Event Manager

Manchester Central is an award-winning venue in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities; our vaulted arches and station clock have made our venue an iconic city feature for more than 140 years.

Our experienced team of professionals lead the industry with unrivalled service standards to help our clients create engaging, memorable experiences at events of all shapes and sizes.

Your role

Competitive salary up to £35,000pa / 25 days holiday plus bank holidays / contributory pension scheme / discounted car parking

Reporting directly to the Senior Event Manager, this role is working on a full time, permanent basis.

Rotas are provided at least 2 months in advance for the majority of shifts.

We recognise that skills, experience, and potential come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply if you see a strong alignment between your abilities and this opportunity - even if you don’t check every box. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and value different perspectives and backgrounds.

Your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing and coordinating a variety of events including Exhibitions, Conferences, Banquets and Special Events
• Ensuring that event objectives and targets are achieved and potential income is maximised for Manchester Central
• Effectively monitoring and forecasting event budgets, ensuring that events are delivered to requirements, within allocated budget

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record of managing and delivering a variety of events at a similar level and to high standards

• Experience of working within forecasted budgets
• Experience of managing event health and safety

You must:

• Be committed to delivering high standards with enthusiasm
• Remain calm under pressure
• Be an excellent people manager – able to motivate and lead a team in a fast moving and challenging environment