CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Event Manager
F/t role • Salary: £33,000 • Based in Birmingham, with some WFH and onsite working required during delivery
Role Overview
The Event Manager at OPUS is a senior role, supporting the business to deliver high-profile, multi-disciplinary arts and event projects.
The role reports into the Managing Director and works closely with the Senior Producer at every level to ensure events are compliant, engaging and meticulously delivered across the OPUS portfolio. The role requires attentive and safe planning skills, as well as creative visioning and interpretation, fundraising, budgeting, strong communication & relationship building skills, reporting, artist liaison, stakeholder engagement and production and event delivery.
The exact scope of the role could be flexible to suit the right candidate, and so we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds, skillsets and experiences.
Purpose of the Role
The Event Manager is highly organised, able to coordinate multiple duties and prioritise efficiently. They will have meticulous attention to detail and be able to manage highly detailed tasks including maintaining budgets, financial considerations and compliance for OPUS. They are a natural collaborator who thrives in dynamic environments, with an interest in the arts but a passion for managing unique event experiences.
This individual has a proactive, solution-focused approach and demonstrates resilience and adaptability in the face of complex logistical and creative challenges. They will be able to foster positive community engagement, whilst maintaining and building stakeholder relationships across multiple networks.
They are open to learning, value diverse perspectives, and bring a strategic approach to problem-solving, contributing to OPUS’s long-term growth and reputation as a leader in arts and community engagement in events. With a commitment to both artistic excellence and strategic planning, they thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, where creativity meets community impact.
About You
We are looking for an individual who:
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Has substantial experience (ideally 5+ years) in organising large-scale, multi-disciplinary events with a strong creative focus, especially in outdoor or community-centric settings.
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Is adept at coordinating with diverse partners, stakeholders and clients to ensure event needs are met across the board.
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Has solid experience managing event budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenditures, and reconciling post-event costs.
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Has strong knowledge of event compliance, health and safety regulations, including experience with local authorities and licensing processes. Experience in overseeing compliance in pre-event planning, briefing teams and suppliers to ensure safe and compliant event execution.
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Is skilled at sustaining positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders whilst maintaining the business continuity & quality standards.
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Has experience in collecting and analysing post-event outcomes, compiling learnings into evaluation documents for continuous improvement and reporting requirements.
How to Apply
Download the full Application Pack here.
A plain text version is available here.
To apply, please send a CV and either a covering letter or portfolio deck to enquiries@opusartsevents.co.uk by end of day 9th March 2025.
Interviews will be held in person in Birmingham city centre on 20th and 21st March.
Any data submitted will be stored safely and securely in line with our privacy policy.
We welcome any questions in advance of your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Caroline at the above email address.