The Tour and External Events Manager will lead an exciting and ambitious strategy that will deliver concise and engaging events, whilst elevating the brand and profile of Kendal Mountain.
We are seeking an Events Specialist to implement a cohesive strategy that will engage existing and new audiences, build greater brand awareness and drive sales across numerous events both nationally and internationally.
This position is centred in a fast-paced environment requiring the successful candidate to support and pivot across multiple tasks and audiences on a daily basis. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, close attention to detail and a flexible approach. Experience of working in an event role is highly desirable, as well as quantified experience of liaising with a range of colleagues and stakeholders, and balancing competing demands and projects to meet deadlines.
What will you do:
- Develop and deliver an annual strategy for the Tour and External Events
- Work with the Brand Partners to deliver their objectives
- Develop the event calendar, establish dates and locations, evaluate and book venues
- Overseeing the programming of the content of the Tours and Events
- Organise, manage and support the delivery of the Tour and Events
- Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, and health & safety obligations
- Manage the budget, ensuring all initiatives operate within budget to deliver a return on investment
- Drive sales through working with the marketing team to deliver effective campaigns reaching new and existing audiences
- Coordinate presenting and support teams for the UK Tour and events
- Provide data analysis and reports, internally and externally
- Explore new channels for potential growth of the Tours and Events
- Champion our brand, supporting and contributing to building greater awareness and advocacy.
The person will have:
- 3-5 years’ experience in an event delivery role
- Have a strong commercial sense and ambition
- Excellent attention to detail
- A positive team player
- Be reliable, organised and able to work to deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- An interest and understanding of the outdoors and activities
JOB DETAILSLocation: Kendal, Cumbria with flexible working hours available
Position type: 4-day working week for approximately 42 weeks of the year - on full salary
5-days a week for approximately 10 weeks of the yearStart date: No later than October 2024
Applications open until: 12pm Wednesday 11th September 2024
Salary: £30-£32k depending on experience
Holidays: 16 days holiday + statutory + an extra 4 days for closure over Christmas period
Pension: Auto-enrolmentDiscounts: Access to a wide variety of discounts with leading outdoor brands
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESWe are committed to promoting diversity and equal employment opportunities for all our employees. We encourage candidates to apply irrespective of religion, belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis.
ABOUT KENDAL MOUNTAIN EVENTSWe are a small (15-person) team that organises the world's largest annual cultural Festival celebrating adventure, nature, and the outdoors. We also deliver over 60 events throughout the UK and internationally each year.
We embrace a 4-day working week culture for part of the year, from our office in Kendal.Our vision is to inspire more people to explore, respect, and represent mountains, wilderness, and their cultures. We believe in ‘Sharing the Adventure’.
Questions: Informal questions are welcome via the email address below.Applications: Accepted by email with a covering letter showing your suitability for the role and how you meet the job description, and a CV to jacqui@mountainfest.co.uk no later than Wednesday 12pm 11th September 2024.Interviews: Held in person at our Kendal office during the week beginning 16th September 2024 followed by a starting date in early October for the successful candidate.