An account executive/manager/director is responsible for managing the relationship between a client/brand and the agency. They support their client by planning events that align with the client/brand business objectives. This might include building brand awareness using events. They act as the dedicated point of contact for the client.
Responsible for managing the artistes involved in the event. This would include advising on contract negotiations with promoters, negotiating gig and contract agreements, and protecting artistes' rights and brand. Scheduling tours and shows would also feature.
A Business Development Executive/Manager/Director is responsible for the sourcing and winning of new clients and business pitches.
Catering managers oversee kitchen and wait staff. They work with clients to plan food and beverage menus and ensure client satisfaction. A catering manager also coordinates food preparation, creates schedules for staff, and arranges menu tastings.
Communications/PR Manager/Assistant/Director: Communications assistants handle a variety of operational tasks to maintain the external image of their organization. They create and publish content, manage social media accounts, interview stakeholders, and gather and analyze data. Communications assistants may also help with office functions, such as preparing meetings, answering calls, and preparing materials for events.
A freelancer is an independent contractor who operates as a sole trader or limited company. Freelancers have to register with HMRC, invoice clients for their time, and have their own insurances such as Professional Indemnity and/or Public Liability. Although they don’t have rights to contractual sick pay or leave, they still have legal rights at work including Health & Safety, discrimination, and legal protection subject to contract.
Full-time
Full-time positions are typically advertised as 35-40 hours per week on a permanent or fixed-term basis. Dependent on the specific role, a full-time employee is often required to work additional hours to ensure deadlines are met and delivery is smooth. A full-time position (post probation) would usually include an employer pension contribution, sick pay, annual/maternity/paternity leave, and may be accompanied by a performance-related bonus, as well as additional benefits. There may also be the offer of hybrid or fully remote working arrangements.
Part-time
A part-time employee is defined by completing the same type of work as a full-time colleague but over fewer hours/days. The tasks associated with the role, as well as the employee's rights, are the same as a full-time colleague. It will also follow the same salary scale but will be paid at a pro-rata rate.
A zero-hours contract means availability to work for an employer, but these specific hours of work are not stated in the employment contract. This type of contract doesn’t guarantee the employee a set number of hours of work per week; however, it can require them to be available for a certain number of hours, or when required, or both.
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