Head of Events - Creative agency

Posted 07 March 2024
Salary£60k - 65k per year + commission
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment AgencyDesign / Creative Recruitment Agency
ReferenceLKS11681
Contact NameLaura Sidhu

Job description

Hybrid working - a unique opportunity to lead a creative team delivering extraordinary corporate and private events for high profile clients!

 

The Company

 

An expert team who create innovative and exceptional event experiences for a broad portfolio of high calibre clients including high net worth individuals and luxury brands. With in-house skill sets that cover everything from content creation and theming through to full production and onsite delivery, each event is bespoke and delivered to the highest of standards. Their passionate and collaborative team are always striving for perfection and thrive off the unforgettable experiences they deliver. There has never been a better time to join!

 

The Role

 

As Head of Events this role spans team management and hands on event producing across a broad portfolio of projects. Responsibilities include:  

 

-          Managing incoming enquires and interpreting briefs

-          Event design, theming & mood-boarding

-          Developing creative responses to briefs and preparing proposals to pitch

-          Coordinating suppliers including catering, florists, etc.

-          Advising on technical solutions and working closely with the warehouse team

-          Managing the install and delivery of events onsite

-          Financial management and budget sign off responsibilities

-          Formal line management and development of a team

-          Internal process development and implementation to ensure quality control of delivery

 

The Candidate

 

We are looking for candidates in an established senior level role ideally from within an event or production agency. Candidates must have experience managing a team and the overall output of an event department. Individuals must have a proven ability to handle clients, convert a brief enquiry into a confirmed project and to manage the event from concept development phase through to onsite install. We are also looking for candidates who have some understanding of AV and technical event elements.

 

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: LKS11681