The Head of Winter Events & Trails is responsible for driving the strategic, commercial and operational development of Freemans Event Partners’ (FEP) partnership with leading light trail production organisations, ensuring that every event strengthens the relationship and supports long-term growth.
The role oversees the planning, delivery and performance of all seasonal light trail and entertainment projects, ensuring exceptional guest experience, operational quality and commercial success.
Beyond operational excellence, the Head of Winter Events & Trails is responsible for identifying expansion opportunities, influencing future planning with key clients, and positioning FEP as their preferred F&B and event services partner for future projects.
This is a growth-focused role that blends strategic leadership, partner management, operational delivery and team development, ensuring FEP continues to innovate, evolve and expand within the existing client portfolio.
Essential
- Senior leadership experience in festivals, concerts, live entertainment or large-scale event operations - with particular focus on multi-day multi-location events.
- Proven track record in managing high-profile partners and growing strategic accounts
- Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary event teams
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in budget oversight, commercial models or settlements
- Experience in high-pressure, fast-paced live-event environments
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
- Understanding of promoter relationships, production environments and live-event industry dynamics
- Experience expanding service offerings or growing commercial partnerships
- Knowledge of festival infrastructure, site operations or backstage management
- Experience introducing innovation or new service models to live events
Head of Winter Events & Trails employer: Freemans Event Partners
Freemans Event Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive team environment at The Belfry during the British Masters. With opportunities to gain valuable experience in major sporting event hospitality, employees enjoy working alongside passionate colleagues while serving high-quality beverages to enthusiastic guests. This role not only provides competitive pay but also opens doors for future engagements at other prestigious events, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic setting.
