Events Production Manager

Lloyd Recruitment Services is delighted to partner with a dynamic company in the search for an Events Production Manager to join their team on a fulltime, permanent basis.

The role of the Events Production Manager is to support the promotion of the brand as a by managing and arranging engaging events that align with our customer base and maximise opportunities for customer value, retention, acquisition, and revenue growth.

The Events Production Manager will be instrumental in supporting the management of Events and provide support in managing resources and assets as appropriate. Specifically, to provide Event production support through the provision of third-party vendors, sponsors, staffing, and budgeting. You will be working with internal teams on Health & Safety and contracts, ensuring best practices are always at the forefront of delivery.

As an experienced Events Production Manager, you will lead sustainability efforts related to Events and Exhibitions and develop additional revenue opportunities for other B2B activity events.

What's in it for you?

• Salary £40k
• Private medical insurance for you and your family
• Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm
• Very competitive company pension (total pension between 3% - 22.5%)
• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy/sell additional holiday
• Vibrant and friendly working atmosphere
• Paid comprehensive training courses
• Discounts across company products and services
• Free parking on-site
• Savings on fuel
• Eye Care voucher scheme
• Modern office facilities
• Central location - 5-minute walk from train station
• East Grinstead, with Hybrid working pattern

Key Tasks/Accountabilities:

• Take the Production lead in the delivery of projects, campaigns, and events. Producing and managing event work schedules and timelines to ensure that resources (internal and external) and assets are aligned across events and are not compromised for the company or their customers
• Produce and manage event safety plans and assessments, working with relevant Safety Advisory Groups (SAGs) and internal Health & Safety Manager. Managing H&S requirements including assessing work activities, creation of documentation/plans, and on-site implementation
• Work with clients and stakeholders to ensure plans and venue assessments meet the requirements of all parties. Assess and develop relationships with partners to provide innovative and exciting activities aligned with events, including sponsorship opportunities
• Manage project budgets ensuring best value pricing, negotiations with suppliers, and contractor selection. Liaise with venues and site service representatives through appropriate site visits and regular online meetings. Ensure projects are delivered (development, build, and running on-site) on budget and on-time to the highest possible standards. Provide appropriate post-event feedback to all stakeholders
• Act as the lead for sustainability as it relates to events and exhibitions. This is an increasing and important area of development across the industry, and the company's needs to ensure compliance with requirements
• Research and develop new opportunities for all event activities

Essential Skills & Experience Required:

• Significant outdoor events experience in a customer-centric acquisition and commercial environment
• Proven ability to create strong relationships with external business partners, sponsors, and suppliers
• Exposure and understanding of contract management
• Experience in producing and managing event safety plans
• Knowledge and experience of sustainable issues as they relate to events and exhibitions
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Budget management and commercially astute
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Comfortable working as part of a team as well as on their initiative
• Able to manage multiple work streams and prioritise effectively to ensure deadlines are met
• Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
• Full UK driving licence. Travel throughout the UK in support of events, including some weekends
• Professional Events Management qualification (or suitable work experience at management level) is required. Marketing or Health & Safety qualification desirable

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