At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging events and build community connections in a vibrant commercial space.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on placemaking and community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career growth in a professional environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by creating memorable experiences for a diverse community.
- Qualifications: Experience in events, community engagement, and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Our client is seeking an experienced Events and Community Engagement Manager to shape an outstanding occupier experience across a major commercial destination. You’ll combine events, community building, marketing and stakeholder engagement to create meaningful experiences that encourage people to connect, participate and spend more time on site. This is a highly visible role where you’ll work with property, placemaking and external partners to develop engaging campaigns, signature events and community initiatives. You’ll also have the opportunity to strengthen the destination’s profile, build valuable partnerships and identify new opportunities that enhance both the customer experience and the wider commercial proposition.
The Events and Community Engagement Manager will develop and deliver engagement strategies that bring the site’s community to life, increase participation and create a strong sense of place.
Role Highlights
- Build and implement annual events and community engagement strategies, including budgets and quarterly reviews.
- Create a varied programme of wellbeing, volunteering, education, community and signature events.
- Lead event planning from procurement and stakeholder coordination through to delivery, logistics and post-event reporting.
- Act as a visible ambassador for the destination, building strong relationships with occupiers, visitors, local organisations and community partners.
- Develop marketing activity across digital and physical channels, using insight and analytics to strengthen engagement and brand awareness.
You Will Need
- Proven experience delivering events, community engagement, placemaking, marketing or a closely related discipline.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, suppliers, budgets and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging occupiers, visitors, agencies and external partners.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities that enhance the profile, experience and potential revenue of a destination.
- A practical understanding of event logistics, health and safety requirements and successful on-the-ground delivery.
Why You’ll Love It
- A high-profile role combining events, marketing, placemaking and community engagement.
- The opportunity to create memorable experiences for a diverse occupier community.
- Scope to build partnerships with local organisations, education providers and community stakeholders.
- A varied calendar of initiatives, from wellbeing and volunteering to major signature events.
- Strong potential to develop your career within a professional property environment.
Events & Community Manager in Reading employer: 3Search
3Search is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Reading, where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the fast-paced world of e-commerce. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
