About Us

Player1 Events is responsible for producing, planning, promoting and delivering the Insomnia Gaming Festival as the flagship to a variety of other gaming, technology and esports events. We’re made up of a small but dedicated bunch of people with great enthusiasm; and ambition to grow our business considerably over the coming months and years. You’d be joining a genuine and hardworking team who take pride in what they do and enjoy working alongside new and regular clients across the industry.

Role Overview

Coordinate the partnership and delivery requirements across the Insomnia Gaming Festival
Support the Partnerships team in growing and maturing the sales and content pipeline, using Salesforce to manage accurately
Be aware of competitor offerings and wider gaming industry trends to ensure Insomnia content is exciting and relevant
Assist the Partnerships team in the development of proposals and presentations for both Insomnia Gaming Festival and potential partner events
Be the point of contact for Creators at Insomnia Gaming Festival pre, during and post show

Key Responsibilities

Insomnia Content

Assist with the content plan across all event content areas according to brief from clients and colleagues
Work with our existing Content partners (including but not limited to; VR, Cosplay, Tabletop, Retro, Indies) with the planning and delivery of their zones at Insomnia, whilst working with the team on sourcing new Content partners
Support on account management plans for existing partners to ensure investment in the brand, and show on show growth from clients
Review the gaming industry and propose new partners to enhance the customer experience and engagement
Ensure all partner commitments are adhered to by both us and partner
Liaise with the internal teams to ensure all partner commitments are delivered
Work with the Senior Sales & Partnerships Manager on the Creator strategy for Insomnia, including review of Creator applications, sourcing new relevant and varied Creators to and working on ways for them to engage with communities at Insomnia

Insomnia Onsite

Co-ordinate the build, live, and break of content areas, and ensure exceptional client liaison alongside the operations team
Be each Content partner’s point of contact throughout the build, break and live show; responding to and fielding queries and maintaining good relations whilst protecting the show’s interests
Work with venue security & volunteer teams for arrival of Creators and any key movement around the show to stands and stages

Partner Event Support

Work alongside the Partnerships team to build budgets and proposals for external partner events
Work alongside the Sales & Partnerships Operations Manager to capture potential costs accurately for all sales opportunities
Collate partner requirements for power & network services, furniture and equipment, hardware plans, catering, accommodation, travel and parking, production, and logistics; to book in with the event management team in line with project timelines
Support the Partnerships Operations Manager to ensure all H&S submissions and personnel lists are collated
Ensure all Contracts, POs and Invoices are dealt with efficiently and in appropriate timescales
Work with the Senior Sales & Partnerships Manager, to evolve the content of shows and pitch commercial ideas to partners
Assist the Partnerships team on rental sales and liaise with the Logistics team regarding delivery
Attend industry/trade events and conferences to promote the brand and generate relevant new business leads

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.

Skills & Experience Required

Experience of building event concepts and an understanding of the relevant costs desirable
Commercial acumen and awareness, with the ability to manage and stay within allocated budgets
Salesforce (or equivalent crm database) competency is desirable
Good understanding of the UK Gaming industry
Skilled in relationship management

General Attributes

Resilience, flexibility and a willingness to undertake varied responsibilities working alone or within a team
A professional, confidential and flexible approach to working with people
Able to maintain composure in high-pressure situations
A great organiser with the ability to manage a heavy workload and at times conflicting priorities as well as tracking progress on a wide range of tasks
A passion for gaming and community is essential
A positive ‘can do’ attitude working as a team player with other areas of the business
Highly organised and process driven, capable of multitasking with an attention to detail with branding and written copy

Our Values

Pioneering - We lead, not follow
Passion - We are driven to do the best we can
Caring - We help each other grow
Courageous - We do the right thing, not the easy thing

Perks and Flexibility

We’re all currently working from home and likely to remain so for the first half of 2022; whilst we look for a new office base. Once we are settled, with a base office likely between Junction 4 and 14 of the M3 corridor, we expect to have a hybrid model of office and home working days.
Competitive salary: You will be entitled to a competitive salary, with ongoing opportunities to progress in line with your performance as the company grows.
Pension: All employees will be eligible to join the workplace pension scheme.
Annual leave: You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement; minimum of 25 days per annum (pro rata); plus bank holidays.
Training: Access to the Group Learning and Development programmes.
Work Life Balance: To help you find your perfect work-life balance, many roles are able to benefit from flexible working arrangements, such as flexitime around core business hours, and home-working; and have a variety of family friendly policies.
Wellbeing & Support discounts via our private health insurance package which includes dentist, optical and GP referral support packages.