Events Manager

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal College of Art Full time

Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world's largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world's number one art and design university for a remarkable ten consecutive years, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – the worldwide survey of academic and industry opinion.

The Royal College of Art (RCA) is seeking an experienced Estates Events Manager to join our dynamic Estate Management division. As a world-leading institution for art and design, we are committed to delivering exceptional exhibitions and academic events both on and off our campuses.

Position Overview: As the Estates Events Manager, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and delivering the college's exhibitions and key academic events. You will work collaboratively with the wider Estates team, ensuring the smooth and successful management of events encompassing built environment, security, safety, and service requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the full delivery of the events schedule in collaboration with the show management team.
  • Project plan estates activities, ensuring timely communication with relevant team members and stakeholders.
  • Liaise closely with students, operations managers, marketing departments, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery.
  • Oversee and control the Estates overall and individual show budgets.
  • Shape all show content from an Estates perspective, working closely with show committees and management teams.
  • Manage relationships with show partners, talents, and key associations.
  • Work on-site during events to manage relationships with internal professional services, students, and contractors.
  • Conduct post-show reviews, reconciliations, and analysis.
  • Guide the Estates team, ensuring regular training and development.
  • Provide policies, procedures, and documents for events, continuously improving them based on lessons learned.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Proven experience in event management, including developing and implementing operational plans and event programmes.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead teams to achieve corporate objectives.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills with an eye for detail.
  • Experience in managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Positive attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

What You Are Good At:

  • Natural leader and motivator.
  • Relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic, commercial, proactive thinker, and planner.
  • Organized with an eye for detail.
  • Experience in managing organizational presence at shows and events.
  • Understanding of effective pre- and post-event communications.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a prestigious institution.
  • Professional development opportunities.

If you are a proactive, organized, and passionate individual with experience in event management and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of exhibitions and events at The Royal College of Art, we would love to hear from you.

Please see Information Pack for further details.

Application deadline: 11.59pm on 25th April 2024

Interview are likely to be held 1st May 2024

Further details: Information Pack

£46,978 to £50,974 per annum

  • Events Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Charity People Full time

    Event ManagerAnimal charity Temporary - 3 months +Start ASAPRemoteSalary - £14.83 plus £1.79 holiday pay per hourCharity People are thrilled to be partnered with a leading animal charity to find them an Events Manager to join them to manage a big event they have coming up in July in Leicestershire. The role is to manage a one-day event, which is already...

  • Event Catering Manager

    9 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Corecruitment Ltd Full time

    Event Catering Manager - Iconic Venue London £35,000Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.We are excited to be working with a stunning Grade II listed venue who is looking for an experienced Event Catering manager to join their busy team. The Event Catering Manager will be...

  • Senior Events Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marriott International Full time

    Job Number Job Category Event ManagementLocation Aloft London Excel, One Eastern Gateway Royal Victoria Dock, London, London, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementJOB SUMMARYResponsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure...

  • Event Operations Manager

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Levy Full time

    Event Operations Manager - London WHAT: Event Operations Manager - 6 month FTCWHEN: ASAPREPORTS TO: Operations DirectorLOCATION: VariousSALARY: 35,000 (pro rata)HOURS: 40JOB DESCRIPTIONOVERVIEW KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food...

  • Event Operations Manager

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Levy Full time

    WHAT: Event Operations Manager - 6 month FTCWHEN: ASAPREPORTS TO: Operations DirectorLOCATION: VariousSALARY: 35,000 (pro rata)HOURS: 40JOB DESCRIPTIONOVERVIEW KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food markets, workshops, consultancy, bars, a...

  • Senior Events Manager

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usWe are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we're determined to solve them.There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and...

  • Meetings & Events Manager - EMEA

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marriott Full time

    Job Number Job Category Rooms & Guest Services OperationsLocation Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United KingdomSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementPosition Overview:Reporting directly to the Director of Meetings + Events, the Meetings + Events Manager, EMEA, is responsible for...

  • Meetings & Events Manager - EMEA

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marriott International Full time

    Job Number Job Category Rooms & Guest Services OperationsLocation Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementPosition Overview: Reporting directly to the Director of Meetings Events, the Meetings Events Manager, EMEA, is responsible...

  • Meetings & Events Manager - EMEA

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marriott International Full time

    Additional Information Location Flexible: London or Eschborn.Job Number Job Category Food and Beverage & CulinaryLocation Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type Management Reporting directly to the Director of Meetings Events, the...

  • Meetings & Events Manager - EMEA

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marriott Full time

    Additional Information Location Flexible: London or Eschborn.Job Number Job Category Food and Beverage & CulinaryLocation Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United KingdomSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementReporting directly to the Director of Meetings + Events, the Meetings + Events...

  • Events Intern

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Richemont Full time

    Events Intern, London(6 month FTC - Full Time) HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? • Supporting across all Strategic and Institutional events, and reporting into the Events Manager (Institutional Events Lead)• Assisting and supporting the team on various projects throughout the year • Working closely with the Event Managers and reporting in to the Event...

  • Marketing and Events Coordinator

    9 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom JR United Kingdom Full time

    Marketing and Events Coordinator role at a well-known international law firm. London based, hybrid working. Competitive SalaryThis well-known international law firm is looking for a Marketing and Events Coordinator to support the implementation of internal and external events, webinars and conferences. This role will also work closely with various teams to...

  • Institutional Events Officer

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

    Job summaryAre you an outstanding events professional with experience in project managing and delivering high profile events? Do you enjoy going above and beyond to deliver seamless events? Do you have a keen eye for detail coupled with the ability to see the bigger picture? Are you a skilled communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships...

  • Communications, Events and Engagement Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences Full time

    Hours: Full time on site – 36 hours per weekThe LMS is a world-class research laboratory where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC as part of UK Research and Innovation, the LMS has a collaborative working culture and a new state-of-the-art building next to the...

  • Communications, Events and Engagement Manager

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences Full time

    Hours: Full time on site – 36 hours per weekThe LMS is a world-class research laboratory where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC as part of UK Research and Innovation, the LMS has a collaborative working culture and a new state-of-the-art building next to the...

  • College Events Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom University of Westminster Full time

    This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Westminster as a College Events Coordinator offering crucial support delivering events in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, comprised of four schools: Humanities, Law, Life Sciences and Social Sciences.We are seeking to appoint...

  • Events & Marketing Executive

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Blue Legal Full time

    A leading London based law firm who specialise in IP and Tech are recruiting for an Events and Marketing Executive to join their team. This role would be taking part in leading the marketing and business development strategy of the firm. The role will be working closely with the Business Development Director and the business development and marketing...

  • Operations and Events Officer

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom King's College London Full time

    Job description The post holder will be responsible for the administration and smooth running of the Centre for Grand Strategy within the War Studies Department at King's College London, working in a team including full-time academics and graduate students. The overall purpose of the role is to manage the externally funded and internal budgets for the...

  • Events & stewardship assistant

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Southbank Centre Full time

    Closing date for applications: 12th May at 11.59pmSalary: c. £28,000 per annum We are currently looking for an events and stewardship assistant to join our Development department on a full time permanent basis. The Southbank Centre is Europe's largest arts centre and one of the UK's top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the...

  • Meeting and Events Sales Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Edwin Royce Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Meeting Sales and Events CoordinatorAny additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Are you someone who loves sales and organizing events? Do you thrive in a busy environment where things are always changing? If yes, we have a great job for you as a Meeting Sales and Events...