Public Events Manager

1 month ago


Rugby, United Kingdom Royal Air Force Museum Full time

We are looking to recruit a Public Events Manager to join our dynamic Events team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

Purpose of the Public Events Manager role is to:

The principle purpose of the role of Museum Public Events Manager will be to lead the development of our public events programme at their site and all aspects of its implementation. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Events and Catering to develop our Public Events strategy and how it is applied into the relevant location. This will include responsibility for all aspects of event planning, delivery and management, all key partner development and management, all audience development and evaluation and all events budgeting and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities of our Public Events Manager include:

  • To work with Head of Events and Catering to develop our Public Events strategy, that articulates the long-term objectives of the programme across all Museum sites and audience groups
  • To lead the development of the annual public events plan for Midlands. This plan will provide a schedule for each event that comprises the programme and outlines our key commercial and visitor experience goals for each event
  • To lead the implementation of the public events programme at Midlands. This will include taking responsibility for the management of major public events and the delegation of selected elements of the programme to the Public Events Executive, where appropriate
  • Take lead responsibility for the management and development of 1 FTE. This will include all aspects of objective and appraisal setting and the development of all training and development objectives
  • Take lead responsibility for the management of the Public Events Volunteers, working with our Volunteering team to develop the team
  • To work closely with the Operations and Visitor Experience team to deliver events, this will include staff briefings for events and training to deliver activities
  • Take lead responsibility for the development of all post event analytics and their dissemination to key stakeholders around the Museum. This will include working closely with the Campaigns and Digital Marketing teams to ensure event analytics are effectively integrated into our wider Audience Development Plan
  • Work closely with the Marketing and PR department to develop marketing plans for events, design work and copy

What we are looking for in our Public Events Manager:

  • Demonstrable and proven experience of working within a busy public events function
  • Demonstrable and proven management level experience
  • Strong project or event management skills
  • Articulates the Museum’s purpose and objectives and supports their team to see their role within it
  • Confidently engages with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally
  • Motivates and provides confidence to team members, allowing them to utilise their skills and knowledge and act with relevant level of autonomy

Closing Date: 21st October 2024
Interviews will take place on 05th November 2024

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.


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