Jagex

Senior Events Manager

Jagex

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Senior

About the role

  • Lead the end-to-end operational planning and delivery of large-scale, consumer-facing events.
  • Support vendor sourcing and selection; liaise with Legal to ensure timely and accurate contract negotiations and completion.
  • Own all financial processes related to live events, including supplier registration, purchase order submissions, invoice tracking, and on-time payments in partnership with the Finance and Procurement teams.
  • Create and maintain budget trackers, ensuring full financial visibility, cost control, and alignment with forecasted spend.
  • Develop and manage the event operations master log, ensuring deadlines are met and risks are escalated promptly.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors and venues, ensuring alignment on plans, timelines, deliverables, and expectations.
  • Lead on-site event operations, overseeing comprehensive build and break schedules to deliver seamless, efficient builds and de-rigs.
  • Create, review, and sign off technical floorplans, working with vendors to map rigging, attendee flow, power distribution, networking, livestream infrastructure, and stage design.
  • Ensure all operational and technical plans meet compliance standards, including fire safety, accessibility, licensing, and industry regulations.
  • In partnership with suppliers, ensure rigorous adherence to health and safety protocols, continuously reviewing and enhancing policies to safeguard staff, talent, and attendees.
  • Champion accessibility and inclusivity across all aspects of event delivery, improving live experiences for attendees with differing needs.
  • Lead the creation, organisation, and dissemination of operational documentation, including floorplans, schedules, and safety packs, ensuring clarity and consistency for all suppliers and delivery partners.
  • Build, manage, and mentor the event operations team, providing clear direction, support, and development in day-to-day delivery.

Requirements

  • Substantial experience in live event operations.
  • Strong expertise in AV, staging, livestreaming, and broadcasting.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and vendors.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar for technical floorplans.
  • Knowledge of safety, accessibility, and risk management in live environments.
  • Flexible to travel and work evenings/weekends during events
  • Desired
  • Familiarity with gaming culture and event trends.
  • Experience in esports or broadcast-led live events.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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