Event Manager

Event Manager

SITE: Odyssey Group – SSE Arena
LOCATION: Queen’s Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Event Manager
TERMS: 37.5 hours per week however due to the level of the role flexibility is required.
SALARY: £34,000 per annum. To be reviewed when Silver Command duties are undertaken by the post holder [requiring substantial training & development.]
DATE: November 2024

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This is an exciting and challenging role, working as part of the Arena team who deliver world class events to a range of audiences. A key element of the role involves a crucial duty of Event Controller, with overall responsibility for clients and the venue in relation to event delivery.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of Event / Project Management of large-scale events within the Arena / Entertainment industry. Demonstrating a clear understanding of pre-event planning, on the day coordination and post event evaluation.
• Significant Duty Management / Front of House experience in the management of large-scale events with a focus on safety, smooth event delivery and staff coordination.
• Experience of effective people and contractor management, fostering a collaborative approach while ensuring adherence to event protocols and standards.
• A proven ability to make competent decisions in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, written & verbal with the proven ability to engage with a wide range of clients, stakeholders and staff at all levels.
• Experience of event budgeting, from creating, managing & controlling event budgets to ensure financial efficiencies while ensuring event objectives are meet.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applying technical skills to enhance event planning and reporting.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation specifically within the Arena / Entertainment industry including previous experience of applying this knowledge in event settings.
• Demonstrable experience of dealing with emergency situations, applying knowledge and skills effectively when under pressure.
• Proven experience of delivering excellent customer service to a diverse customer base.
• Experience of adaptability and flexibility, working a variety of hours (evenings, early mornings and weekends on a rota basis) due to the event nature of the business. ???????

Key Benefits

• The Odyssey Group has a range of benefits which it offers to full and part time staff[1].
• Free car parking.
• 33% Discount in the W5 cafe, including coffee and 10% discount in the W5 shop.
• Complimentary tickets to Belfast Giants and friends & family access to W5.
• Holidays commence at 31 days per year rising to 34 [prorata for part time staff.]
• Company paid social events.
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance and paid sickness benefit.
• A comprehensive health cash plan plus Winter Flu Vaccination Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice including pensions, holiday and cycle to work schemes.
• Training opportunities

[1] [Some T&Cs and qualifying periods may apply]

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Closing date: Sunday 17 Nov 2024 23:59