Events Manager - National Job at Forestry Commission
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We are looking for an experienced and talented event manager to take the operational lead on a range of large commercial events hosted in the nation’s forests in England.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has strong leadership, operational, health and safety and contract management skills.
This is a national role and is offered on the basis of blended working, a combination of office based and virtual working. The role can be based at any Forestry England office with good travel and IT connections.
The post holder will need to regularly travel (including some overnight stays) to sites across England as required by the role, including event operational responsibilities and duties.
Job description
Job Background Information
Our recreation and visitor experience business plays an essential role in fulfilling the purpose of Forestry England.
Our large commercial events programme meets our Recreation objectives by providing entertainment in unique locations to engage with existing & new audiences.
Our current programme of large commercial events includes:
- Outdoor Cinema
- Illuminated Light Trails
- Forest Live - Our flagship live music event series
To support the effective delivery of our large commercial event programme Forestry England has a Customer Relations Team who run a dedicated office in Thetford, selling tickets and providing customer information for all of the above events.
Responsibilities
To develop, manage, lead and coordinate the operational delivery of various large commercial event programmes across the public Forest Estate in England.
This includes acting as the national operational events lead on our portfolio of illuminated light trails, including any future expansion locations.
In addition, acting as the national operation lead for our Outdoor Cinema programme.
Other responsibilities include helping our Events Programme Manager source, procure and then lead on the operational delivery on any new large commercial event opportunities across the wider Forestry England estate.
Finally, providing event management support to the wider Forest Live management team on the planning and delivery of our Forest Live concert programme, including any future expansion locations.
To be successful in this role you will need to have significant experience and expertise in managing the operational delivery of large scale commercial public events. A core part of Forestry England’s strategic approach is to grow commercial activity and the events programme is central to this growth.
KEY WORK AREAS
- Operation lead on our Outdoor Cinema programme including a focus on further expansion at other sites across Forestry England.
- Operational lead & advisory role for illuminated light trails including expansion sites and concepts
- Oversee all Health and Safety and operational delivery for the aforementioned events including liaising with key partners, local authorities and contractors, as well as acting as Client in regard to CDM Regulations.
- Regular liaison and collaboration with the Customer Relations Team and National Marketing team leads to ensure an effective event announcement, on-sale an on-going marketing campaign is maintained on all applicable events to ensure as successful profitable ticketing outcome is achieved.
- New business development focus to research and procure new event partnerships that align to our large commercial events strategy.
- Attend regular Senior Leadership meeting where applicable with event partners.
- Take an active role in the successful onboarding of the new Forest Live Co-Promoter Partner, including support the Forest Live Operations lead with concert planning and delivery.
- Support with the production of our Forestry England annual events delivery strategy, including leading on all agreed operational elements.
- Support, mentor and guide local Forestry England staff in managing & developing new and existing events at their sites including identifying and supporting any industry recommend training opportunities.
- Play an active role contributing toward the Marketing and Comms elements on all large commercial events across our estate to ensure a consistent approach is maintained.
Person specification
Person Competency Specification
Essential
- Significant operational experience of delivering large scale public events preferably across outdoor venues within the live entertainment industry.
- Leadership experience working with a diverse range of colleagues, contractor, sponsors and volunteers.
- Health and safety knowledge and experience in an events setting.
- Evidence of developing new business event partnerships to achieve combined strategic objectives.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and in presentations, engaging internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge and an understanding of IT systems and experienced user of MS Office
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject e.g. Event Management or Project Management
- Qualification in Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) or other relevant accredited Health and Safety such as IOSH or NEBOSH certification
- Expertise and experience in event marketing
- Experience of customer relationship management within an events context
- Knowledge of outdoor recreation or land management sector
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
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Working Week
This is a full-time role for 37 hours per week, which will normally be worked from Monday to Friday each week. However, the nature of the work includes requirement for significant weekend, public and privilege holiday and evening work especially during the set-up and delivery phases of event programmes including Forest Live and our illuminated light trails.
Licences
The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving licence that enables them to drive in the UK. However, Forestry England is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means.
Is this role permanent?
Yes. This role is being offered on a permanent basis.
Will the role involve travel?
Yes. The role will involve regular travel to forest locations nationally, with some overnight stays, as required..
What are the benefits?
- Generous Annual leave package – 27.5 days plus bank holidays, with additional leave increased after a set number of years of service.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension – with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Selection process details
How do I apply?
To apply for this role, your application should be submitted via Civil Service Jobs and be completed no later than 23:55 on Tuesday, 20th June 2023. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement as follows:
- A CV setting out your employment history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
- A Statement of Suitability (no longer than 1,000 words) explaining how you consider yourself a good candidate for the advertised role, taking into consideration how you meet our key work areas and Personal competency specification.
Interview
Interviews will be held online provisionally on Monday, 3rd July 2023. The interview will include CS behaviours (as shown below) and the applicant having to present to the interview panel for 10 minutes around their proposed future commercial events growth strategy that could be implemented across Forestry England.
Changing and Improving
Be willing to meet the challenges of difficult or complex changes, encouraging and supporting others to do the same. Actively encourage ideas that challenge current thinking and ways of working to make improvements to the work of Forestry England.
Making Effective Decisions
Understand own level of responsibility and empower others to make decisions where appropriate. Display confidence when making difficult decisions and present recommendations in a timely manner outlining the consideration of other options, costs, risks and benefits.
Delivering at Pace
Show a positive approach to keeping the whole team’s efforts focused on the top priorities. Regularly monitor work against milestones or targets and act promptly to keep work on track and maintain performance.
Working Together
Build, maintain and improve relationships with different stakeholders at the relevant level to understand differing views and issues. Establish relationships with a range of stakeholders including willing volunteers to support delivery of your work areas.
Sift and Interview dates to be confirmed
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to FC from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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