Event Manager (Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2027)

About the role

As Event Manager, you will be part of the team that makes events happen from initial planning through to live delivery. Acting as Duty Manager for a variety of events, you will take responsibility for operational delivery, safety, client liaison and real-time decision making, working closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.

You will be confident balancing client expectations with operational, commercial and safety requirements, often in a live event environment where priorities can change quickly. Your friendly, personable and approachable can-do attitude, combined with calm, methodical and proportionate decision-making, will be key to delivering excellent outcomes for clients, visitors and the venue.

Key responsibilities

• Bring events to life by planning, coordinating and delivering all event types across Harrogate Convention Centre.
• Act as Duty Manager for events, leading operational delivery in a large venue environment and ensuring activity is safe, efficient and professionally managed.
• Coordinate staff, suppliers and contractors so each event has the right resources in place at the right time.
• Turn client requirements into clear operational orders, schedules, costings and event documentation, maintaining excellent organisation and presentation throughout.
• Work closely with internal teams, suppliers, contractors, emergency services and partner organisations to deliver joined-up, high-quality events.
• Ensure health and safety, licensing, safeguarding, security, first aid, contractual and wider legislative requirements are embedded throughout event planning and delivery.
• Maintain accurate event information using relevant event management systems such as Momentus and contribute to continuous improvement within the Event Planning and Delivery function.

About you

We are looking for someone who understands the pace, pressure and reward of live events. You will bring demonstrated experience of working in a fast-paced events environment at a similar level, ideally from a large venue, conference, exhibition, entertainment or complex operational setting, together with the confidence to work with a wide range of clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

You will be a clear communicator, a practical problem solver and someone who can keep control when plans change. You will be calm under pressure, able to make decisions rationally and proportionately, and confident prioritising your own workload while also working as part of a team, following instruction and leading others when required.

Strong IT skills are essential, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and venue or event management systems such as Momentus. You will also bring a sound working knowledge of relevant requirements including health and safety, licensing, security and first aid, using this knowledge to support safe, compliant and professional event delivery.

You will hold the following qualifications / certifications alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• IOSH Managing Safely
• First Aid at Work or ideally FREC 3
• SIA Door Supervisor
• Personal License Action Counters Terrorism.

Why join our team?

• Professional Development: Tailored training and career progression opportunities to help you grow and reach your full potential.
• Supportive Work Environment: A culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Attractive Benefits: Our employees are our greatest asset, enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays, and a generous local government pension scheme.

Please note this is a fixed term contract until 31/03/2027. Please refer to the North Yorkshire Council Jobs website for the detailed Job Description and Total Rewards Brochure. 

Key Dates

Closing Date: 24 September 2026

Interview Date: 28 September 2026