Build a career in live events
Welcome to the Live Recruitment Candidate Resource Hub — a dedicated resource centre supporting event professionals at every stage of their career. Whether you're breaking into the industry, developing your skills, gaining experience or preparing for your next role, this hub brings together expert advice, insights, training and career support in one place.
What are you looking for?
Practical, downloadable guides on CVs, interviews, LinkedIn and career progression for every experience level.
Training providers, qualifications and university degree routes to start or grow your events career.
Volunteering across festivals, charity, sporting and public events to build real-world experience.
The associations, networks and communities shaping standards and careers across the events industry.
Salary surveys, the DEI report and market insight to understand the evolving events landscape.
How we support candidates at every stage — from registering and applying through to offer and onboarding.
Have you registered with us as a candidate?
If you're open to hearing about new opportunities within the events industry, register with Live Recruitment today. Our specialist consultants work with events and experiential agencies, production agencies, technical and AV businesses, brands, charities, associations and large-scale venues across the UK and internationally.
From the live blog
Sustainability in the events industry has evolved rapidly over the last decade. What was once viewed as an added bonus or marketing differentiator is now an expectation from clients, attendees, employees, and candidates alike. From reducing waste and embracing digital alternatives to rethinking travel, suppliers, and energy consumption, event businesses are increasingly being asked one […]
Sustainability in events isn’t driven by a single organisation – it takes agencies, production partners, venues, suppliers, and consultants all pulling in the same direction. Across the UK, businesses are proving that meaningful progress doesn’t require perfection. From achieving B Corp certification and reducing carbon emissions to rethinking supply chains and embracing circular event design, […]
For the next generation of event professionals, sustainability is no longer a secondary consideration – it’s an expectation. Today’s emerging talent has grown up with conversations around climate change, social responsibility, and ethical business practices. They are entering the workforce looking for more than competitive salaries and career progression; they want purpose, values, and employers […]
Sustainability in events isn’t driven by a single organisation – it takes agencies, production partners, venues, suppliers, and consultants all pulling in the same direction. Across the UK, businesses are proving that meaningful progress doesn’t require perfection. From achieving B Corp certification and reducing carbon emissions to rethinking supply chains and embracing circular event design, […]
For years, many people assumed an events degree was the only route into the industry. The events sector has always placed huge value on hands-on experience, practical skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. In 2026, that focus on real-world experience and transferable skills is becoming even more prominent as employers look beyond […]
The events industry has always relied heavily on freelance talent. From Production Managers and technical crew to event coordinators and onsite support staff, freelance professionals are often the people keeping projects moving during the industry’s busiest periods. But while demand for freelance event professionals remains high in 2026, the way businesses are hiring and planning […]
Live Recruitment is one of the UK's leading specialist event recruitment agencies, supporting professionals across event management, production, experiential, exhibitions, conferences, technical production, venues, marketing and creative sectors. Our Candidate Resource Hub has been created to help event professionals access career advice, interview guidance, volunteering opportunities, training routes and industry insights to support long-term career growth within the events industry.