Head of Events

Job Description The role will require some unsociable working hours including weekend travel and overnight stays to support the delivery of events. Job Purpose To manage all aspects of BWL events to ensure high quality competitions are delivered to timescales and within budget. To drive forward the development and delivery of an innovative, inspiring, diverse and inclusive national competition portfolio to reach and engage with a wide audience. Key Responsibilities • Provide overall management for the whole portfolio of BWL events, across weightlifting and para-powerlifting, from national championships to club competitions. • Develop and deliver inspiring and exciting events, which are inclusive and accessible, incorporating both face to face and virtual formats to increase overall competition entries and enhance member engagement. • Facilitate the growth of the BWL competition structure by building positive relationships with event stakeholders and strive for continuous improvement to enhance the event experience for all those who attend. • Line manage and provide effective leadership to members of the Events team and any ad-hoc event personnel involved in the delivery of events. • Ensure effective project management plans are implemented to ensure successful and timely delivery of all events including milestone/KPI tracking, risk management, communication/branding, logistics, health and safety, venue/facility operations, supplier management, volunteer recruitment/management and sport competition management. • Lead on negotiations with suppliers including venue facilities, hotels, travel providers and production companies to obtain the best possible terms for procurement and delivery. • Liaise with the Livestream partner to ensure all obligations are met and to develop a successful long-term Livestream service. • Manage the department budget and ensure all competitions are delivered within budget. • Identify and maximise commercial, sponsorship and marketing opportunities from events in order to meet financial targets and contribute to operational financial sustainability. • Maintain all event policies/procedures and provide good event governance by ensuring the accuracy of the competition rules/regulations, rankings/records, event guidance documents, schedules and accreditation requirements. • In conjunction with the COO, collaborate with stakeholders, partners and international federations over the delivery of any agreed international events and ensure such competitions are run in line with appropriate obligations. • Ensure positive experiences for members and other stakeholders by building good relationships, offering exceptional customer service and innovative solutions in order to retain member engagement and attract new competitors. • Monitor the effectiveness of competitions through thorough and effective evaluation and reporting. • Maintain a high-level awareness of the industry, market trends, associated organisations, products and services to facilitate the delivery of the BWL strategy. • Support the wider business with any projects requested. • Demonstrate commitment and behaviours in line with the BWL values. Person Specification The person specification describes the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities that BWL are looking for. Essential skills/experience are: • Experience of managing sports events at national level. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to build excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. • Excellent project management, organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines. • Experience of managing people and ensuring high standards of performance are achieved. • Strong negotiation skills with a good knowledge of financial/budget management relating to events. • Flexible approach to work and demonstrate resilience to work effectively under pressure. • Strong IT skills especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and knowledge of CRM systems. Desirable skills/experience are: • Experience or understanding of weightlifting and/or para-powerlifting. • Experience of working for a national governing body. • Educated to degree level or equivalent