About the Job
Games Workshop is looking for an experienced Senior Events Manager to take the lead in delivering spectacular Warhammer events across Asia and Australia. This is an exciting role, where you will have the opportunity to deliver events that showcase the best of Warhammer, while playing a key role in shaping the future of our events in this region.
As the Senior Events Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering six major events throughout the year that leave a positive lasting impression on our fans. You’ll work closely with the Global Head of Events and Global Events team, managing both Games Workshop led events and supporting independent Warhammer events, such as conventions and tournaments. Your ability to negotiate lasting agreements and foster valuable partnerships with host venues and vendors will be key to ensuring we achieve on-budget, on-time success. At the same time, your focus on hitting sales targets, managing budgets and creating exceptional experiences for everyone you interact with will be essential to your success.
In this role, you will have a wide range of people you will work with including venues, vendors, and key teams to ensure that each event is a seamless and unforgettable experience for our fans. You will be passionate about our community, you’ll play a vital part in both attracting new fans and nurturing the loyalty of our existing ones. You will be in charge of managing all details from ticket sales to event performance to create experiences that leave a lasting positive impact on all those involved.
Management will be a key aspect of your role. You will have the opportunity to lead by example, by inspiring and guiding both full and part-time event staff through each stage of planning and execution. With integrity at the core of everything you do, you’ll foster an open environment where collaboration thrives. Your thoughtful approach to every detail will help create experiences that leave a lasting positive impact on all those involved. We want you to build an environment of honesty and collaboration to allow your teams to thrive.
Strong data skills are essential as you need to track event performance, learn from each experience and make continuous improvements to events.
If you are organised, resilient and excited about making our events even better, apply now!
Working at Games Workshop
At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.
Other Essential Information
Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight, UK time, on Sunday 6th April 2025
Location: This is a remote based position from Australia or Japan.
Language: Full business proficiency in English is essential for this role. Proficiency in Japanese would be advantageous.
Travel: This role requires International travel to attend and support 7+ events per year. Each event may involve a stay of approximately 5-6 days.
How to Apply
To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.
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