Event Manager - Cambridge · Remote

Fever is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Freelance Event Manager to help deliver a series of smaller-scale live events in Cambridge. This is a hands-on role involving every stage of an event, from building and preparing the space, managing staff and suppliers, welcoming guests, ensuring smooth running during the event, and overseeing proper breakdown. The role reports to a Producer/Project Lead and involves managing event staff, including front-of-house, bar, and support staff. The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, and confident taking ownership on the ground, with a background in events, hospitality, bars, venues, or visitor experiences.

Responsibilities

- Take ownership of the on-the-ground delivery of events, from set-up through to breakdown.
- Work closely with the wider production team to prepare the event space and ensure everything is ready for guests.
- Coordinate event staff, suppliers, venues and contractors as required.
- Oversee the smooth running of the event, responding quickly and calmly to any issues that arise.
- Be hands-on with set-up, furniture, signage, equipment, stock and general event preparation.
- Manage event breakdown and ensure the venue is left clean, tidy and to the agreed standard.
- Brief and manage front-of-house, bar and other event staff.
- Coordinate staff rotas, breaks and responsibilities during events.
- Make sure everyone understands their role and is delivering a high standard of service.
- Lead by example and be willing to get involved wherever the team needs support.
- Manage any agency or temporary staff on-site where required.
- Help create a welcoming, friendly and well-organised experience for guests.
- Oversee front-of-house and, where relevant, bar or hospitality operations.
- Monitor guest flow and respond to any customer queries or issues.
- Deal confidently and professionally with complaints or unexpected situations.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and customer service throughout the event.
- Work with venues and suppliers to ensure all logistical requirements are in place.
- Assist with deliveries, stock checks and equipment movement.
- Keep track of event supplies and flag any requirements or issues to the wider team.
- Troubleshoot practical problems on-site and find solutions quickly.
- Complete opening, closing and event checklists where required.
- Ensure the event is operated safely and in accordance with venue and production requirements.
- Carry out basic safety checks of the event space.
- Make sure staff understand relevant health & safety and emergency procedures.
- Escalate and document any incidents or issues appropriately.
- Provide clear updates to the Event Producer / Project Lead before, during and after events.
- Flag any operational issues, staffing concerns or supplier problems as early as possible.
- Complete basic post-event reporting and feedback where required.
- Help identify improvements that could make future events run more smoothly.

Requirements

Previous experience managing or coordinating live events, hospitality operations, bars, venues or visitor experiences.
A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to get stuck into whatever needs doing.
Confident managing people and taking responsibility for an event on the ground.
Highly organised, reliable and able to work independently.
Calm under pressure and comfortable making decisions when things don't go to plan.
Friendly, approachable and confident dealing with guests, staff, suppliers and venue teams.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
A genuine interest in creating great events and experiences.
Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.