Events & Community Engagement Manager

Company: Stopgap – Marketing, Digital & Creative Recruitment
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

  • JOB TYPE: Contract (9-12 month maternity cover)
  • LOCATION: Reading/Onsite

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 or placemaking. 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.

Marketing, Digital and Creative Recruitment

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Posted: September 19th, 2026