​Event Jobs in Oxfordshire

An exciting opportunity to join a growing hire and production team!

THE COMPANY

This long-standing technical production and supply company have been established for over 20 years and continue to provide exceptional services to their broad portfolio of clients. With technical production, structures & staging, projects & install and hire & sales departments inhouse; they offer extensive expertise to the live events and performance industries.

Their 10,000sqft warehouse space offers an incredible base for their team of specialists to deliver a vast portfolio of projects across corporate events, large scale private events and most prominently, festivals, concerts and outdoor events.

They are now in a position to continue building their core team and are on the lookout for an ambitious individual with a technical background. This is a fast-paced working environment with a collaborative and supportive team and with their ongoing growth there has never been a better time to join.

THE ROLE

The Project Manager will play a vital role in the team, overseeing and delivering large-scale technical production projects. They will be responsible for specifying and quoting jobs, managing timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and to the highest standard.

The role will have a significant focus on driving new business and maintaining key client relationships, while ensuring the smooth execution of events. The Project Manager should have a strong understanding of technical production and staging, although they won't be expected to work on-site for most projects.

This role is also sales-oriented, and the agency are seeking someone with an established network of industry contacts who can contribute to business growth, particularly during the quieter winter months from January to April.

• Oversee full-cycle delivery of technical production projects
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Expand the corporate conference sector and strengthen industry partnerships
• Boost revenue through AV equipment hire and sales.
• Coordinate onsite teams

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in technical production, event management, or related fields, backed by a strong network of industry contacts, particularly within the corporate / theatre market.

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate a proven ability to generate revenue and manage large-scale projects in the event and AV sectors.

Experience with theatre, festivals, weddings, or large-scale outdoor events is a plus.

The role requires strong organisational and project management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously, along with in-depth knowledge of staging, lighting, and AV equipment. Familiarity with hire and sales is preferred. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as the candidate will work collaboratively across teams. A business-focused mindset with a track record of increasing profitability is crucial.

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.

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 Reference: MR11140

Fantastic opportunity to join a global agency and work across events for high profile, prestigious clients!

The Company

Working at the forefront of the automotive market our client is going from strength to strength and boasts an impressive client list! Established over 25 years ago they work across the board to produce and deliver a diverse range of events including press launches, dealer training events, conferences and experiential marketing projects.

With such a credible reputation they are well known for being specialists in the auto sector offering full event logistics services.

This is a really great opportunity to take your career to the next level - big brands, global projects - opportunities do not get much better!

The role

We are now recruiting for a creative and experienced event professional operating at a senior level who is either an experienced Account Director, or an experienced Project Director who is interested in moving across to account management.  You will manage vital accounts on a day-to-day basis, working closely with the Business Development Director, although this is not a sales role.

A broad role, responsibilities include:

-          Client and account management

-          Overseeing and leading the delivery of virtual / hybrid and live events

-          Taking and interpreting briefs from both new and existing clients

-          Working with clients to understand what they are trying to achieve from the event

-          Creating proposals and pitching for business

-          Client management and communication including managing expectations

-          Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers

-          Managing multiple events and clients concurrently

-          Budget management and reconciliation

-          Leading and mentoring project teams and clients

The candidate

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and a passion for creating, managing and running large scale multiple events in either the luxury brand or automotive sector. You need to be self-motivated, comfortable working under pressure, have an adaptable attitude with extremely good communication skills and a sharp attention to detail in all written, creative and numerical work.

Experience in leading and mentoring project teams and clients is a must! 

Whilst a flexible approach to working from home is encouraged for some roles, this role will favour candidates who can commit to the majority of their working week in Oxfordshire based offices

In return you will get the chance to work with some of the best in the industry and develop a varied and rewarding career!

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: SP12820

Remote working offered with the ability to travel to London for events!

THE COMPANY

A unique opportunity to join an established publishing house that produces engaging medical communications and events for healthcare professionals.

At the forefront of finding new ways of communicating science to a global audience whether through events, video, graphics or apps they are always looking at new ways of expanding scientific conversations.

Events range across medical meetings, ad boards, symposiums and virtual meetings - connecting people globally.

Their events and communications cover a range of pathologies and they are dedicated to providing busy healthcare professionals with trustworthy, cutting-edge updates in their field in an accessible manner across a range of digital platforms and in person events!

THE ROLE

Due to continued growth they are now looking for an Event Manager to join their team and be responsible for the overall delivery of a range of live and virtual events.

The Event Managers key duties will include;

• Delivering a variety of events across live and virtual formats
• Contract management and negotiation
• Working to budgets and deadlines
• Speaker and attendee management
• Liaising with internal teams
• Tendering and negotiation with suppliers
• Continuing event management on site/ in studio
• Analysing and reporting on the post event

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates must have similar experience gained from working with healthcare/ pharmaceutical events and have a proven background of managing their own events, both live and virtual, from brief through to delivery.

In return you will get the chance to join an ambitious group of like-minded individuals focused on excellence and innovation. You will have the opportunity to develop and grow within a nurturing and friendly environment at an agency that is constantly moving forwards.

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 www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

Vacancy reference: MM12759

Fantastic opportunity to join a global agency and work across events for high profile, prestigious clients!

THE COMPANY

Working at the forefront of the automotive market our client is going from strength to strength and boasts an impressive client list! Established over 25 years ago they work across the board to produce and deliver a diverse range of events including press launches, dealer training events, conferences and experiential marketing projects.

With such a credible reputation they are well known for being specialists in the auto sector offering full event logistics services. 

This is a really great opportunity to take your career to the next level - big brands, global projects - opportunities do not get much better!

THE ROLE

As an Event Project Manager you will be responsible for the full end to end management for some of their largest and most prestigious automotive clients - taking the lead on projects from brief through to delivery. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing events from brief through to delivery
• Creating proposals and pitching
• Sourcing and negotiation with venues and other suppliers
• Liaising closely with internal teams
• Managing full delegate registration and logistics
• Preparing and reconciling budgets
• Overseeing the successful delivery of events onsite
• Building and developing client relationships

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates must have a proven background in delivering a broad range of events, ideally gained from working within an agency environment, working collaboratively with production and creative teams (although other backgrounds will be considered). 

Experience of dealing with multiple suppliers and managing budgets is essential and any exposure to managing automotive events would be an added benefit but is not essential for the role.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work with fantastic clients and deliver some truly exciting events!

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 www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.