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Event Safety Officer (H&S)
The Event Safety Officer deals with safety and rescue operations under the guidance of the Event Director. In practice, they both work together very closely although the Event Director is ultimately responsible for the safety of the event. They are responsible for the production of the event risk assessment and for the management and control of the events safety resources.  The Event Safety Officer must be familiar with the venue. Cooperation with local authorities is highly recommended.
Exhibition Director
Managing the overall delivery of the exhibition, contract management and negotiation, management & implementation of SLAs, overseeing the management of floorplans, Health & Safety management, post event analysing and reporting
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.
Vendors, Traders and Stalls Manager
Responsible for checking required certificates and training of all vendors and stalls. Reports back to the Site Mangers. Sees that all vendors have the provisions, power, water etc. to function within their contracts, also Public Liability Insurance.
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.
Technical Producer
Job that requires experience of working extensively in technical production roles, with strong working knowledge of current technology across all platforms such as projection and screens, sound, lighting, rigging, drones etc. Operational expertise extends to managing supply chain and technicians.
Sustainability Manager
A sustainability manager/expert/consultant needs to have a clear understanding of how events can achieve sustaibility targets for environmental. social and economic objectives. Ideally they are accredited (trained!) and able to consult across all elements of the event from planning to delivery and follow up
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.
Welfare Manager
Responsible for the welfare of build-up crew, volunteers, staff, contractors (which maybe sub-contracted to the appropriate company), includes provision of medical staff and the welfare of all on site.
Festival Manager / Assistant
Responsible for supporting the festival director by providing logistical, administrative and technical support.
General Administration Manager
This role provides all the back office support required to make events happen, such as the paperwork needs to be managed -Licensing, Traffic Orders, EMP, Site Plans, Planning Permission, Business Rates, Supplies, Contracts, Transport arrangements and general logistics.
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