SDC Trading Ltd. is seeking an experienced and dependable Events Manager to oversee planning and logistics for our community venues across Greater Manchester that regularly host large events, weddings, receptions, and various social functions. In this role, you will guide clients through the booking process, help troubleshoot and ensure smooth execution on event day.
General Role Description:
The Events Manager is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and executing a wide range of social functions for a diverse community at venues across Greater Manchester.
Specific Responsibilities:
Events Planning
Plan, organise, and execute events from start to finish.
Liaise with internal teams, customers, suppliers, vendors, and venue managers to ensure all aspects of operation are executed as planned and be flexible to creatively and calmly problem solve when necessary
Handle on-site management including setup, coordination and troubleshooting.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, legal, and insurance requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation for reporting all events.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate exceptional ability to multitask and work under pressure in a dynamic environment
Posses strong budgeting and negotiation skills and creativity and vision for event design
Proficiency with learning and utilising event management software and tools
Qualifications & Experience
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
A qualification in hospitality or event management is desirable, but not essential
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for event execution
Premises Supervision & Security
Liaise with site management to ensure adequate security of the premises, that all security measures are observed and any faults or inadequacies which could affect security are immediately reported to appropriate authority.
Health & Safety
To ensure that you are familiar with the risk assessments and safety procedures for the events and activities for which you are responsible.
To ensure that all health and safety procedures are communicated to staff and users and are always maintained in operational practices.
To familiarise yourself with and follow all the health and safety guidance and instruction contained in the company's 'Supervising Premises and Managing Crisis Handbook'
General Good Practice
While in the undertaking of your duties, you are to conduct yourself in an orderly, honest and sober state in addition to monitoring any other staff to ensure acceptable behaviour.
Carry out all reasonable requests made from time to time by senior management which enhances the Centre's reputation and service to the local community.
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SDC Trading Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to a Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. All employees of SDC Trading Ltd. are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
SDC Trading Limited. Diocese of Salford, Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford St. Salford, Company registered no. 03481323 VAT registered no. 693765480
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: 14.20-14.90 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person