Events & Community Engagement Manager

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum Location: South East England,Berkshire Job Type: Freelance

- JOB TYPE: Contract (9-12 month maternity cover)
- INDUSTRY SECTOR: Commercial Real Estate / Placemaking
- LOCATION: Reading/Onsite
- SALARY: £45,000 annual salary

Looking for a dynamic, visible community builder to bring a high-profile business hub to life. This hands-on placemaking role in Reading gives you the creative freedom to design impactful experiences, lead major events, and drive real ESG engagement. 9-12 month maternity cover. Mid-End October start.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

• My client is a global leader in the property space. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

What you'll be doing

• Drive tenant engagement and build strong networks with HR, Wellbeing, D&I, and ESG leads across multiple the occupier businesses
• Oversee the annual events strategy, ranging from large-scale bi-monthly activations to weekly health and wellbeing workshops
• Manage and hold external marketing and event agencies accountable through clear briefs, structured plans, and regular feedback
• Capture real-time, engaging photo and video content around the park to bring the place to life as an attractive place to work and for tenant communications
• Develop and lead local CSR and community initiatives, partnering with nearby schools, charities, and sports groups
• Gather occupier feedback through surveys to continuously elevate event performance and tenant satisfaction.

ABOUT YOU

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event management, community engagement, placemaking, or marketing. Experience working with occupiers in real estate preferred
• Proven track record in managing external agency relationships, media plans, and writing briefs
• Outgoing personality who is comfortable being visible onsite, building relationships with occupiers and the local community and creating content on camera
• Passion for corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and community-led projects
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

You MUST have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.

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