ABOUT TRAFALGAR ENTERTAINMENT (TE) 

We’re a leading live-entertainment group with a national and international footprint.   

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a business focussed on bringing people together to share in the live experience; through new productions, through the operation of amazing theatre and live-event spaces, and through distribution of live-streaming content.  The group is home to Trafalgar Theatres, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids, Trafalgar Tickets, London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor App, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and Chiswick Cinema.   

Job Summary

As part of the team of Partnerships & Events, manage, coordinate, support and deliver the annual global events programme of workshop and theatre events from start to finish. Planning an events calendar that delivers to all stakeholders. You ensure events are successful with good ROI, paying attention to budget and time constraints.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities  

• Deliver the successful execution of year-round and one-off events  

• To deliver events from conception to completion ensuring health & safety is always a priority 

• Liaising and booking theatres 18 months in advance to ensure availability of venues. 

• Research and find suitable theatres/venues for events  

• Ensure site visits are created to all venues to check suitability for children.  

• Be the initial point of contact for all event-related enquiries ensuring they are resolved in a timely and professional manner 

• Management of the events budget through collaboration with the team to ensure tight cost control and increased profit 

• Create new ideas based on the evaluation of previous events, new trends and franchisee feedback  

• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers 

• Ensure events are run smoothly and effectively  

• Liaise with our safeguarding team to ensure that all aspects are adhered to at the event and that a risk assessment and method statement has been carried out for all events and documented 

• Generate new external links, leading to affiliations and new working relationships 

• Support and advise out network of franchisees with their own events, ensuring all licenses and relevant paperwork has been arranged.  

• Other ad-hoc duties as required 

• Drive self-development through ongoing research and networking   

• Role requires extensive travel 

Knowledge & Skills Required 

• Excellent customer service skills and can-do approach 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Able to work under pressure with attention to detail 

• Availability to accommodate weekend work 

• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and strong team player 

• Professionally reflective and desire to look for areas of improvement 

• Budget management 

• Excellent planning and organisational skills 

• Good understanding of safeguarding H&S and risk assessments, 

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and Google suite  

• Understanding of Qlab Video & Sound   

• Full driving licence essential

Qualifications 

Degree level or experience in stage or event management/other relevant qualification for at least 3 years.   

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a CV and Covering Letter as to why you think you are suitable for the role via the Recruitment Portal.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous, and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.