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Events Operational Manager, hireful


Company : Guardian Jobs


Location : Newcastle, New South Wales


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Events Operational ManagerLocation: DudleySalary: 37,000 per annumContract: Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours: 40 hours per week, (Regular evening work and occasional weekend work required)What will you be doing?Managing the operational delivery of the Museum''s Public Events Programme, ensuring events meet the creative brief.Managing the operational delivery of the Museum''s Hire & Hospitality offer, ensuring clients consistently receive exceptional service.Effectively collaborating with teams across the Museum, building rapport to ensure the delivery of outstanding events.Overseeing operational logistics when the Museum is used as a filming location, including major TV and film projects such as Peaky Blinders, Stan & Ollie and Three Little Birds.Preparing and managing event delivery budgets, operating responsibly within agreed budget parameters.Designing and maintaining safe working practices across all aspects of operational delivery.Evaluating event performance by reviewing feedback from multiple sources.Leading and developing the events delivery team.What are they looking for?A detailoriented individual with a proven track record of successfully delivering highquality public events, comparable in scale to those the Museum is renowned for.An ability to understand and interrogate an event brief and demonstrable experience of the skills required to meet it successfully.A confident collaborator who can influence others to achieve positive outcomes.Ability to represent the Museum professionally when working with external partners, contractors, visitors and clients.Enthusiasm for delivering exceptional visitor experiences and someone who enjoys being handson at events.A flexible approach to work, as evening and occasional weekend work is required.Line management experience is desirable, but not essential.Who are they?They are an awardwinning 31acre openair museum. Throughout our 47year history, their aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. They ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country''s industrial landscape the first ever of its kind in the UK is celebrated by generations.What can you expect?Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and highprofile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations.Opportunity to learn new skills.Competitive rewards & benefits.Supportive & inclusive work culture.Positive attitude to worklife balance.They are an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. They are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.Their commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.Closing date: 16th February 2026Interviews are expected to take place within 7 days of the closing date, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.REF-226 361 #J-18808-Ljbffr