Outdoor & Large Scale (Commercial Events Manager)

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Key Responsibilities

Shaping and delivering the large scale, outdoor and commercial events strategy across the parks portfolio Identifying and developing income‑generating opportunities, partnerships,

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Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding large-scale events that captivate audiences, generate revenue and leave a lasting impact?

Are you an ambitious events professional with the commercial acumen to spot opportunities, build partnerships and successfully deliver complex outdoor events from concept to completion?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join AVH Parks as our Outdoor & Large-Scale Commercial Events Manager.

Responsibilities

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You’ll be the accountable owner for commercial events, including:

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Shaping and delivering the large scale, outdoor and commercial events strategy across the parks portfolio
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Identifying and developing income‑generating opportunities, partnerships, filming and media use
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Leading event planning, including contracts, licensing, risk assessments and safety documentation
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Acting as the single point of accountability for compliance, delivery and evaluation
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Managing external stakeholders — organisers, partners, emergency services and authorities
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Supporting and coaching park teams to deliver smaller-scale, value‑adding events
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Ensuring exceptional health & safety standards and regulatory compliance
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Measuring event performance, impact and ROI, feeding learning back into the sales pipeline

AVH Parks is part of the Anglian Water Group (AWG), and managed 14 parks across the East of England and East Midlands, including Rutland, Grafham, Alton and Pitsford Water. We also provide fishery, estate and grounds maintenance services to third-party operators as a commercially focused leisure and land management business. We strive to Make Today Great for all of our customers, every day.

You’re someone who:

Has proven experience managing complex or large‑scale events
Is confident owning contracts, risk, safety and compliance
Thinks commercially and understands return on investment
Is calm, credible and decisive when plans change
Builds strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
Isn’t afraid to challenge, say no, or reset scope to protect safety, sales or service
Thrives in a fast pace, sometimes high pressure environment and in a role with real responsibility and autonomy

Experience in public events, festivals, outdoor venues, filming/media, or destination venues is a strong advantage.

Personal private health care
25 days annual leave – rising with length of service
Bank Holiday entitlement added to annual leave
Flexible working
Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme up to 8.33% (Company performance related)
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

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