DO YOU HAVE SIGNIFICANT EVENT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IN A CREATIVE SETTING? ARE YOU WELL VERSED IN EVENT PLANNING, DELIVERY AND EVALUATION? CAN YOU WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS AND CROSS-DEPARTMENTALLY? ARE YOU HIGHLY ORGANISED, METHODICAL IN YOUR APPROACH, WITH A KEEN EYE FOR DETAIL?

In this newly created role, we are looking for a Press Night and Events Manager to take the lead on working with the production producers, Co-Artistic Directors, Press & Communications team and creative teams to deliver the event aspects of press nights and season launches, ensuring the smooth running of events in Stratford-upon-Avon and at the Barbican Centre.

Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Collaborating with RSC colleagues, Board and volunteer leadership to manage every aspect of Stratford-upon-Avon and Barbican press night events ensuring the highest quality standards for success
• Managing ticket allocations, coordinating guest lists, invitations and RSVPs across the organisation
• Organising pre-show, interval and post-show entertainment and hospitality
• Working with Co-Artistic Directors and departments to deliver season launches across the year, securing venues and coordinating guest lists.
• Delivering organisational events, such as staff celebrations and supporting with Board and Governor events.
• Building strong relationships with guests attending events
• Managing budgets, generating invoices and ensuring financial data is accurate

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:

• Demonstrable event management experience
• Experience of working with artists and creatives in a producer environment
• Well developed skills in event planning, deliver and evaluation
• Excellent organisational skills with methodical attention to detail
• Strong financial management skills
• Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder / cross-departmental setting.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stratford-upon-Avon, with occasional travel to London.
You will be working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although occasional weekend and evening work will be required. We are committed to a culture of flexible working and this role will provide the opportunity for some flexibility in hours and location of work, ensuring that the specific remit of the role is delivered.

• Demonstrable event management experience
• Experience of working with artists and creatives in a producer environment
• Well developed skills in event planning, deliver and evaluation
• Excellent organisational skills with methodical attention to detail
• Strong financial management skills
• Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder / cross-departmental setting