We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Events Producer to join our Events team at Enable!
About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
Role Overview:
The Events Team are a busy, creative, tight knit group of vibrant professionals who are looking for someone to join the teamwho pride themselves in 5 start customer service and going the extra mile for their clients. In the Events Team we celebrate creative problem solving, autonomy and integrity in our approach to work.
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Events, the Senior Events Producer will manage the delivery of Enable’s diverse Events programme - including music concerts, community festivals, indoor and outdoor theatre, cultural celebrations, Battersea Park Fireworks and more. The role will include team management and mentoring less experienced event managers. In addition, the Senior Events Producer will research, develop and design new events as part of Enable’s growth strategy.
This role would suit someone with prior experience in running large scale events, managing budgets and multiple project timelines. We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in event producing and is passionate about joining a creative and growing team to entertain a wide-ranging and diverse audience. Looking for an excel whiz and creative unicorn.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Event Production
- The research, development, design, production and delivery of new events to be produced by Enable.
- The oversight on all events produced by the Production Team.
- Working closely and collaboratively with the Head of Events on the growth strategy linked to Enable’s self-produced events
- Budget planning, new supplier sourcing, contract negotiations and identifying new revenue / sponsorship opportunities
- Producing all relevant production paperwork including but not limited to site plans, event management plans, safety and emergency plans
- Ensuring all events are fully staffed and staff are fully briefed
- Liaising with the Marketing Team to ensure they are fully briefed in sufficient time to develop and create marketing strategies and produce relevant marketing collateral
- Liaising with statutory / Council services and contractors for the delivery of event productions, including but not limited to the following: Environmental Services, Building Control, Highways & Parking, Waste Management, Emergency Services, Public transport operators, Security & First Aid contractors, Grounds Maintenance contractors, and Service and equipment suppliers
- Acting as the appointed site manager and assisting with the physical set up and dismantling of events, including the management of contractors and suppliers and the distribution and return of events equipment / stores and vehicles as required
- Named as DPS on the Battersea Park premises licence, and any other premises licences as required
- Arranging / attending all event production and planning meetings and Safety Advisory Group meetings
Team Management
- Overall management of the Production Team
- Line management of Senior Events Production Managers, and Events Managers and any other team members, including freelance event managers
Admin and Finance
- Budget creation and management, P&L reporting
- Achieving targeted income set by the Head of Events
- Monthly reconciliation of the Detailed Transaction Report
- Collating and reviewing all contractor H&S documentation
- Applying for TENS and other relevant licensing
- Raising, filing and organising finance documentation including purchase orders and invoices and keeping the budget up-to-date with all recorded income and expenses
- Dealing with relevant queries and complaints raised by clients, members of the public and production suppliers or contractors within the agreed timeframes. When necessary, escalating complaints to the Deputy Head of Events
- Liaising closely with the wider Events Team and other Enable services to ensure that the events programme is coordinated properly in conjunction with the venues management team
- Carrying out other duties as directed by the Head of Events
Skills and Experience:
- Proven and demonstrable experience of producing and delivering medium to large commercially successful public outdoor events
- Confidence and experience in running large scale events sites, leading on all operations and being able to think on your feet
- Excellent budget skills and a keen understanding of creating commercially successful events
- Fastidious and meticulous attention to detail
- Confidence in producing all relevant production paperwork including, but not limited to, site plans, event safety management plans, RAMS, production schedules and briefing documents
- Experience with working across multiple large scale budgets and staying on top of finance administration
- Experience of booking artists/ performers and sourcing event infrastructure
- Previous line or team management
- Passion for creating events to entertain a wide-ranging audience and diverse community
- Exceptionally high standards of customer service, attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing, by telephone or face to face with senior management, other staff, clients and members of the public
- Patience and ability to negotiate professionally with suppliers
- Ability to enforce measures to meet health & safety legislation or prescribed terms and conditions
- Hands on/ proactive onsite and pride yourself on going the extra mile to create the best event possible
- A team player but also be able to manage your workload independently
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and have had experience with Xero or other accounting software
- Personal Licence (this can be obtained on joining but required for Premises Licence and TEN applications)
- This role will require schedule flexibility and the ability to work weekends, early mornings, and late nights and manage your time accordingly. This is particularly heavy during May to end August and late October to end December
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.