Events and Marketing Manager

Role Purpose

To lead the club’s events and stadium-hire operation across all [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]-owned spaces, driving revenue growth, increasing utilisation and establishing these areas as high-performing commercial assets.

The role is responsible for delivering all events and fundraising activity under the Falkirk Events brand, generating income to support the [Employer hidden] Academy system and wider club.

Key spaces include the YES Hire Fanzone, Brockville Bar, behind-the-goals bar, gym, meeting rooms, and concourse areas.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Development

• Build and manage the annual events and stadium-hire calendar measured against defined revenue and utilisation targets
• Develop new revenue streams across club-owned spaces
• Create and market packages for events, tours and bookings
• Convert enquiries and proactively generate new business
• Provide projections and report performance against targets
• Drive continuous improvement across the club’s growing venue portfolio

Event Management

• Plan, organise and deliver events end to end
• Coordinate logistics, staffing, equipment and security
• Manage cash handling and reconcile takings
• Lead event set-up and close-down
• Ensure best-in-class supporter and client experience

Venue Operations

• Oversee operations of the YES Hire Fanzone, Brockville Bar and behind-the-goals bar
• Manage bookings for gym, meeting rooms and training pitch
• Ensure all spaces are presented to a professional standard
• Maintain licensing, H&S and compliance across all operated venues

Collaboration and Leadership

• Work closely with the Commercial Manager on strategy
• Provide regular updates on performance, risks and opportunities
• Lead casual event staff and contractors when required

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven events or venue management experience
• Strong commercial focus and ability to meet targets
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Confident managing bars and licenced environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Comfortable with physical tasks and manual handling
• Personal alcohol licence or willingness to obtain
• PVG or willingness to obtain
• Flexible for evenings, weekends and event-heavy periods

Desirable

• Stadium or major-venue experience
• Understanding of licensing and event compliance

Working Pattern

Full-time, based at Falkirk StadiumEvenings and weekends required

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