A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a super organised Operations / Events Manager to join a fashion and events business based in Leeds. This is an exciting time to join a growing business to support internally with managing the office and creating processes and procedures. We are looking for candidates who are proactive, dynamic, committed and looking for a role where they can make a difference. There is genuine opportunity for career progression, and you will be part of a fun, creative and sustainable business at a time of growth.
The role is full time Monday to Friday 9.00 – 17.00, salary between £24,000 - £28,000 depending on experience, pension, car parking, staff socials
Responsibilities include -
- Coordinating and managing events
- Overseeing the planning & running of the live events team
- Managing budgets for live events
- Managing staff efficiently
- Scouting & negotiating terms with venues for live events
- Managing logistics & transport for live events
- Booking venues - liaising with venue managers, booking forms and creation of event diary
- Managing staff rotas
- Office management including facilities management and stock control
- Recruitment of office and events staff
- HR administration including contracts, new starters, holidays, sickness and liaising with external HR Consultant
- Overseeing health and Safety compliance
- Finance administration regarding payroll and purchase ledger
- Client relationship management
- PA duties to Management
- Organising staff socials and assisting with events
Candidate requirements –
- Forward thinking
- Strong IT skills and competent in MS Office
- Experience in managing
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Some finance administration experience would be advantageous
- Adaptable to change and able to make suggestions
- Good time management
- Ability to work at a fast pace
- Confident in managing people and introducing processes
Candidates should also be keen to embrace the challenge of working in a fast evolving, fluid environment.
Please apply via the link or contact Kitty – Unity Resourcing for more information.