Deputy Head of Events

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Events Professional to join our 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), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• 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 Title: Deputy Head of Events

Reports to: Head of Events

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 pending experience

Based: Battersea Park

Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible hours required for this role

 

Role Overview

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Deputy Head of Events will be responsible for team management and the day-to-day venue management of all Events-run venues, overseeing the Events budget and lead on the growth strategy for the Events team. 

We are a busy, creative, tight knit group of vibrant professionals who are looking for someone to join the team. Someone who prides themselves in providing 5-star customer service and going the extra mile for the client and for each other. In the Events Team we celebrate creative problem solving, autonomy and integrity in our approach to work.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

Team Management 

• Overall management of the Events Team 
• Line management of management team within the Events Team 
• Overseeing sufficient staffing levels for all booked events and that all staff are correctly inducted to carry out their roles and responsibilities for large scale production events 
• Work closely with HR to manage recruitment of new team members 
• Attending HoS meeting on behalf of Head of Events 
• Identify new revenue opportunities across the Events portfolio and developing new event business and strategizing new initiatives to complement existing income streams from event 
  
  

 Finance and Admin 

• Overseeing, reconciling and managing Events budget and achieving targeted income
• Managing and finalising the monthly financial reconciliation  
• Handling customer complaints and resolving within the agreed timeframes 
• Ensuring Events Team keep the Events diary updated with venue bookings and the budget updated with all recorded income and expenses 
• Signing off expense and budget spend with the events team 
• Creating POs and invoices and liaising directly with the Finance Team as required, following up invoices to ensure that all monies owing are paid 
• Seeking quotes for goods and services in line with Enable’s Procurement Code, and raising purchase orders as required 
• Carrying out other duties as directed by the Head of Events 
  
  

Venue Management and Booking 

• Venue experience with knowledge of event management, venue sales and marketing and operations 
• Attending technical or production meetings and participating in Safety Advisory Group meetings as required 
• Overseeing Events Team ensuring all application paperwork per event is complete and compliant with the requirements of the Event Policy 
• Liaising closely with the Events Team and other Enable services to ensure that the wider events / activity programme is coordinated properly 
  
  

 

Event Production

• Supporting the Head of Events and Production Teams with the delivery of events produced by Enable
• 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
  
  

  

Skills And Experience

• Experienced leader, with the ability to take on a successful and established team
• Previous experience in complex budget management
• Experience engaging directly with senior level management.
• Proven record of operational excellence with ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, demonstrating resourcefulness in resolving issues, the ability to prioritise, and a detail orientated approach.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, entrepreneurial individual, with a positive attitude
• Good organisational and time management skills
• A collaborative person, able to work with peers across other functions in the business
• Intellectually curious about the industry
• Proficient in a range of office software: Outlook, Excel, Teams
• Thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks and projects efficiently against deadlines
• Proactive approach and pride yourself on going the extra mile to create 5 star customer service
• Ability to work autonomously while readily collaborating with the wider events team
• This role will require schedule flexibility – including late nights, early mornings and weekend work to deliver events
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Drivers Licence
• Proficiency with Priava, or other diary management software
• Experience with Xero, Sage or other accounting software
  
  

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.

If this role not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today on hr@enablelc.org

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.