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Exhibition Manager / Assistant
Reporting to the Exhibition Director, this job is an entry level introduction to exhibitions. Supporting the team and carrying out specific responsibilities such as exhibitor liaison or floor planning will form part of a busy workload.
Venue Manager
A venue manager is responsible for working with clients and event planners to coordinate events taking place at their venue, which may be at a conference hall, ballroom, hotel space or theater. They ensure that all individuals who are part of the event and the planning process utilize the space correctly and clean up after the event. Venue managers may also advertise their space, maintain relationships with ongoing clients and connect with sales leads.
Travel / Accommodation Manager
Job that focuses on travel and hotel bookings. Business travel is still an often overlooked element of events but actually is a major contributor to the industry.
Traffic Manager
Responsible for traffic in the event area i.e., approaches to the festival or outdoor event site for signage, proper traffic control on public highway in conjunction with the police and an appropriate signage company. Is also responsible for traffic movement on site, including car parking, bone yard and visiting artists and contractors. Ensures that all processes are noted and adhered to according to the risk assessment.
Tour Manager
Responsible for every aspect of team that is touring, handling logistics, finance and communications for tours and ensuring that contractual commitements are fully met.
Steward / Marshals
Also known as marshals, stewards provide a direct and ongoing interaction between the ground management and spectators. Main duties include assisting with the circulation of spectators, preventing overcrowding, reduce disorder and provide means to investigate, report and take early action in an incident.
Stage Manager
Every stage on a festival site needs a manager, not unlike the same role found in theatre or live performance. They take total responsibility for everything that goes on and off the stage. They devise the schedules for all activity on the stage, from the set up of PA and equipment right through to the end of the performance.
Special Events Director / Manager / Assistant
A director of special events coordinates a variety of special events. This often includes weddings or parties. A special events directors handles all the details of the event, including keeping a project within budget, negotiating with vendors, planning schedules and ensuring the event satisfies what a client wants.
Site Manager
Responsible for all aspects of site operations, ensuring the delivery of appropriate materials and equipment as contractually specified, whilst enforcing and following safe working practices as per company and regulatory policies, including all relevant risk assessments and method statements. They should also induct site personnel.
Festival Manager / Assistant
Responsible for supporting the festival director by providing logistical, administrative and technical support.
Wedding Consultant / Planner / Coordinator
 Their services and responsibilities vary as they can either lead or simply support as required. They can provide the client with supplier referrals, assist with setting up appointments, and educate the client on wedding and creative partner etiquette.  A Wedding Consultant/Planner/Coordinator is responsible for assisting engaged couples with planning their wedding. They meet with clients, review and negotiate vendor contracts, create a timeline, complete their work within budget and organise the day-of needs for the bride and groom and their guests. 
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer coordinators manage everything related to volunteers within an organization. They recruit volunteers, learn more about each volunteer’s skills, assign responsibilities and track volunteers’ work. Volunteer coordinators are also responsible for creating a positive work environment and helping develop volunteers.
Site Coordinator / Director / Manager / Assistant
Responsible for/supporting all aspects of site operations, ensuring the delivery of appropriate materials and equipment as contractually specified, whilst enforcing and following safe working practices as per company and regulatory policies, including all relevant risk assessments and method statements. They should also induct site personnel.
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