Event Manager

Eden Scott is delighted to be working in partnership with The R&A who promote professional championships including The Open, The Senior Open and the AIG Women’s Open, elite amateur events, international matches, and rankings. The R&A, through R&A Rules Ltd, governs the sport worldwide, outside of the United States and Mexico, on behalf of over 36 million golfers in 144 countries and with the consent of 158 organisations from amateur and professional golf. An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a dynamic and experienced professional to join the R&A in a newly created role, that of Event Manager - full title - Senior Manager - Product and Offer Development . This role will lead on a varied and diverse number of projects as part of the centralised pre-planning team on The Open proactively working with and effectively collaborating with various internal (up to Director level) and external stakeholders planning a minimum of two years in advance of each Championship to help ensure the effective development of products/offers and seamless implementation of the agreed strategics with The Open delivery team. To play a key role in identifying new opportunities, providing recommendations to support the development of the Event Day Growth Strategy (EDGS) & Partnership strategies to senior management as required, and providing effective project and reputational management, to continuously improve planning and operations and drive delivery across the relevant areas. Work with the Head of Pre-planning, EDGS partnerships team, Partnership Strategy team as a key stakeholder in devising and deploying the strategic direction of both the EDGS and Partnership strategy. Leading project working groups across The R&A and external consultants and suppliers to ensure excellent collaboration, agree project timescales, budgets, and delivery of the highest level of guest experiential activities at The Open annually. Applying candidates must have the following experience: Significant experience working in a major event environment, preferably at a greenfield site or fixed stadium. Experience in event management within a multi-stakeholder environment. Strong project management skills and experience Salary indicative of the calibre of candidate they seek with generous company benefits. Eden Scott is working exclusively with The R&A, so to be considered for this exciting opportunity with a truly iconic employer, please submit your CV online.

Location: Fife, GB

Posted Date: 1/15/2025