Hybrid Working (1 day WFH) - Would you like the opportunity to propel your events career at one of the world’s leading events venues? This could be the role for you…

• Hybrid Working (1 day WFH per week)
• Up to 20% disc bonus
• Enhanced Pension Contributions up to 15%
• Income Protection
• Private Medical
• Summer/Christmas Socials
• Complimentary Tickets to Fantastic Events

The Company:

From the latest public shows to trade shows, meetings and unique events, this venue hosts them all. They have over 25 years of experience hosting over 400 events annually from every corner of the world. Boasting a wide range of spaces with state-of-the-art facilities as well as impressive sustainability initiatives their team are dynamic and forward thinking and with new and exciting plans on the horizon there’s never been a better time to join.

The Role:

There is now an opportunity to join the events team as Senior Event Manager (on a 12-month maternity contract) where you will lead in the delivery of a diverse portfolio of large-scale events including exhibitions, conferences, trade and consumer shows, live experiences, and sporting competitions. This is a senior role within the team where you will be expected to lead by example and provide a strategic perspective working closely with the Head of Event Management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting high standards in communication, stakeholder engagement, and delivery
• Acting as the lead point of contact for a portfolio of complex events
• End-to-end planning and delivery of events
• Leading client planning meetings and site visits
• Overseeing event set up, live delivery, and breakdown
• Oversight of event documentation including health & safety compliance
• Senior point of contact for high-profile clients
• Building long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Key internal and external stakeholder management
• Financial responsibility and budget oversight for events
• Line management and mentoring of junior team members
• Providing strategic direction to the events department and contributing to continuous improvement

The Candidate:

This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Event Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, manages multiple events concurrently, and has a proven track record of delivering large-scale events end to end with attention to detail and operational excellence.

To be successful as a Senior Event Manager, you will be used to delivering large-scale events end to end at a senior level, whether in a venue, organiser, association, or agency environment. As a Senior Event Manager You will be a confident leader, able to inspire and motivate your team, and you will have a commercially minded approach, balancing client needs with financial and operational objectives.

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing complex, high-profile events from concept to delivery
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build long-term client relationships
• As a Senior Event Manager you will have operational excellence with meticulous attention to detail
• A strategic mindset, able to provide guidance and shape the development of the events function
• The ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

In return, this role offers an excellent benefits package, a fantastic team culture, and the chance to work on a truly exciting portfolio of world-class events. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact and further your career at a leading international venue, an opportunity not to be missed!

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: DP/16636