Sam Pagett

Operations Manager Director @Wizzafest

Birmingham, GB

Wizzafest is a 3-day camping festival which welcomes around people. As the Director and Operations Manager, my responsibilities include:Budget Management- Budget setup and oversight- Handling invoices- Grant bids - I spearheaded our Arts Council Funding application which we successfully secured to help fund our 2024 event. Safety Management- Authoring and implementing the Event Management Plan- Conducting risk assessments- Liaising with safety contractors (security, medical, etc.)- Setting up the Event Control Room- Tactical incident command role.Ticketing and Accreditation- Online ticketing system management- Supervising ticket operations on event day- Managing wristband system pre-event and onsite - Overseeing staff, artist, and volunteer accreditation - Gate management on event dayVolunteer Management- Job description creation, recruitment, and scheduling- Leading a year-round team of 12, plus event-day staffSite Infrastructure- Infrastructure booking and management- Overseeing onsite logistics and deliveries.Site Design- Venue selection- Guiding operational site designDiversity & Inclusivity- Championing D&I initiatives- Collaborating with stakeholders on D&I strategiesFood & Beverage - Managing F&B procurement and department supervisionCheck out our website here:

Liverpool Hope University

BA Philosophy and Ethics and International Relations, International/Global Studies and Philosophy