We are searching for a Senior Events Manager to cover up to a year family leave on a fixed term contract.

The purpose of the Senior Events Manager is to manage, coordinate and support the work of the Events Team in delivery of commercial and income-generating events at the Museum of the Home (and occasionally off-site venues), including private and corporate hires, commercial partnerships and development events to support the Museum’s fundraising work. Actively contribute to the Museum’s commercial strategy.

This role is full time, i.e. 35 hours per week including evening, weekend and early morning work. The nature working in events will lead to irregular working hours, however TOIL (time off in lieu) will be arranged with line manager, and we are also happy to consider annualised hours contract.

The role pays £35,000, plus generous holiday and choice of one of two pensions.

Our values, and how they are represented in this role, you must be:

Bold brave in trying new things, taking action and fighting for change on issues affecting the ways we live.

Kind friendly, generous and considerate in all your actions

Eco-active embed climate action in all decision-making and encourage visitors to make eco-minded choices at home.

Equitable act transparently, ethically and inclusively – and allocate resources, time and care equitably

Main responsibilities

• Manage the Events Team to ensure that all events are immaculately organised and meet the high standards expected within the Museum
• Line management of Events Manager and Events Assistant
• Review, maintain and grow preferred list of suppliers
• Coordinate and supervise a range of events across all spaces for hire, working closely with inhouse teams, catering and external suppliers to ensure events run on time and to high standards, including booking, scheduling and invoicing
• Coordinate the production and distribution of effective marketing materials to promote venue hire
• Benchmark commercial hire costings in line with trends and market factors
• Review and monitor leads and enquiries
• Advise clients on the Museum’s operational and logistical policies to ensure the successful and safe running of their event
• Liaise with the Finance team on invoicing, payments and accurate income reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, including the use of accredited suppliers, health and safety, and adherence to the licence conditions
• Coordinate and help run commercial partnership events, such as fairs, workshops, late-night openings and retail events, ensuring high standards are met at all times
• Liaise with commercial partners on marketing of events, data capture and to ensure all requirements are fulfilled
• Work closely with the Development team to coordinate and deliver their events programme including creating a timeline for each event
• Liaise with caterers, external suppliers and internal staff on all areas of event organisation
• Recruit and coordinate speakers, contributors and volunteers
• Monitor and track event budgets and report to the Head: Commercial Development on a regular basis.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.

How to apply

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Closing date is 27 October