Events Manager

Events Manager - £39-42,000 per annum + benefits

Based in Camberley (GU15 3PL) Full-time, hybrid/flexible working

Overview

Working within this town centre marketing and events organisation, you will be organising and delivering large-scale events and promotions to make Camberley a destination town for businesses, employers, shoppers and residents alike.

Overview of job content

• Reporting to the Board of Directors, directly reporting to the Chairman
• Facilitate the delivery of all our projects and events in line with the Business Plan (including Annual Business Awards, Car Show, Christmas lights, Farmers Markets and much more .)
• Ensure our projects and events are delivered to a high standard, and developed to meet the needs of the business and changing needs of our town centre businesses
• Working closely with our social media and digital marketing consultant, and site security
• Arranging permits, licencing, security and whatever is necessary to deliver a successful, safe and enjoyable event
• Assist with devising new events, updating and re-invigorating annual events
• Working within/managing budgets whilst finding ways to deliver value for money, without a detrimental effect on quality and impact. Seek new ways to secure additional funding, including sponsorship opportunities
• To deliver all aspects of a successful re-BID campaign in conjunction with the Directors and appointed consultant in 2026
• Attend events and other networking opportunities, acting as a host and ambassador for the organisation
• Regular interface with and visits to local businesses, ensuring the best use of centralised resources
• Attend Board Meetings, presenting data to the Board of Directors

Experience and personal attributes

• Experience in an events organisation role and skilled in the planning, execution and management of projects and events from initiation to completion
• Ability to work on multiple projects, with strong use of time management skills
• Confident communication skills, good interpersonal skills, confident networker able to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Creative and pro-active
• Flexible with working hours as we will be flexible with time off in lieu and hybrid working
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of/living local to Camberley town centre
• Comfortable working with suppliers and vendors, and working with minimal supervision

Salary and benefits

Offering between £39-42,000 per annum (negotiable dependent upon experience), for a full-time opportunity, pension and annual leave at 28 days (including Bank Holidays). Flexibility is essential during events and peak periods time in lieu given for working at events outside of contracted hours.