Events Manager

Are you an organised, energetic events professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments with solid F & B experience? We're looking for a Seasonal Events Operations Manager to lead the planning and delivery of our summer events programme, ensuring unforgettable experiences for visitors while keeping operations running smoothly and safely.

This is a hands on role, perfect for someone who loves live events, can juggle multiple priorities, and leads teams with confidence and positivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on a pre-planned, well programmed event season
• Oversee event operations on-site, acting as duty manager during ticketed events
• Liaise with security, promoters, medics during the event
• Monitor/comply with sound regulations
• Monitor onsite capacity
• Train and manage seasonal staff
• Ensure all events comply with health & safety, licensing, and safeguarding requirements
• Accident/incident reporting
• Monitor event performance and visitor feedback

What We Offer

• A dynamic, creative working environment
• The chance to lead exciting, high profile seasonal events
• Competitive seasonal pay
• Valuable experience within a growing events programme

Job Purpose

To manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of Binks Yard's 2026 summer events programme, ensuring events are safe, engaging, sufficiently staffed, and well managed.

Key Duties

• Lead on-site event delivery, including set up, live operations, and breakdown
• Work closely with Technical Support and the Binks Yard management team to ensure effective cross team collaboration.
• Line manage seasonal event team
• Liaise with promoters, performers and contractors
• Manage risk assessments, event safety documentation and incident management during events
• Handle visitor queries and guest feedback
• Evaluate events and recommend improvements for future seasons

Desirable Criteria

• Proven experience in events management, festivals, or live music entertainment
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Experience in people management
• Knowledge of health & safety and event compliance
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings

Personal Attributes

• Calm under pressure
• Reliable
• Proactive and solutions focused
• Approachable leadership style
• Passionate about creating memorable visitor experiences