Are you passionate about events and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We’re looking for a proactive and driven Events Executive to join our commercial team at an exciting time of growth and development.

The Events Executive role is a varied and hands-on role combining sales, planning, and operational delivery. You’ll take the lead on a range of projects—from initial enquiry through to execution—helping to maximise income through commercial hire, filming, and outdoor events.

From large-scale public festivals and filming productions to corporate hire and private bookings, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, high-profile events that generate vital income to support the Trust’s charitable work.

Key Reponsibilities

  • Lead the sales, planning and delivery of allocated venue hire, outdoor events and filming projects from enquiry to completion.
  • Take ownership of the Christmas Markets, ensuring delivery within budget and an exceptional experience for visitors and traders.
  • Proactively generate sales and meet agreed income targets and KPI’s.
  • Manage events budgets, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of income and expenditure.
  • Maintain CRM systems and ensure timely, professional client communication.
  • Prepare and manage event documentation, including contracts, invoices, safety plans, and risk assessments.
  • Identify new business opportunities to grow venue hire and commercial activity.
  • Represent the Trust at networking events, trade shows and industry engagements.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, partners and internal teams.
  • Support the Events Manager on large scale events and filming projects.
  • Ensure all activity complies with policies, licensing and legislation.
  • Deliver excellent customer service and uphold high standards across all events.
  • Promote the Trust’s corporate membership scheme.

About You

You’ll be a highly motivated and organised events professional with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences. You’ll have previous experience in an events role and in sales, with a track record of meeting targets.  With strong networking and relationship building skills, you are a confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and ambitious team, contributing to a diverse and growing events programme in a unique heritage setting.  Your work will directly support the Trust’s mission and help shape the future of it’s commercial success.