Events and Leisure Development Manager

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Lochgilphead, United Kingdom Argyll Bute Council Full time

Department: LiveArgyll, Commercial Operations
Closing Date: Friday 16th February 2024

There are a wide range of services being delivered within liveArgyll for the benefit of local residents and visitors.

This role is mainly focused on our Halls and Leisure provision.

liveArgyll currently has a strong track record of delivering a wide ranging programme of live entertainment events and activities in our four halls, and our leisure provision continues to grow across our seven gyms and four swimming pools.

Recent live acts who have played in our halls include:


• Skerryvore
• DJ Ewan McVicar
• Skipinnish
• Karen Dunbar
• Paolo Nutini
• Francis Rossi
• Trailwest
• Ocean Colour Scene.

We’re keen to continue these type of large events, whilst also developing our programme of festivals, community events, comedy and music shows, food/drink events etc.

We would especially welcome applicants who have specific experience in working in the events industry and who have the passion to drive a programme designed to maximise growth, while ensuring a varied calendar of events.

As the Events and Leisure Development Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.

Your role will involve providing leadership and strategic direction in relation to event and leisure development of the business.

You will assist with the development and implementation of an innovative, growth focused events and leisure plan, ensuring that profitable business growth is accelerated and that commercial success is achieved.

All duties are included in the Job Specification, which also contains the key priorities below:

• Review existing products, services and markets including leading on marketing, market research and analysis and producing business plans/recommendations (including all associated costs and forecasted revenue for the business), to ensure that all business development opportunities (new events, products, services and markets) are optimised.
• Develop partnership and commissioning activities, developing new and existing relationships to explore and implement innovate commissioning opportunities – namely with promoters, artists and leisure providers. The position offers the following fantastic package:
• Be part of an incredible team dedicated to community well-being
• Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely
• Engage in exciting work within a vibrant charitable organisation
• Access opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Enjoy the benefits of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Receive a generous annual holiday entitlement package
• Leisure Membership for your health and well-being
• This is a Permanent full time position working 35 hours per week which will include evenings and weekends.

Applicants should note that:

• This post is suitable for job share.

  • Branch Manager

    2 days ago

    Lochgilphead, United Kingdom Additional Resources Ltd Full time

    **Branch Manager - Forestry/ Estate & Land Management Company** **Location: Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland (PA31)** **Salary: Attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience** **The Role**: We are looking for a **Branch Manager** to join a Forestry/ Estate & Land Management Company based in Argyll Scotland. You will be a key member of...

  • Senior Contract and Demand Management Officer

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Lochgilphead, United Kingdom Argyll Bute Council Full time

    Service: Procurement and Contract Management Team. Closing Date: Tuesday 6th February 2024 This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team, taking a leading role in contract and supplier management. The successful candidate will have responsibility for contract and relationship management of key social care...

  • Young Person's Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Lochgilphead, United Kingdom The Exchange Full time

    We are seeking to appoint a counsellor to work within our psychological wellbeing teams in the Argyll and Bute area providing evidence-based treatments for children and young people presenting with psychological and emotional issues. This will mainly involve individual one-to-one work and may include involvement in the provision of group interventions. You...

  • Young Person's Counsellor

    5 days ago

    Lochgilphead, United Kingdom The Exchange Full time

    We are seeking to appoint a counsellor to work within our psychological wellbeing teams in Lochgilphead providing evidence-based treatments for children and young people presenting with psychological and emotional issues. This will mainly involve individual one-to-one work and may include involvement in the provision of group interventions. You will manage...

  • Finance Administrator

    5 days ago

    Lochgilphead, United Kingdom Be Personnel Ltd. Full time

    Our client a leader in Environmental services is currently looking for a Finance Administrator based within their branch in Lochgilphead. Within the UK the company employs 700 employees over 39 locations, in addition to this they also employ 8,000 employees over 250 locations in both Europe and North America. This is a company with solid values who strive...

  • Administration Assistant- Lochgilphead

    6 days ago

    Lochgilphead, United Kingdom Carr Gomm Full time

    **Job Title: Administration Assistant** **Working hours: 25 hours per week; 9am-2pm Monday to Friday** **Rate of pay: £20,783 (pro-rata)** **Contract: Temporary - 1 year** **Responsibilities & Success Factors **Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Administration Assistant role is to carry out the administrative and clerical tasks as part of the...

  • Lead Operator

    Found in: beBee S GB - 3 weeks ago

    Lochgilphead, United Kingdom Renewi Services UK Ltd Full time

    Lead OperatorSalary: £30,000 per annumWorking Pattern: Mon-Fri 8am-5pmLochgilphead, Argyll & ButeWe are committed to hiring great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. If you share our values and our purpose, continue reading to find out more about our Lead Operator position.The role supports the Area Manager in the safe, compliant an effective...

  • Community Sports Hub Officer

    2 days ago

    Lochgilphead, United Kingdom Live Argyll Full time

    Department: LiveArgyll/Business Development Closing Date: Friday 26th May 2023 **Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th June in Dunoon**. In order to strengthen our support for community organisations and sports clubs that come together to improve the contribution that sport and physical activity has on the community, liveArgyll in partnership with...

  • IT Training Administrator

    2 days ago

    Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, United Kingdom Venesky-Brown Full time

    Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Lochgilphead, is currently looking to recruit a Systems Administrator for an initial 5 month contract with potential to extend on a rate of c. £This role will be fully remote. To support the Development Officer (deputising as required) to develop, test and maintain all HR and OD systems in...

  • Systems Administrator

    2 days ago

    Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, United Kingdom Venesky-Brown Full time

    Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Lochgilphead, is currently looking to recruit a Systems Administrator for an initial 5 month contract with potential to extend on a rate of c. £200/day Inside IR35. This role will be fully remote. Responsibilities: - To support the Development Officer (deputising as required) to develop, test...

  • Legal Regulatory Officer

    2 days ago

    Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, United Kingdom Argyll & Bute Council Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead in the further development, implementation and maintenance of the Moving and Handling processes and procedures across the Council, in particular the training of Social Work and Education staff, external staff in partner agencies and family members. The successful candidate should...