Working structure – 5 days out of 7; Central Manchester office location - an incredible opportunity to deliver some of the UK’s most high-profile exhibitions, conferences and live experiences at one of Manchester's most iconic venues. 

-Discretionary annual company bonus

-BUPA healthcare cash plan

-25 days holidays increasing with length of service to a maximum of 30

-Fantastic team culture

The Company

This iconic venue offers a flexible and unique space that caters to events of all shapes and sizes. This allows for a diverse portfolio of clients to utilise the unique space for an incredibly varied selection of events from corporate exhibitions and conferences through to large scale sporting events and creative seasonal activity.

With a highly experienced internal team across event management, hospitality, concierge, marketing and front of house services; this venue offers an incredibly supportive and collaborative environment with their people at the forefront of their operations. There is now an amazing opportunity for an Events Manager to join their team!

The Role

This Events Manager role will be responsible for leading on the logistical and operational delivery of a varied range of events within the venue. 

Responsibilities as Events Manager will include:  

•          Taking client briefs to understand event objectives

•          Handling client liaison throughout

•          End to end event management

•          Guiding timelines of each event project

•          Delivering multiple projects simultaneously

•          Working closely with in-house teams including hospitality and front of house services

•          Collaborating with external preferred suppliers where appropriate

•          Communicating operational plans for each event to the wider team

•          Managing event budgets and overseeing cost management

•          Leading on the day delivery and post event feedback

The Candidate

Candidates will have proven end to end event management experience of corporate event projects along with experience in being the main client contact. Whilst a large scale venue background would be preferential, applicants with strong event delivery experience from other environments such as an event agency or industry association may also be considered. We are looking for proactive and passionate individuals who have a flexible approach to work as out of hours and weekend work will be required for this role.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: LKS16683