, the Senior Events Manager will have a significant role in the Events Team, overseeing the Parks and Corporate team and responsible for managing and delivering a wide range of outdoor events and activities within our parks and open spaces. We have a varied programme of events, often working with stakeholders, and this role involves the full event life cycle, from enquiries, site visits, assessing paperwork through to delivering a successful and safe event.
We are a busy, creative, tight knit group of vibrant professionals who are looking for someone to join the team. Someone who prides themselves in providing 5-star customer service and going the extra mile for the client and for each other. In the Events Team we celebrate creative problem solving, autonomy and integrity in our approach to work.
We are looking for someone who has worked in a comparable role, with previous experience managing outdoor public events, and managing all the associated health and safety paperwork. The role requires balancing our commercial remit to achieve revenue targets, with maintaining the integrity of our beautiful parks and the needs of our local residents and stakeholders. A successful candidate will be able to manage both very experienced commercial clients’ requirements and provide the extra support less experienced community organisers need.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Venue Management
- Be listed as DPS on certain venues
- Ensuring smooth venue booking process is in place for the team
- Providing clients with venue availability, quotes, and leading site visits
- Briefing clients on T&Cs for hire and licenses and supporting clients making event applications
- Ensuring all event application paperwork per event is complete and compliant with the requirements of the Event Policy
- Overseeing health & safety procedures; liaising with security personnel and conduct thorough site inspections before, during, and after events
- Working with internal & external contractors to secure the necessary services for each event
- Collaborating on developing new event opportunities to maximize revenue for the parks and open spaces
- Communicating effectively with internal and external colleagues to ensure all park events and activities are well-coordinated
- Maintaining clear communication with clients to address their needs and work with the site team to fulfill their requests
- Supporting, delivering and attending events / productions as required
Admin and Finance
- Line managing event coordinators and assistants
- Raising invoices and purchase orders for clients, tracking corporate bookings income and expenses, ensuring smooth cash flow, and keeping budget up to date
- Monthly reconciliation of budget to ensure targets are met
- Ensuring all supplier’s paperwork is checked and uploaded to the system
- Raising contracts and agreements, ensuring all aspects of the event are clearly outlined and protected
- Updating the booking system with all confirmed event details, ensuring all details are documented and ensuring efficient scheduling and avoiding conflicts
- Preparing and submitting TEN applications to relevant authorities for events requiring permits in public spaces or with specific restrictions
- Supporting the Head of Events with various larger more complex projects
Event Production
- Supporting the Head of Events and Production Teams with the delivery of events produced by Enable
- Assisting with the physical set up and dismantling of events, including the management of contractors and suppliers and the distribution and return of events equipment / stores and vehicles as required
Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience planning and managing events, ensuring a positive client experience
- Minimum of 2 years' experience planning and managing outdoor events, and working with local authorities
- Management of multiple clients simultaneously, providing confident and patient guidance to clients
- Proficient in a range of office software: Outlook, Excel, Teams
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with clients, staff and senior management
- Thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks and projects efficiently against deadlines
- Proactive approach and pride yourself on going the extra mile to create 5 star customer service
- Ability to work autonomously while readily collaborating with the wider events team
- This role will require schedule flexibility – including late nights, early mornings and weekend work to deliver events
- Personal Licence holder (this can be obtained on joining but required for Premises Licence and TEN applications)
Nice to haves:
- Drivers Licence
- Proficiency with Priava, or other diary management software
- Experience with Xero, Sage or other accounting software
- Experience working with event applications and health & safety protocols for parks, outdoor venues, or local authorities
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around us! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.