Freelance Events Coordinator (contract - 5 months)

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Freelance Events Manager Department: EventsReports To: Director of Event Experiences & PlacemakingContract Type: FreelanceLocation: Battersea Power Station, London SW11This is a fully office-based,

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Events CoordinatorHospitality & Tourism

Freelance Events Manager
Department: Events
Reports To: Director of Event Experiences & Placemaking
Contract Type: Freelance
Location: Battersea Power Station, London SW11

This is a fully office-based, on-site role. Please note this is not a work-from-home position and requires on-site presence across the estate and during event operations. Weekend work will also be required as needed to support event delivery.

Job Purpose
The Freelance Events Manager will support the delivery of Battersea Power Station’s annual events and activations programme, helping bring one of London’s most iconic destinations to life through high-quality public events, cultural programming, brand activations and seasonal campaigns.

This is a hands-on role suited to an organised and proactive events professional with strong production, operational and stakeholder management experience. The successful candidate will support the end-to-end planning and delivery of events across the estate, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning and delivery of Battersea Power Station owned events, activations and campaigns across the estate
Coordinate event logistics, including production schedules, suppliers, staffing, registrations, deliveries and onsite operations
Liaise with internal departments, including Marketing, PR, Commercialisation, Estate Management, Security and Facilities teams
Manage relationships with external suppliers, agencies, contractors and event partners
Support onsite event delivery, troubleshooting and supplier management during live event days
Assist with event administration, including purchase orders, invoice tracking, budget reconciliation and event documentation
Support event reporting, post-event analysis and KPI tracking, including footfall, dwell time and sales performance
Ensure all events comply with Health & Safety requirements, including RAMS, PLI, PAT testing, Hygiene certifications and licensing obligations
Support the creation and management of operational documents, including Event Management Plans and Licences to Occupy
Assist with event communications, website updates, ticketing platforms and attendee information where required
Coordinate staffing schedules, supplier briefings and operational timelines

Skills & Experience

3 years proven experience delivering live events, experiential activations or public events
Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working in fast-paced operational environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing suppliers, contractors and event logistics
Understanding of event health & safety requirements and operational planning
Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach
Confident working independently and collaboratively across multiple teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint and ticketing/event platforms

Essential

Experience working within destination marketing, retail, placemaking or public realm events
Experience with ticketed events, cultural programming or seasonal campaigns
Understanding of footfall-driving and consumer-facing event strategies
Must be a registered sole trader or limited company

Opportunities

Work on high-profile events and activations at one of London’s most iconic destinations
Exposure to a broad range of cultural, commercial and experiential projects
Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing evolution of Battersea Power Station’s events and placemaking programme

Rate:
£250 per day