​Event Jobs in East Sussex

Creative Project Manager

East Sussex

Salary - £35,000 to £43,000

-          Clear career progression

-          The opportunity to work with seniors in the business

-          Working in the workshop onsite and seeing everything build

-          They offer full services in office including build and all the offerings

-          Close knit team with celebrations throughout the year

-          Salary reviews

Are you a Creative Project Manager in the events space looking for a business to grow and work global brands? This company blend storytelling, style, and substance crafting unforgettable visual words. They are looking for a Project Manager to bridge the gap between the creatives, client and workshop and make sure day to day everything is running smoothly. Due to the success of this business, this is a growth role and will need someone enthusiastic that works well under pressure.

The Company:

This company are a Design and Build agency specialising in creating bold, imaginative spaces and content for forward-thinking brands. There projects vary from eye-popping window displays to immersive environments, art-directed campaigns, and standout digital moments. This company turn ideas into experiences people remember and have some exciting project examples/ case studies. They have a close-knit team of workshop makers, junior creatives build staff who build everything from bespoke sets to dreamy installations, high-impact windows, and content that turns heads. There work lives in both the physical and digital worlds — always stylish, often unexpected, and never off-the-shelf. Whether we’re crafting a sculptural window piece, a fashion campaign set, or an interactive moment. This Project Manager will work very closely with cross functional teams and be a great communicator within the business

The Role:

Due to the team growing , they are now looking to add a Creative Project Manager. They need someone to join the team and help shape the look and feel of everything the business brings to life. You will be involved in the below:

-            Kick off the day with the design and production team to align on priorities, ideas in development, and installation timelines

-            Double-check every detail: Does that vinyl fit the window curve? Does that plinth make it through the shop door

-            Lead regular calls or in-person walk-throughs with retail clients and creative partners

-              Overseeing fabrication, prop creation, signage production or sculptural build-outs—ensuring brand and design fidelity

The Candidate:

In order to be a successful candidate, you must have experience of being a  Creative Project Manager and working in either an exhibition design and build agency, event agency or production agency and used to working on a range of events/ fit outs. Within the Project Manager role you will be the “calm in the chaos” when timelines shift or unexpected challenges arise. Alongside your experience, you must love the idea of working within the retail space and watching the activation come to life.

In return they offer an opportunity to work on exciting projects, fantastic career progression, companywide 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: LE14882

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

3D Designer

East Sussex

Salary - £35,000 to £43,000

-  Clear career progression

-   The opportunity to work with seniors in the business

-   Working in the workshop onsite and seeing everything build

-   They offer full services in office including build and all the offerings

-   Close knit team with celebrations throughout the year

-   Salary reviews

Are you a 3D Creative Designer in the events space looking for a business to grow and work global brands? This company blend storytelling, style, and substance crafting unforgettable visual worlds for the bold and the brave They are a Design and build agency offering full end to end services including build onsite. Now, we’re on the lookout for a talented 3D Designer to bring ideas to life and work alongside the wider team.

The Company:

This company are a Design and Build agency specialising in creating bold, imaginative spaces and content for forward-thinking brands. There projects vary from eye-popping window displays to immersive environments, art-directed campaigns, and standout digital moments. This company turn ideas into experiences people remember and have some exciting project examples/ case studies. They have a close-knit team of workshop makers, junior creatives build staff who build everything from bespoke sets to dreamy installations, high-impact windows, and content that turns heads. There work lives in both the physical and digital worlds — always stylish, often unexpected, and never off-the-shelf. Whether we’re crafting a sculptural window piece, a fashion campaign set, or an interactive moment. This 3D Designer will work from concept through to install and work closely with the project management and production team.

The Role:

Due to the team growing , they are now looking to add an additional 3D Designer. They need someone to join the team and help shape the look and feel of everything the business brings to life. You will be involved in the below:

• Designing 3D environments, spatial concepts, installations, and campaign visuals — from early sketches to final renders.

• Working closely with the workshop and makers to bring creative visions into physical (and sometimes surreal) reality.
• Contributing to the creative development of brand campaigns, pop-ups, sets, and spaces — often with an editorial or playful edge.
• Balancing imagination with practicality: you understand design for real-world build just as much as for screens.
• You will do technical drawings and use SketchUp for 3D.

The Candidate:

In order to be a successful candidate, you must have experience of being a 3D Designer and working in either an exhibition design and build agency, event agency or production agency and used to working on a range of events/ fit outs. Within this 3D Design role, you will be using SketchUp so you must be proficient at using it. Alongside your experience, you must love the idea of your work becoming a physical build — not just a pretty render

In return they offer an opportunity to work on exciting projects, fantastic career progression, companywide 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: LE14880

EVENT ACCOUNT MANAGER - AGENCY

WEST SUSSEX

£55,000- £60,000

A brilliant opportunity to join a great agency, boutique style luxury event agency, who deliver inspirational, world class conferences and high-end incentives across the globe!

The Company

This boutique feel agency, are a fast-growing creative events agency. They plan and deliver an array of events for their established portfolio of clients, ranging from international incentives to global conferences and corporate celebrations. An expert in their field they strive to provide the perfect platform for their clients to host memorable events however large or small.

With an array of inhouse expertise they manage all elements of the event from venue sourcing and delegate management for international events, through to app builds and full logistics for large scale conferences. They have longstanding partnerships with their trusted suppliers and transparency with their clients which help create an honest and open working environment.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, professional, and passionate Account Manager to join our team. A hands on delivery role, this is a key client-facing position where you will manage events from brief to delivery while nurturing and growing client relationships. You will be responsible for leading project teams, managing multiple events simultaneously, and ensuring every detail is planned to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for client accounts
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery
• Manage project teams
• Handle delegate management strategy
• Coordinate AV and event production, including faculty management
• Create compelling proposals and present innovative solutions to clients
• Manage budgets, invoicing, and event reconciliation
• Negotiate with suppliers
• Conduct risk assessments
• Facilitate client meetings and presentations

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and positive individual with a passion for delivering exceptional events. You will be a confident leader who can manage complex projects while maintaining a keen eye for detail and fostering strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate will be confident and professional, with excellent communication and negotiation abilities to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Outgoing and personable, they will approach challenges with a positive attitude and a proactive mindset. We want someone who is eager to grow within the business and contribute to its long-term success. Flexibility is key, as the role involves working both remotely and from the office, with a willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Approximately 8 years' experience in an events agency, with a willingness to travel globally
• Minimum 2-3 years as a Senior Project Manager or equivalent
• Proven track record of managing large-scale conferences and overseas incentives
• Experience handling multiple client relationships concurrently
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to maintain supplier relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage large budgets and complex logistics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and event technology platforms
• Experience with risk assessments and health and safety documentation
• Creative mindset with a solutions-oriented approach

If you are passionate about creating extraordinary events and are looking for a new opportunity to grow with a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Job Reference - MR13897