Event Manager

Job Summary: Company: Cuffe and Taylor Department: Operations Location: Preston, London or remote (UK) Reports to: Senior Event Manager Working Hours: Full time, 9am – 5pm with extra weekend working throughout festival season onsite. Some travel required. Role Description Cuffe & Taylor operates Lytham Festival, Live at The Piece Hall, Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Summer Sessions, Cardiff Castle, Lincoln Castle and many other sites. Cuffe & Taylor also produce and promote over 1,500 theatrical shows across the UK and internationally each year and project manage a major London attraction. The event manager will work within the operations team and be a key role in the planning and delivery of festivals, concerts and tours at Cuffe & Taylor. In this role, the successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of the event management including but not limited to procurement and budget management. Alongside, working with the finance, marketing, ticketing, promoting team to deliver a successful event. For this role you should have exceptional organisational, communication and leadership skills. Previous experience in, event management, project management; event co-ordination; production co-ordinator would be an advantage. What it’s like to work in the Team Cuffe & Taylor is made up of a diverse group of individuals, but we all share the same passion for putting our employees first. We have a fun atmosphere within the team, which helps us maintain an open, approachable department, which can partner and build genuinely authentic and valuable relationships with our employees and leaders. We are committed to working as a team and so support each other to achieve wins as a team. Who you are Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience Essential Detailed project management / planning experience Ability to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines Excellent organisational and administrative skills Excellent communication skills Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel Experience in budget management Desirable Procurement Management Event Management training SIA and Crowd Management training Experience with sustainability practices Experience in planning large scale events (5,000 people ) Experience in negotiation with suppliers Experience in liaison with local authorities Knowledge of live music industry and event management experience Behaviours The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success Confidence to lead and manage Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving High level of integrity and discretion Flexibility Maturity and level-headedness You may have prior experience involving, project management; local authority licensing department; licence compliance; event management; event coordination; health and safety What the role includes Delivery, planning and operational management of festivals, concerts and events Regular liaison with and progress reports to Senior Event Manager and Director of Operations via weekly meetings or any other means as appropriate Budget management of festivals and concerts Procurement, management and contracting of suppliers including but not limited to stages, structures, marquees, cabins, fencing, trakway, power, toilets, showers, catering, accommodation, Wi-Fi, CCTV, signage etc. Procurement management and contracting of site management, health and safety management, waste management, artist liaison, production management, traffic management, security and medical etc. Assisting with the preparation of site plans, specifications and the event management safety paperwork Strong liaison with statutory and non-statutory local agencies (e.g., police, fire, ambulance service, landowner, environmental health, licensing, building control, emergency planning, planning and Highways Agency where required) to include attendance at Safety Advisory Group meetings and meetings with agencies and regular updates Liaison with residents including management of the local resident information and ticket schemes Ensuring sustainability best practice through Green Nation Working with the promoting department to ensure the budgets are up to date and artist requirements are delivered Working with the marketing team to ensure the website customer information and graphical maps are correct and up to date Working with ticketing team throughout the ticketing process from set up to delivery Working with the finance team to maintain up to date budgets and to approve and submit invoices Working with the festival assistant on the management and response to customers Liaising with sponsors, sponsor activations, sponsorship teams and bars / traders (including boutique camping) and ensuring their requirements have been negotiated, booked and met Ad hoc tasks as required Equal Opportunities We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. Reality Check While this is a great opportunity in an exciting industry this is not just a chance to see shows for free! The role is not your ordinary 9-5 and the industry is demanding with sometimes unsociable and long hours. The excitement and energy of the shows, tours and festivals we create comes from the hard work and dedication we commit to our work, and this role is no exception to this. So, get ready to bring your best to the role. The Company Cuffe and Taylor is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6th NOVEMBER 2023. We reserve the right to close applications at anytime. #CuffeandTaylor #LI-SL1 About Us Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations. We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones’ music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge. There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.