Senior Event Programming Manager 9m FTC

Senior Event Programming Manager (12m FTC) – Maternity Cover

• Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH
• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
• Flexible Benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits

Job Introduction:

Sodexo Live! is seeking a creative and commercially astute Senior Event Programming Manager – 9m FTC Maternity Cover to join the team at Fulham Pier, London’s newest riverside destination.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a dynamic programme of ticketed events spanning culture, music, comedy, wellness, family, community, arts, learning and live entertainment. You will play a key role in continuing to establish Fulham Pier as a vibrant destination, driving audience growth, enhancing visitor experience and delivering strong commercial performance.

Working in close partnership with the Fulham Pier team, Sodexo Live! colleagues, and a network of suppliers, artists, promoters brand partners, you will curate and deliver a diverse and engaging events calendar that supports the venue’s strategic and commercial objectives.

What You’ll Do:

Service & Guest Care

• Develop and deliver the venue’s overall creative programming strategy for ticketed events
• Curate a diverse calendar of events including, but not limited to, live performances, cultural events, immersive experiences, talks, workshops, and brand activations
• Foster a collaborative and inspiring team environment that motivates and encourages colleagues to engage and perform at their best

Management skills:

• Foster and maintain a strong relationship with Fulham Piers programming team, holding regular meetings to review successes, set targets, and establish the events schedule.
• Deliver programming that drives revenue, ticket sales, and attendance targets
• Work closely with commercial, marketing and partnerships teams to maximise event performance
• Manage all aspects of artist/promoter/supplier relationships including negotiating fees, contracts, and commercial terms

Financial management:

• Deliver budgeted revenue, profit, and contribution targets across all event categories and venue spaces.
• Maximise revenue opportunities and profitability through effective commercial management, strategic pricing, yield optimisation, and the use of venue management systems such as Priava, Salesforce and other revenue management tools.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of venue operating costs, margins, and resource requirements to ensure all event proposals and contracts are commercially viable and profitable.
• Produce accurate monthly revenue forecasts, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to budget performance.

Who we are looking for:

• A strong track record of developing and delivering creative event programmes.
• Experience working in a commercial events, cultural, entertainment or venue environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the London events market and current audience trends.
• A strong network of artists, suppliers, promoters, content providers and creative partners.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing budgets, margins, revenue targets and event profitability.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across integrated client, venue and operational teams.
• A creative, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to generate fresh and engaging programming ideas.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple events, suppliers and priorities.
• A collaborative, people-focused approach and the ability to build positive, long-lasting relationships.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make confident decisions and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Flexibility to support events outside of standard office hours when required.
• A genuine passion for creating memorable experiences and contributing to the growth of a new destination.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll join a team that creates exceptional experiences at standout venues, with the opportunity to make a real impact at one of London’s newest riverside destinations.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and a range of Sodexo benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and future, including:

• Access to mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programm…