Job Description

1. OVERALL PURPOSE OF POST:

To oversee and coordinate all aspects of event preparation and delivery across Magna's diverse event portfolio. This includes managing client relationships, leading internal event operations, and maximising revenue through proactive sales and strategic planning.

2. HOURS

The hours for this role are 37 hours per week subject to Magna Events.

3. MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE:

Event Management & Delivery:

Lead on the planning, coordination and execution of all events including corporate functions, weddings, private hires, exhibitions, and festivals.

Liaise with clients to understand their needs, ensure clear communication, and exceed expectations from initial enquiry to post-event follow-up.

In conjunction with the Event Coordinators, develop and manage detailed event plans, schedules, and staffing requirements.

Coordinate with internal departments (marketing, technical, catering, operations) to deliver high-quality, outstanding, efficient and safe events.

Financial & Administrative:

Manage event budgets, ensuring profitability and cost control.

Produce post-event reports, client feedback summaries, and performance analytics.

Team Leadership:

Oversee a small team of event porters and bar and catering staff including both contracted and casual staff.

Lead by example in providing excellent customer service and maintaining professional standards.

In conjunction with your team, prepare corporate and private hire event spaces to the highest possible standards, liaising with the client to ensure function spaces are set up to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Breakdown and reset event spaces to enable business operations across the board.

Working with the Assistant Events Manager, provide management and leadership for all events.

Work with the Events Coordinator Team to ensure that function summary sheets are adhered to, and last-minute conferences, or changes to an existing event are actioned efficiently.

Liaise with the catering team to ensure food is served to the highest possible standards.

Liaise with external contractors (for example Security, Audio Visual, Breweries etc) to ensure the highest standards are maintained.

Ensure that the image of Magna is presented to the highest standards at all times.

4. OTHER DUTIES:

To undertake training to enable the effective discharge of duties and responsibilities.

To ensure the safety of visitors and staff by adhering to health, safety and security regulations and appropriate codes of working practice.

Ensure that other operating procedures and company policies and practices are followed.

To work as part of the wider Magna team, sharing resources and improving the quality of the service delivery to all visitors.

Any other duties in connection with the position commensurate with the grade of the position.

5. ESSENTIAL:

Proven experience in event management and delivery (minimum 3 years), ideally in a venue, hospitality or cultural setting.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Commercial awareness and ability to meet revenue targets.

Flexible and calm under pressure, with the ability to multitask.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management systems.

6. DESIRABLE:

Experience managing weddings, large-scale public events, or exhibitions.

Knowledge of health and safety/event licensing requirements.

Understanding of the visitor attractions sector.

Experience in AV/technical coordination.

7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For the success of the organisation, you will need to work evenings, weekend and Bank holidays. Some overnight shifts may also be required.

CLOSING DATE: 5pm Friday 9th January 2026

Magna reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.

TO APPLY: PLEASE SEND YOUR CV, WITH A BRIEF COVERING NOTE TO rhammill@magnatrust.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Experience:

Events management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/01/2026
Expected start date: 09/02/2026