Events Manager

  • Contract
  • London
  • Posted 2 months ago

Serpentine Galleries

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Job: Events Manager

Job: Events Manager

Organisation: Serpentine Galleries

Postcode: W2 3XA

  • Job Title: Events Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

We’re looking for a well-rounded, collaborative, confident and ambitious Events Manager to join the Events team at Serpentine to help us manage and coordinate a busy portfolio of physical events and to proactively seek and materialise new business.

Job Description

We are looking for someone with an excellent track record in both the organisation and management of large scale events and venue hire and practical experience of organising online or virtual events, with strong project management skills. You’ll understand how to win business from your experience working in events sales and you’re keen to get stuck in. What motivates you is when clients have their best possible event. You’ll be experienced in dealing with a wide range of people in both business and social contexts, which makes you an excellent people person.

Job Requirements

An excellent track record in both the organisation and management of large-scale events and venue hire.

Practical experience of organising online or virtual events.

Experience of dealing with a wide range of people in both business and social contexts.

Excellent project management skills.

Strong organisational and administration skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.

Able to think creatively and bring ideas to the table to reach solutions.

Advanced presentation, negotiating and interpersonal skills necessary for effective sales and marketing of events.

Ability to communicate well with colleagues, donors and VIPs, in writing and in person.

Professional approach to handling confidential and sensitive information.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Able to remain calm under pressure and an enjoyment for working at a fast pace and to tight deadlines.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter via the Apply Now link.

In your Cover Letter, please address:

• How your skills and experiences will bring benefit to the role;
• Examples of how you have applied relevant skills and experience we are looking for in your current or previous work;
• What specifically attracts you to this role and Serpentine.

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