Manager: Events, Film and Entertainment at V&A Waterfront

Job Objectives:

Contribute to and support in the development of Strategic Plans

• In collaboration with Senior Management, contribute to the planning and development of events, brand activations and film initiatives that drive brand awareness, engagement and commercial return
• Provide input to the Event, Film and Entertainment strategy that is aligned to the V&A business and marketing objectives
• Advise on opportunities to leverage the precinct through events, activations and filming to enhance brand visibility and revenue generation
• Monitor industry trends, market activity, film and events landscapes, and emerging platforms to inform innovation and improve precinct experiences
• Identify and drive new opportunities for external eventing, brand activations and filming that optimize precinct utilization and commercial value
• Support the development of platforms that enable tenant and partner participation in the precinct

Event, Film Permits and Activation Management

• Translate the business and marketing objectives into operational delivery through events, third-party activations and film/photography permits
• Manage and oversee the facilitation and execution of internal and external events, brand activations, and filming activities across the precinct
• Act as a central coordination point for third-party event organizers, production companies and brand partners
• Ensure seamless delivery of revenue-generating activations and filming opportunities in line with precinct standards
• Coordinate and manage all stakeholders, suppliers and service providers to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality experiences
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to required standards
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, permitting requirements, health and safety regulations, and precinct operational guidelines
• Anticipating and planning for different scenarios to create contingency and crisis-management plans and mitigate risks when necessary
• Manage, maintain and circulate the event, activations and filming calendar

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders, tenants, external clients, agencies, production companies and city officials
• Facilitate a professional, efficient and solutions-oriented service for external event organizers, brands and film applicants
• Position the V&A Waterfront as a preferred destination for events, activations and filming
• Identify and support revenue-generating and sponsorship opportunities across events and activations
• Engage proactively with industry networks to strengthen partnerships and unlock new opportunities

Financial and Commercial Management

• Develop, manage and track budgets across events, activations and film-related activities
• Monitor and report on revenue generated through third-party events, activations and filming
• Ensure cost control, financial compliance and commercial optimization across all initiatives
• Compile financial reports and provide insights to inform future planning and decision-making

 Performance Evaluation and Reporting

• Define clear success metrics for events, activations and film initiatives (qualitative and quantitative)
• Monitor and evaluate performance against objectives, including commercial, brand and experience outcomes
• Compile post-event, activation and filming reports with insights and recommendations
• Continuously improve delivery standards, commercial performance and stakeholder satisfaction

 Team Leadership and Capability Building

• Lead, manage and develop a small team to ensure effective delivery across all functional areas
• Set clear objectives, manage performance and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Foster a high-performance, accountability-driven team culture
• Ensure knowledge sharing and capability development within the team

 Educational Requirements

• in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Event Management / Project Management Certificate / Diploma will be advantageous

Experience Requirements

• 7+ Years Experiential Marketing, Event Management, Trade Marketing experience
• FMCG / Sports / Brand   / Financial Services / Telecom