24 hours per week£28,080 – £30,160 per annum pro rata
Help shape the future of Whitstable's community hub
Do you enjoy bringing people together?
Can you spot opportunities, build partnerships and create events that make communities stronger?
The Umbrella Centre is looking for an enthusiastic Programme & Events Manager to develop an exciting programme of community, creative and cultural activity while helping increase venue hire and income that supports our long-term sustainability.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll help shape the Centre's programme, develop relationships with local organisations and artists, coordinate events and ensure the Centre remains a vibrant, welcoming place for people of all ages.
Working alongside our Operations Manager, Trustees, staff, volunteers and hirers, you'll balance commercial opportunities with our charitable mission, ensuring that income helps make activities accessible for everyone.
What you'll be doing as Programme & Events Manager
- Planning and delivering a varied programme of events and activities
- Developing venue hire and commercial opportunities
- Building partnerships with community organisations, artists and local businesses
- Promoting the Centre through marketing, social media and community engagement
- Coordinating event delivery from planning through to evaluation
- Monitoring attendance, income and impact
- Helping identify new opportunities that support the Centre's future
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience in events, programme or venue management
- Enjoy building relationships with a wide range of people
- Are creative, organised and commercially aware
- Have strong marketing and communication skills
- Are passionate about community development
- Enjoy working in a fast-moving environment where no two weeks are the same
- Experience of managing licensed premises, including holding a Personal License would be an advantage
Why work with us as a Programme & Events Manager?
The Umbrella Centre is entering an exciting new phase. We're investing in our future, developing new partnerships and expanding what we offer to the community.
If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine influence, plenty of variety and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to Whitstable, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in applying for the Programme & Events Manager role?
Send a cover letter telling us why you would like to work for the Whitstable Umbrella Centre as our Operations Manager, what attracted you to this role and what interests you about working for a community organisation.
Please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Please note CV's not received via email, will not be considered.
Pay: £28,080.00-£30,160.00 per year
Work Location: In person
