Events Manager

We are looking for a driven professional ready to make an immediate impact, with significant experience in the events industry being a crucial requirement. The School is well-equipped with exceptional resources, and the ideal candidate will swiftly create and present an engaging events proposal for the Chief Financial and Operations Officer's approval.

Birkenhead School, recognized as the Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year in the North-West for 2025, was established in 1860. This HMC independent day school offers education to both boys and girls from across the Wirral, Liverpool, Chester, and North Wales. Located in the picturesque suburb of Oxton, the School boasts excellent facilities, with a campus that features a 'village green' atmosphere, where classrooms and laboratories overlook the cricket square.

A hallmark of the School is its vibrant community, which includes students, staff, and parents. The School is deeply integrated within the broader Wirral community and maintains strong connections with local businesses and charities. To foster this excellence and sense of belonging, the School relies on a dedicated, skilled, and collaborative staff. The informal motto, Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, has recently been expanded to include Inclusivity, Compassion, Integrity, Humility, and Courage as defined values. At Birkenhead School, we prioritize attitude alongside the qualifications of candidates, a philosophy that has significantly contributed to our recognition by the Sunday Times—our staff consistently go above and beyond.

The Role

Birkenhead School is financially robust and well-managed, having adapted following the introduction of VAT on fees in January 2025. With ambitious plans to maintain its leadership role in education both regionally and nationally, the School aims to diversify its income sources to further invest in its facilities and community.

This vision has led to the establishment of a new position for an Events Manager, an exciting opportunity to enhance the School's offerings through the increased commercial use of its assets and facilities. The Events Manager will report directly to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer (CFOO).

The Events Manager's duties encompass the planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of School events designed to enhance the institution's reputation and maximize opportunities for revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee the management of facilities and commercial events.
- Handle operational delivery and logistics.
- Manage stakeholder and client relationships.
- Administer financial and administrative tasks.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations as well as safeguarding protocols.

A comprehensive list of responsibilities is available in the Information for Candidates.

Skills and Experience

- Proven experience in delivering large-scale events within a busy, multi-site environment.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Ability to handle multiple events simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience with budget management and supplier negotiations.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with AV/technical equipment or a willingness to learn.

This position is a full-time, 40-hour per week fixed-term role (potentially leading to a permanent position) until August 2027. Flexibility is required for activities that may occur outside of standard hours. Employees are entitled to 40 days of annual leave each year, including Bank Holidays and the Christmas Shutdown.

Benefits

- Being part of a dedicated team.
- Automatic enrollment in a Defined Contribution pension scheme.
- Complimentary access to a fully equipped on-site gym.
- Availability of the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Support for ongoing professional development.
- Lunch provided during term time.
- Electric car charging points available on-site.

Application

To apply, please submit a letter of application that outlines your skills and experience, along with a completed application form that includes the names and addresses of at least two referees, addressed to the Headmaster at: recruitment@birkenheadschool.co.uk

Candidates are encouraged to reach out to Mr. Danny Byrne, the Chief Financial & Operations Officer, at recruitment@birkenheadschool.co.uk for any inquiries related to the position.

In line with our safeguarding commitments, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process for all new staff. As an educational institution, Birkenhead School is authorized to inquire about any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings that would not be filtered according to current guidance, as specified by The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). It is a criminal offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply for a position categorized as regulated activity.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and finalize the recruitment process once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to complete and submit their application form as soon as possible.