Accreditation Manager

Job Description

Company: Festival Republic

Location: Farringdon, London

Reports to: Senior Accreditation Manager

Contract Type: Fixed Term, June – August 2025 (3 Months)

Working hours: Full Time, 10.00am -18.00pm plus evenings and weekends onsite.

Role Description

The successful applicant will work within a team of 8 to help implement and manage the pass systems used across festivals, as well as lead the on-site accreditation operation at one of our UK shows.

Full training on the specifics of the role will be given to the correct candidate; however, an understanding of event accreditation systems along with a proven ability to complete basic administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner are both essential.

Responsibilities
• Leading the accreditation operation at one of our UK shows.
• Liaising with the Senior Accreditation Manager and Event Manager in advance to ensure all production requirements are met.
• Working with internal departments and external contractors to set up and use an online accreditation system, both in advance of the shows as well as on-site.
• Managing a team on site, ensuring all processes and procedures are being followed correctly.
• Responsible for coordinating the flow of passes in and out, i.e. checking passes when they come from the suppliers, repackaging and forwarding to the on-site offices, maintaining clear records of where passes are at all times, being aware of when deliveries are arriving and when passes are required at various events.
• Assist in producing security accreditation sample sheets using PowerPoint
• Responsible for secure logging, storage, and handling of high value items
• Keeping and sharing accurate and up to date records of passes issued to different departments.
• Where possible, working at other UK Festivals with the on-site passes teams (in a non-managerial role), dealing with staff and public in a polite, helpful and appropriate manner to reflect the high standards of the festival and this department.

Requirements, Skills / Knowledge / Experience
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Sheets and Outlook Express.
• Ability to understand and learn new technology and online systems.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent written English and grammar.

Desired
• Understanding of event accreditation structures.
• Experience in the Festival industry.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success:
• You should have the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working to strict deadlines often under pressure.
• You must be punctual and reliable, with the willingness to work extended hours both in the office and onsite, particularly during our peak period of May-August.
• You should be able to liaise and communicate clearly, competently, and politely with colleagues, suppliers and members of the public.

The Company

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 16th May 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o1w286-216-73-216-216-42 in your application.