Community Events Manager

As experts in community development, many of The Trampery’s workspaces form part of large-scale neighbourhood regeneration initiatives, working with an array of local governments, private developers, community groups and other partners. 

About Republic

Republic is a pioneering education campus situated in the heart of Tower Hamlets, East London. Hosting seven universities, as well as some local businesses, charities, shops, fitness facilities, and cafés, Republic fosters a vibrant, diverse, and growing tenant community. This community comprises thousands of international and domestic students, university and business staff, and local people who come to the campus to work, learn, and enjoy the amenities. 

The Trampery works to deliver community, placemaking, and social value activity across the Republic campus, including operation of The Greenhouse workspace.

Role Overview

As part of the Community and Placemaking Team at Republic, the Community Events Manager will deliver a programme of events and activations across the Republic campus to foster a sense of vibrancy, belonging, inclusivity, and connection. There will also be the opportunity to support delivery of other placemaking and community-building projects and initiatives across the site.

Role: Community Events Manager

Contract: Permanent full-time 

Working hours: 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Base salary: £33,000 per annum 

Location: Republic, 2 Clove Crescent, East India, London E14 2BE

Reports to: Head of Community & Placemaking

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:

Building Community

• Collaborate with the Head of Community and Placemaking to curate an annual programme of events, focused on bringing together people from organisations co-located on campus 
• Devise different event formats and concepts to facilitate development of the campus community 
• Support local community groups and tenant organisations to host and lead their own events at Republic

Event Logistics and Management

• Manage logistical planning and execution of all live events
• Record key performance information, including attendee feedback and attendance numbers
• Lead and instruct temporary event support staff during larger-scale live events
• Uphold high health and safety standards for event management

Promotion and Engagement

• Work with the Marketing Manager to devise innovative approaches for promoting events and activations to the campus community
• Update events calendars and booking systems, contributing to monthly events marketing content
• Cultivate relationships with Republic’s community champions and key tenant contacts for sustained community engagement with the programme 

Strategic Work and Relationship Building

• Work with the Head of Community and Placemaking to develop strong relationships with Republic tenants to understand and address their evolving needs
• Review the effectiveness of different projects and event concepts in meeting tenant community needs
• Identify opportunities to implement new projects or activations that will serve the campus community, solve a problem, or fulfil a need

Cross-campus Collaboration

• Liaise closely with other site management teams at Republic for smooth event and project facilitation, collaborating on security, maintenance, logistics, and cleaning requirements
• Work collaboratively to run events and projects with key tenant stakeholders, such as the universities and on-site retailers 
• Guided by the Head of Community and Placemaking, work closely with Republic’s Reception team, ensuring a cohesive approach to all of Republic’s community engagement activities

Finance and Administration

• Complete and file all events and project documentation, such as risk assessments and event briefing documents
• Oversee contracts and service agreements for suppliers, partners, and facilitators, adhering to approved budgets 
• Ensure timely payment of invoices and maintain accurate bookkeeping
• Maintain up-to-date budget and spend tracking for events and projects



ABOUT YOU

• Strong event management skills (minimum two years experience)
• Knowledge of project management methodologies 
• Proven success in organising or implementing community engagement initiatives 
• Experience building strong stakeholder relationships 
• A true teammate - friendly and supportive, with a solution-focused mindset

COMPANY CULTURE

• A progressive, open-minded and kind culture
• Each individual is free to be themselves and is supported in giving their best 
• Always striving to learn, improve, be better and build a better world

WHAT WE OFFER

• Company-wide training, learning and development opportunities 
• Regular team activities including socials, wellbeing and team builders
• Charlie HR Perks and discounts to thousands of vendors
• Remote working (1 full week per year)
• Cycle to work / Annual travel card schemes
• 32 days off per year (20 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, plus 1 day off during your birthday week plus paid end of year closure from Christmas Day to New Year's Day (unless stated differently in your contract))
• Day of personal significance swap (eg swap Easter bank holiday for another religious holiday)
• Free guest pass to workspace for partner, friend, or child once a month

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ACCESSIBILITY

We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro-diverse and/or having a disability and would like our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible.

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As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to offering an interview to candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum requirements of the job role.

INCLUSIVITY

The Trampery is proud of its supportive and inclusive culture, and we are committed to making it a welcoming place for everyone who comes to work with us. The Trampery is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes all applications. We do not discriminate based on, but not limited to, the following; age, education, disability, gender identity, partnership status, parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. 

The Trampery is a purpose-led business. All profit is reinvested to advance our mission.