Run iconic Scottish events end-to-end for one of the country's most ambitious event hospitality operators.
Apex Bars & Events is hiring Event Managers for the 2026 festive 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
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Take handover of confirmed events and develop the operational plan: bars, staffing, stock, cash, set-up, break-down
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Lead the event on the ground from set-up through trading to break-down
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Hold full licensing accountability as DPM, including handling Police and Licensing Standards inspections
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Deliver the event to budget and to the agreed commercial outcome for the client
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Build and lead the event team: Assistant Event Managers, Team Leaders, Event Staff
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Be the senior Apex point of contact for the client and venue during delivery
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Conduct the full post-event reconciliation and debrief
What we offer
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£16 to £18 per hour (depending on experience and event portfolio), plus 12.07% rolled-up holiday pay
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Real autonomy and ownership of your events, with Director-level support behind you
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Funded First Aid at Work, IOSH and other professional qualifications
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Progression to Senior Event Manager --> Operations Manager
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Pension and expenses paid
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Be part of building one of Scotland's most exciting new event hospitality operators from the ground up
What we're looking for
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Current SCPLH personal licence (essential at appointment)
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Significant operational experience in licensed hospitality: events, multi-site or large venue background
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Demonstrable cash, commercial and team accountability in a previous role
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Strong working knowledge of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and DPM duties
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Experience leading teams of 10+ in high-pressure operational environments
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Comfortable in a client-facing role, representing the company to senior contacts
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First Aid at Work, IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to obtain within first three months; Apex funds)
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Driving licence and own transport (essential for several Apex venues)
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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
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Right to work in the UK
How to apply
