Head of Events Programming

The Head of Events Programming is responsible for planning, organising and delivering a varied programme of in-house and external events.

What's in it for you as our Head of Events Programming:

• 50% off food and drink in our pubs for up to 4 people
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars and restaurants + More.
• 24/7 Health and wellbeing support, Access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds.
• Access to Wage stream, A financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
• Opportunity to buy wine at cost price.
• Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.

What you'll be doing as Head of Events Programming: In-House Event Planning and Delivery

• Lead the planning and execution of key in-house events and activations, including opening parties and major seasonal events such as Halloween, Christmas and New Year's Eve, as well as brand collaborations.
• Work closely with the Brand and Marketing Director to ensure every event reflects the company's values and creative standards.

Events Programming and Production

• Plan, produce and deliver a wide range of events from intimate gatherings to large-scale parties, ensuring consistently high creative standards.
• Oversee all aspects of event production including coordination, logistics, creative development and on site execution.
• Attend key events during weekdays, evenings, weekends and public holidays, while delegating appropriately to other teams where your presence is not required.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Marketing and Creative, Design, Operations and other internal teams to ensure events support business objectives.
• Act as the main point of contact for external collaborators, artists and creative partners to ensure smooth collaboration and high quality output.

Event Success and Feedback

• Track and report on event performance by reviewing feedback, attendance and marketing metrics. Use insights to refine programming and ensure events remain relevant, engaging and commercially effective.

Budget Management

• Manage full event budgets for all venues, ensuring delivery on time and within financial targets. Complete P&L for each event.

About you, our Head of Events Programming:

• Minimum of five years' experience in event management within hospitality or the pub industry.
• Experience working with high-profile clients and exclusive events is highly beneficial.
• Strong background in event management, ideally within hospitality or the pub sector.
• Experience delivering both large in-house events and intimate high-profile functions.
• A well-developed network of suppliers, brands and entertainment partners.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a guest-focused approach.
• Proven capability in budget management and achieving financial goals.
• Creative thinker with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering memorable experiences.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

This role suits someone passionate about creating exceptional experiences who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Head of Events Programming will play a key role in elevating the group's brand and guest experience through innovative and impeccably executed events.

Apply now and we'll take it from there.

Compensation: To be discussed