Senior Events Manager


Festivals Edinburgh
Location 

Edinburgh

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

From £55,000 per annum

Job Highlights
  • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the most spectacular events that takes place every August against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
  • The Senior Events Manager (SEM) reports to the Head of Operations and plans, prepares and delivers the Concert series and Tattoo in partnership with the Venue & Safety Manager.
  • The Tattoo is a business in growth with diversification aspirations, and this role will play a key part in growing additional event management capability for the company as opportunities are generated.
Job Requirements/Description

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the most spectacular events that takes place every August against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Our vision is to be the world’s greatest immersive event(s) and every day we strive to produce atmospheric spectaculars that enrich lives through creativity, connection, and contribution. We are global citizens, with a special ability to bring people together on a local, national, and international scale. We make significant contributions, both societal and financial that focus on the greater good.

About the Role

The Senior Events Manager (SEM) reports to the Head of Operations and plans, prepares and delivers the Concert series and Tattoo in partnership with the Venue & Safety Manager.

Leads on event specific paperwork and Public Entertainment Licence processes, builds and leads the seasonal event team to meet organisational timelines.

Coordinates with internal and external production teams, Site Logistics and Tech managers to ensure collaborative and coherent performance delivery of the Tattoo and other content. The SEM leads on event security and oversees the Event Operations Room.

The SEM is also required to support cross-departmental project management, and coordinate the exploitation of Lessons Learned to inform business continuity planning and risk management.

The Tattoo is a business in growth with diversification aspirations, and this role will play a key part in growing additional event management capability for the company as opportunities are generated.

Festivals Edinburgh
Location 

Edinburgh

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

From £55,000 per annum

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