Hybrid working – 3 days in the office. Are you looking to join one of the most creative event agencies out there? Do you want to be to deliver events for big named brands and be part of their senior team?

·         Flexible working

·         Hybrid working

·         Company bonus

·         Excellent career progression

·         Great company culture

·         Pension scheme

The Company
This hugely experienced creative agency, known for being “the agency to work for” deliver truly unique events! With creativity at the heart of everything they do, they deliver flawless events across a range of industry sectors. From conferences, award ceremonies and incentives through to venue finding and team building events they are renowned for their expert execution and attention to detail!

Working with some of the best in the business, with an enthusiastic and passionate team, there has never been a better time to join this thriving agency!

The Role

We are now looking for a Head of Events to join this growing events team.  You will be responsible for overseeing a team, delegating tasks and ensuring the project is being delivered on time, and to the clients expectations!

This role covers event and project delivery including supporting teams' delivery onsite for more complex live projects, and for new client wins.

As the Head of Events you will get involved in:

• Team management for direct reports
• Responsible for the overall performance management of project team members
• Recruitment and the onboarding of new starters
• Designing SLA’s and KPI’s
• Contribute to the delivery of successful pitches and tender responses
• Overseeing event delivery
• Ensure all projects are fully scoped to enable accurate budget costings  
• Build strong and trusting relationships with the client services
• Maintain and maximise margin generation
• Provide onsite support and oversee event management both in the UK and internationally

The Candidate
Candidates MUST have experience working within an event agency, with the ability to understand a fast pace way of working on site, liaising with multiple suppliers. 

You should be commercially minded and able to set and execute based on logic and pace, as well as a natural, experienced leader, well versed in motivating and empowering the team, acting as a role model, coach and mentor, particularly when inevitable challenges arise!

Most importantly we are looking for an ambitious Head of Events with the ability and willingness to lead on smaller project tasks in support of the team and changing deadlines.

In return they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, companywide bonuses!

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: MBP15778