Job description
Join a premier London-based events agency as an Event Manager, delivering unforgettable experiences for leading brands and cultural institutions. You will lead end-to-end event projects from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, trusted suppliers, and high-profile clients. We value creativity, precision, and a hands-on approach to logistics. This role offers room for growth, exposure to large-scale events, and the opportunity to shape our clients’ most ambitious experiences. Location: London, hybrid possible; occasional travel across the UK may be required.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end event planning for client programs, including concept development, budgeting, sourcing, and scheduling.
- Manage cross-functional project teams, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on-time, on-brand execution.
- Source and negotiate with venues, caterers, AV, production partners, and vendors to deliver premium experiences.
- Develop and manage event budgets, forecasts, and reporting; optimize spend without compromising quality.
- Oversee on-site operations during build, run of show, and tear-down; coordinate staffing and risk mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to align event content, messaging, and branding.
- Build strong client relationships; provide proactive updates, issue resolution, and post-event debriefs.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, data privacy, and contractual obligations across all events.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing large-scale events, conferences, or experiential campaigns.
- Proven vendor negotiation, budgeting, and contract management skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management; comfortable presenting to executives and clients.
- Ability to lead teams under pressure and adapt to changing event requirements.
- Proficiency in event management software (e.g., Cvent, Splash) and suite tools (MS365, Google Workspace).
- Willingness to travel and work irregular hours when events occur.