Events Organiser
Belvoir, Leicestershire
c£40,000 p.a.
- Are you a creative Events professional who loves developing exciting experiences that attract visitors and drive ticket sales?
- Do you have the imagination to develop new event ideas alongside delivering established favourites, from garden shows and Christmas events to outdoor cinema and craft fairs?
- Are you commercially minded and highly organised, with the resourcefulness to bring events to life within budget?
The Company:
ER Recruitment are excited to be working with our client, Belvoir Castle, a distinctive destination with an established programme of events across Belvoir Castle and the Engine Yard. From the Flower and Garden Show, Father’s Day and Christmas events to opportunities for concerts, outdoor cinema, antiques markets and family trails, there is real scope to build on the existing programme and introduce fresh ideas to attract new and returning visitors.
We are looking for a creative, commercially minded and highly organised Events Organiser to take ownership of the annual events programme, delivering existing events and developing new opportunities to increase footfall, grow ticket sales and enhance the visitor experience.
Role & Responsibilities of the Events Organiser:
- Plan, organise and deliver the annual events programme across Belvoir Castle and the Engine Yard, including established seasonal events and new concepts
- Develop creative ideas for public-facing events that appeal to target audiences, including families, empty nesters and retirees
- Research trends, audience interests and commercial opportunities to recommend new events that will attract visitors and generate revenue
- Manage the practical delivery of events, including planning, logistics, suppliers, contractors, timings, resources and on-site coordination
- Work closely with the marketing and operations teams to ensure events align with wider marketing activity, business objectives and visitor needs
- Manage event budgets and resources, negotiating with suppliers and finding practical, cost-effective solutions to deliver events within budget
- Take responsibility for event health & safety, risk assessments, licensing and compliance, working with external H&S providers where required
- Review event performance and identify opportunities to improve future events, increase attendance and maximise commercial results
About You as the Events Organiser:
- An experienced Events professional with a proven track record of organising and delivering public-facing events, visitor attractions or similar experiences
- Creative and full of ideas, with the ability to develop engaging event concepts that appeal to different audiences and encourage attendance
- Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of ticket sales, footfall, budgets and the importance of delivering events that achieve business objectives
- Highly organised and resourceful, able to manage multiple events, competing deadlines and practical challenges while maintaining attention to detail
- Confident managing suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders, working collaboratively with marketing and operations teams
- Knowledgeable in event health & safety, risk assessments, licensing and compliance, with a commitment to safe and professional delivery
- Proactive, practical and solutions-focused, with the confidence to take ownership and turn ideas into successful events
Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.
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