Events Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Events Manager to join their Marketing and Communications team. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the strategic planning, development and end-to-end delivery of a flagship events programme alongside a broader portfolio of go-to-market events.

The successful candidate will ensure events deliver genuine value by strengthening brand presence, engaging key stakeholders and supporting commercial and lead-generation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and full lifecycle delivery of a flagship events programme (25+ events per year).
• Shape event priorities, formats and audiences to ensure focus on high-value activity.
• Own all event logistics including schedules, content programmes, speaker briefings, supplier management, contract negotiation and delegate journey management.
• Work closely with the marketing team to deliver integrated event promotion, marketing assets and engagement plans.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, operational and external affairs teams to ensure events align with wider campaigns and organisational objectives.
• Lead post-event evaluation and analytics, assessing impact beyond attendance (e.g. quality of engagement, lead value and stakeholder outcomes).
• Provide evidence-based recommendations on which events to grow, refine or exit to maximise value and ROI.

Key Attributes

• Proven experience as an Events Manager, Senior Event Executive or in a similar role delivering large-scale events end-to-end.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, suppliers and event ROI.
• Demonstrable experience shaping event audiences and evaluating effectiveness beyond attendance alone.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working (After full training is complete)
• Childcare vouchers
• Flexible benefits programme
• Highly desirable employer contribution pension
• 3x life assurance
• Onsite parking – not guaranteed First come first serve (residential parking nearby)
• Health cash plan

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills.  Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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Consultant: Donna Jackson