About Camp Kerala
Camp Kerala is a global events and experiences brand. Family-run for more than two decades, we began beside the world's most iconic music festival in Somerset, and have carried that same instinct ever since to the world's greatest cultural and sporting occasions.
Every environment Camp Kerala creates, from private celebrations to corporate gatherings with soul to SHIFT its wellness immersion, is guided by the same ethos: deep care, intense craft and an unspoken understanding that absorbs every complexity so guests never have to. The intention remains exactly as it always has, to create euphoric memories.
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Event Manager to thoughtfully curate and orchestrate an exceptional portfolio of events.
The Events Manager is responsible for leading a portfolio of Camp Kerala events from initial concept through to delivery and post-event evaluation. This role combines hands-on event leadership with operational oversight, ensuring every event is commercially successful, operationally excellent, and creatively aligned with the Camp Kerala brand and experience.
Working in a fast-paced, growing business, the Event Manager will confidently manage multiple projects, make informed decisions independently, and collaborate effectively across teams to deliver exceptional events.
Reporting to the Director of Event Operations, this role is ideal for an experienced events professional who thrives in a dynamic, creative environment and enjoys taking ownership from planning through to execution.
Responsibilities
Event Ownership & Delivery
- Lead events end-to-end concept, planning, delivery and evaluation across UK and international events.
- Translate approved concepts and client requirements into comprehensive operational delivery plans.
- Own the financial management of assigned event workstreams, providing accurate forecasting, cost control and financial accountability throughout delivery.
- Lead the development and coordination of project schedules, production timelines, procurement plans, staffing plans, logistics arrangements and onsite operating procedures.
- Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, current and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
- Oversee logistics, infrastructure, supplier delivery and on-site operations.
- Brief, schedule and supervise temporary staff, ensuring they are well-prepared, effectively managed and supported both in the office and on event sites.
- Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, contractors, venues and production partners during onsite activity.
- Lead operational briefings so all parties understand their responsibilities, communication arrangements and escalation routes.
- Ensure appropriate handover arrangements are in place between build, live operation and breakdown teams.
- Oversee the effective take down of event sites, ensuring all contractual, safety and venue obligations are completed.
- Lead operational debriefs and post-event reviews with relevant internal terms and external stakeholders.
- Ensure lessons learned and agreed actions are documented, assigned and incorporated into future planning.
Brand, Experience & Quality
- Champion the Camp Kerala brand across all touchpoints, ensuring events feel cohesive, thoughtful and high quality.
- Keep guest experience central to decision-making.
- Maintain high standards across build, styling, hospitality and service delivery.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain a network of reliable, high-quality suppliers and contractors, building trusted relationships that support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Represent Camp Kerala confidently and professionally at meetings and live events.
- Select suppliers through appropriate, transparent and commercially robust processes.
- Negotiate favourable commercial terms while protecting service quality, delivery standards and professional relationships.
- Oversee supplier contracts, scopes of work, service standards, payment arrangements and delivery obligations.
- Ensure suppliers and contractors understand Camp Kerala's expectations, project requirements, safety standards and client commitments.
- Lead supplier reviews following major projects, using feedback to inform future appointments.
Commercial & Performance Management
- Monitor event performance against financial and operational targets.
- Support the identification of new opportunities and event formats as the business grows.
- Identify opportunities to consolidate purchasing, improve value for money and strengthen supplier arrangements.
- Maintain accurate records relating to supplier approval, insurance, competence, contracts and performance.
- Work alongside the Managing Director to drive the continuous development of sustainability strategies, identifying and implementing initiatives that improve environmental performance while supporting commercial objectives and event delivery.
- Work with Managing Director Support to lead charity initiatives, identifying opportunities for charitable partnerships that align with Camp Kerala values, enhance event impact and support positive social outcomes.
Administrative Operations
- Source and procure event equipment and supplies when the Temporary Events Assistant position is vacant.
- Conduct event-related and market research as required to support planning and delivery.
Who we're looking for
You thrive on bringing ambitious projects to life. Highly organised, you're comfortable juggling multiple moving parts at once and love working in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same. You get energy from solving challenges as they come up, and you're excited to work with a social, fun-loving team, fully immersing yourself in the Camp Kerala world and everything we do.
You'll ideally bring:
- At least two years' experience within the events industry.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Experience negotiating with brands, venues and third party suppliers.
- A track record of delivering an excellent customer journey.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing large budgets.
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- A willingness to travel across the UK and internationally, including evenings and weekends.
Application question(s):
- Describe your experience in the events industry — including how long you worked in that role and what you found most rewarding about it.
- In your view, what makes for an exceptional customer journey?
- Tell us about the most operationally complex event you've delivered — what made it challenging, and how did you manage it?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pilton BA4 4HR (2 days in office, 3 days WFH)*
Please only apply if you're able to commit to a minimum of two days per week in the office.
* During the lead-up to events, team members are expected to work from the office five days a week.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shepton Mallet BA4 4HR
