Hybrid working – 3 days in the office. Are you an experienced Event Manager ready to take ownership of international business summits that drive innovation across food, agriculture, and sustainability? This is a unique opportunity to join a global media and events group that delivers purpose-led conferences across major global markets.

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with tenure
One MeDay per year to celebrate a birthday or cultural event
One paid volunteer day annually
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance and income protection
Access to a healthcare cash plan, virtual GP, and mental health resources
Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes

THE COMPANY
This opportunity is with a leading global media and events organisation that provides content, community, and commercial insight across industries such as agribusiness, food processing, hospitality, and retail.

Operating across key international hubs including Gatwick, Brighton, London, Montpellier, Singapore, and Chicago, the company runs world-class business summits in locations such as San Francisco, Dallas, London, Amsterdam, São Paulo, and Singapore. Their Brighton-based events team is responsible for the full planning and delivery of these global conferences, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and industry collaboration.

With a close-knit and supportive team, they are looking to welcome an experienced and passionate event manager to the growing team.

THE ROLE

The Event Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of international B2B summits. This includes logistical planning, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, onsite execution, and post-event reporting. The position offers hybrid working based from the Brighton office, with regular international travel required to deliver events on the ground.

Key Responsibilities of the Event Manager

• Full ownership of event logistics, including venue sourcing, AV, hotel bookings, catering, delegate travel, and exhibitor coordination.
• Onsite delivery: overseeing registration, speaker management, and ensuring smooth event operations.
• Liaising with internal teams including marketing, sales, and admin to align timelines and objectives.
• Managing speakers and suppliers: issuing briefings, tracking deliverables, and supporting content development.
• Utilising tools such as Cvent and Swapcard for delegate management, branding, and data capture.
• Supporting commercial success through efficient budgeting and negotiation.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal Event Manager will have a proven track record of managing end-to-end event planning and onsite delivery, coupled with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the confidence to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders, speakers, and suppliers. A high level of attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and familiarity with event platforms such as Cvent or Swapcard is desirable. Additional language skills, such as Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, or Mandarin, would be an advantage. Candidates must also be open to international travel and flexible working hours around event delivery.

In return they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, company wide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member and above all the chance to join a first rate agency where career progression abounds.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref MR14191