Events and Grounds Lead

Job Title: Events and Grounds Lead

Location: Pontefract

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time, permanent - 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning;

• Assist in the planning and organisation of a diverse range of seasonal events.
• Assist with coordinating third-party suppliers, contractors, and clients, including scheduling and communication.
• Circulate key event information to ensure teams are fully briefed and aligned.
• Participate in planning and review meetings, contributing ideas to improve events year on year.
• Monitor event timelines and ensure key milestones are consistently achieved.

Event Delivery & Site Operations;

• Support the physical setup, organisation, and presentation of event spaces, including manual handling tasks.
• Act as one of the key points of contact during events, helping oversee smooth and safe delivery.
• Manage event breakdowns, ensuring efficient clear-down and site reset.
• Oversee stock levels of consumables and arrange replenishment when required.
• Assist with recruitment, rota planning, and coordination of casual event staff.
• Work closely with the Marketing Team to support event promotion and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and licensing requirements.
• Carry out key holder responsibilities and cashing-up procedures as needed.
• Provide support and cover for maintenance and farm teams when required.
• Act as a trained First Aider on-site.

Grounds Maintenance & Off-Season Responsibilities:

• Take an active role in the physical upkeep of event areas and wider site throughout the year.
• Carry out manual labour tasks including moving props, dismantling structures, and resetting spaces between events.
• Support the maintenance, cleanliness, and general presentation of the farm and event areas.
• Ensure all equipment, signage, and infrastructure are stored, maintained, and ready for future use.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and farm teams to keep the site operational, safe, and visually appealing year-round.

Professional Standards:

• Represent Farmer Copleys in a friendly and professional manner at all times.
• Act as an ambassador for the brand, demonstrating company values.
• Maintain competency in Microsoft Office and general digital administration.
• Undertake additional tasks and projects in line with the scope of the role.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Events and Facilities Supervisor, Grounds and Events Coordinator, Site and Events Manager, Venue Operations Lead, Facilities and Events Manager, or Grounds Maintenance and Events Supervisor, may also be considered for this role.