Job description
Join Lumina Events Co., a leading experiential event agency shaping corporate and public events across the UK. We are seeking a proactive Event Manager to own end-to-end event production, from concept through on-site delivery.
In this role you will partner with clients, venues, vendors, and internal teams to create unforgettable experiences that meet budget and timeline goals.
What you’ll do is own logistics strategy, vendor coordination, risk management, staffing, and on-site operations while maintaining exceptional client communication and post-event evaluation.
Responsibility
- Plan and manage end-to-end events from concept to delivery, ensuring client goals are met on time and within budget.
- Develop and manage comprehensive budgets, timelines, production schedules, and run-of-show documents.
- Source venues, suppliers, and contractors; negotiate contracts and service-level agreements to maximize value.
- Lead cross-functional teams, coordinate on-site operations, rehearsals, and risk mitigation plans.
- Manage permits, insurance, health and safety compliance, and contingency planning.
- Provide proactive client updates, manage expectations, and coordinate post-event debriefs and learnings.
- Drive sustainable event practices and measure success with defined KPIs.
Qualification
- 3+ years of experience in event management, corporate events, or exhibitions.
- Proven track record delivering multi-faceted events with budgets up to £500k.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract understanding.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with event management software, registration systems, AV coordination, and project management tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).