Events Manager

Salary FTE salary up to £40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Actual salary TBC based on agreed amount of working weeks.

Salary Up to £52,982 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Dunottar is a vibrant, co-educational independent school set in extensive grounds of 15 acres on the outskirts of Reigate, Surrey. We have 460 pupils across years 7-13 and are part of United Learning's large and growing family of schools. We are a first-choice school for parents in the local area and operate a waiting list for admissions.

Through excellent teaching and outstanding pastoral care, we aim to bring out the best in every pupil, enabling them to be the very best they can be. We believe that for pupils to succeed in the workplace of the future, they need a well-rounded education that goes beyond academics. Our unique Warrior Learning ethos encourages pupils to aim high, to challenge themselves and not to fear making mistakes, whiles also developing an excellent set of values.

Dunottar is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Salary FTE salary up to £40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Actual salary TBC based on agreed amount of working weeks.

Contractual hours 30

Basis Part Time

Region Reigate

Job category/type Support Staff

Date posted 25/02/2026

Job reference REQ
004780

We are seeking a creative and dynamic Events Manager to join us on a part-time, term time–only basis, with additional holiday weeks to be agreed s is a permanent position and will require some evening and weekend work, with an immediate start available.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in planning and delivering a growing range of internal and external events at Dunottar School—many of which take place in our new theatre and Performing Arts Centre.

The school runs a comprehensive series of events throughout the year to support both the academic and pastoral programmes, together with events such as our annual whole school musical and Christmas carol concert. We are increasingly running events for our wider community such as at Run Reigate and expanding our Alumni (the Dunottar Society) reunion events schedule, as well as supporting PTA-led activities.

• Co-ordinate and project manage all Dunottar School events to a high standard, including Prize Giving, school productions, the Sports Gala Dinner, parents’ information evenings, alumni reunions, PTA-led activities, and events requiring a Marketing or Admissions presence.
• Design each event to meet its objectives, audience needs and budget, ensuring it reflects and strengthens the school’s brand and strategic positioning.
• Partner with the Admissions team to deliver key recruitment events, including the Year 5 Early Offer pathway, open mornings, assessment days, taster days, transition events and Sixth Form activities.
• Develop clear event plans and timelines, ensuring all stakeholders understand their responsibilities and that events are fully resourced.
• Oversee the school’s participation in relevant community events to enhance local visibility and engagement.
• Conduct comprehensive post-event evaluations, using feedback and data to assess impact, enhance the experience for parents, pupils and visitors, and ensure events support the school’s strategic priorities and growth objectives.
• Work with the Marketing team to ensure event communications and promotional materials are aligned, effective and brand-consistent.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and customer service throughout delivery, proactively resolving challenges as they arise.