Event Manager

Sales & Marketing
Stirlingshire
May 15, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Run iconic Scottish events end-to-end for one of the country’s most ambitious new event hospitality operators.

Apex Bars & Events is hiring Event Managers for the 2026 season. Event Managers carry full operational accountability for an Apex event from contract handover through to post-event reconciliation. You’re the senior Apex presence on the ground, the named person for licensing, safety and commercial performance, and the primary client-facing contact during delivery.

This is a senior leadership role with the autonomy and accountability that goes with it.

The role

  • Take handover of confirmed events and develop the operational plan: bars, staffing, stock, cash, set-up, break-down
  • Lead the event on the ground from set-up through trading to break-down
  • Hold full licensing accountability as DPM, including handling Police and Licensing Standards inspections
  • Deliver the event to budget and to the agreed commercial outcome for the client
  • Build and lead the event team: Assistant Event Managers, Team Leaders, Event Staff
  • Be the senior Apex point of contact for the client and venue during delivery
  • Conduct the full post-event reconciliation and debrief

What we offer

  • £16 to £18 per hour (depending on experience and event portfolio), plus 12.07% rolled-up holiday pay
  • Real autonomy and ownership of your events, with Director-level support behind you
  • Funded First Aid at Work, IOSH and other professional qualifications
  • Progression to Senior Event Manager to Operations Manager
  • Pension, sick pay, expenses paid
  • Be part of building one of Scotland’s most exciting new event hospitality operators from the ground up

What we’re looking for

  • Current SCPLH personal licence (essential at appointment)
  • Significant operational experience in licensed hospitality: events, multi-site or large venue background
  • Demonstrable cash, commercial and team accountability in a previous role
  • Strong working knowledge of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and DPM duties
  • Experience leading teams of 10+ in high-pressure operational environments
  • Comfortable in a client-facing role, representing the company to senior contacts
  • First Aid at Work, IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to obtain within first three months; Apex funds)
  • Driving licence and own transport (essential for several Apex venues)
  • Outdoor or temporary events experience, cellar and gas safety qualifications, food hygiene, P&L exposure, and existing Scottish event sector relationships are all strongly desirable
  • Right to work in the UK

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