Salary: £30000/annum SEE job spec
Permanent – Full Time
Leisure/Tourism
Purfleet-on-Thames, Borough of Thurrock
date posted: 2026-04-28 17:07:32
Events Delivery Manager
salary: £30k
location :1 – 2 DAYS IN OFFICE BASED PURFLEET
MUST DRIVE AND BE ABLE TO TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY
Location: Purfleet / Hybrid (with some international travel)
Reports to: Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
About the Role
We€™re looking for an organised and proactive Events Delivery Manager to help plan and deliver charter and themed cruises. You€™ll work closely with clients, ship teams, and internal departments to make sure every cruise runs smoothly and delivers a great guest experience.
This role is ideal for someone with project or event management experience who enjoys working with people, managing multiple tasks, and solving problems in a fast-paced environment.
What You€™ll Be Doing
* Coordinate and manage charter and themed cruise projects from planning through delivery
* Work with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure all cruise requirements are met
* Keep project plans, schedules, and administration up to date
* Attend meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders
* Support onboard operations during charter cruises when required
* Monitor budgets and approve project spending
* Identify and resolve issues quickly to keep projects on track
* Ensure health & safety and operational standards are followed
* Review feedback after each charter and help improve future events
* Support additional projects across the department when needed
What We€™re Looking For
* Experience in project management, event management, or charter operations
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
* Confident working with clients and different teams
* Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office (project software experience is a bonus)
* Flexible to travel and occasionally work outside standard office hours
* Cruise industry experience is helpful but not essential
* French or German language skills are an advantage, but not required
What Success Looks Like
* Smooth delivery of charter and themed cruises
* Strong guest satisfaction scores
* Projects delivered on time and within budget
* Positive collaboration with onboard and shoreside teams
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Continuous improvement based on guest and client feedback
Benefits 20 days holiday €“ increasing annually to 25 + bank holidays
Access to Sage Benefits offering many retail, gym, cinema discounts as well as a GP and personal counselling and advice, wellbeing
Employee of the month reward
Company performance annual reward
Ex UK Cruise after 6 months to enjoy
1 day for off for your birthday after 1 year
Friendly, open office environment as well as hybrid working pattern
Please notes: Candidates must be able to drive due to travel requirements, ideally have cruise ship experience and must be able to travel internationally.
