Head of Events

1 week ago


Maidenhead, United Kingdom The Rank Group Full time

Company Description

As the most well-known Bingo Brand in the UK, we know how important it is that people have a great time when visiting us, whether that’s as a customer coming through the door to play Bingo or a candidate looking to join our amazing team.

As part of the Rank Group, Mecca is on a journey of growth, consistently elevating our offering from both a customer and employee perspective.

Our venues sit at the heart of our communities, offering a safe space for our customers to play Bingo, enjoy our Slots or relax with friends an enjoy our fabulous food and drink offering. Our teams all love giving a great experience to our customers, whether they’re enjoying an evening of entertainment or eyes down and focused on the full house 

Job Description

Would you revel being in a world where you bring people joy, happiness and unforgettable experiences through the medium of events? Sound like you?

You could be the headline act to take on the Head of Events role for Mecca Bingo, reporting into our Marketing Director. Delivering exceptional events across out 50+ location in the UK, you will own the plan and deliver ongoing growth over the next 5 year, ensuring our customer experience is second to none. 

You will be: 

Creating and owning the events plan for the year, ensuring a broad spectrum of regular events activity across our 50+ venues. Building a strong portfolio of 3rd party events providers who work with us to deliver the highest quality events possible, ensuring we stay up to date with current trends to ensure we maximise every event opportunity. Responsible for negotiation of terms, contracts and tours with 3rd party agencies, as well as prospecting for new and upcoming talent. Owning the relationship between support office and our Operational Regional Managers, General Managers and Assistant Managers, to ensure the best collaboration. Working with the wider Marketing team (including Acquisition, PR & Social, Brand, Digital and CRM) to maximise event revenue; to deliver budgeted profit for Mecca Events. This includes signing off marketing collateral produced. Ensuring the customer journeys for all marketing activity, sales, promotion and the execution of events meet the standards required for the business.

Qualifications

Proven experience in event & production sector, preferably with a focus on supporting third-party events. Strong understanding of Sales and Marketing to effectively promote tours and events.  Strong Leadership, organisational and planning skills with the ability to set and prioritise goals and lead your Team to deliver the events strategy. Strong commercial acumen, able to produce senior stakeholder reporting and projections in conjunction with the finance teams. Passionate about delivering new customer experiences with a focus on customer satisfaction, committed to providing an unrivalled customer experience. Strong team player who inspires excitement and fosters an environment of achievement. Willingness to collaborate with others to develop new ideas and concepts.

Additional Information

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Induction for Success:  Your success is our priority. We provide a comprehensive induction program, thoughtfully designed to familiarise you with our Mecca values and culture, ensuring you are well-prepared for your role. Learning and Development:  You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow with the guidance of experienced industry professionals, using your unique flare and style to become a driving force of our team’s success. People-Focused Culture:  Mecca is all about its people. Our supportive and nurturing work environment ensures you have the tools you need to thrive. High-Performing Culture:  Join a team that embraces high performance. We set the bar high and help you reach your full potential. Emphasis on Growth:  At Mecca, growth is not just a word; it's a commitment. We foster your individual and team growth to help you succeed and excel.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join a people-focused business, offering a high-performing culture where you, your team, and your venue can work, win, and grow together.

The Rank Group are committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring that we better understand and meet the needs and requirements of our candidates and aim to do this by facilitating fair and equal access to our services. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview.


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