SITE MANAGER
We have 2 opportunities for this role:
Full time (almost) summer roles available, starting in May and finishing in September.
Adhoc/temp site managers covering 1 or 2 events throughout the summer, this is ideal for people already working in the events industry that might need to be fill a gap.
A natural self-starter you will relish a challenge. As a motivating and patient people manager you will not be afraid of long hours and working on-site throughout the festival season. Familiar with the culture of the event industry with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Liaise with event organisers and prepare the site for the build
Marking and flagging out the site in preparation for the build
Unloading and loading of trucks and keeping on schedule, on larger events you will get a deputy manager to help with these tasks
Responsible for completing the build and breakdowns to schedule
Managing the crew and ensuring their safety and wellbeing while onsite
Take overall responsibility of the event
Liaise with the Canvas Co office and warehouse
Requirements
Ability to give instructions and manage the build crew
Ability to carry out physical work
Hard working and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, this can sometimes lead to long days if we have problems with crew or weather holding up the build schedule.
Good attention to detail
Tidy and efficient
Previous experience working on music festival sites
Desire to live and work outdoors, you will live onsite for several weeks of the summer.
Desirable
Driving license and your own vehicle
Tele-handler and Straightmast operator license, this is not necessary as training can be provided for the right applicant.
CAD drawing skills
