Events Manager - St Werburghs City Farm, Bristol

Farmgarden; Bristol; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Bristol is seeking an Events Manager to coordinate its seasonal events programme, including at least four events annually. The role offers flexible working hours and involves planning, budgeting, and running events with support from a team of interns. The position is part-time at 17.5 hours a week, offering a competitive salary with annual leave. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and a flair for creative event planning. Application deadline is January 12, 2026.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year, pro rata

Public holidays, pro rata

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and coordination of events.
• Ability to inspire a team with creative ideas.
• Good budgeting and scheduling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, schedule, and run seasonal events.
• Work with a team of interns to deliver events.
• Manage at least four major events annually.

Skills

Planning and coordination of events

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Job description

Events Manager - St Werburghs City Farm, Bristol

Overview

We’re looking for someone who wants to join our busy charity to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives. With experience in planning and coordination of events, you will have a flair for organisation, excellent communication skills and be able to inspire the team with your creative ideas and practical know-how!

Responsibilities

With the support of your team of interns, you will be responsible for the planning, budgeting, scheduling and running of the Charity’s seasonal events programme, including at least four events every year in April, June, October and December (the Farm Fairs).

Contract and Compensation

Contract type: 12 months

Salary: £27,803 pro rata (£15.28 per hour). The farm operates a 35‑hour working week. For a 17.5‑hour week, the salary will be pro‑rated to £13,902 per annum.

Hours of work: 17.5 hours per week, with potential for flexible working month to month. The busiest times are March – June and September – December, so this post could work for someone with existing commitments in July and August, for example. Usual working hours will be between 9 – 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility and weekend working required for delivery of events.

Annual leave: 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays, pro rata.

Probationary period: The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 3 months.

Application Deadline

Application deadline: 10am on Monday 12th January 2026

Please visit the website for more information and to apply.