Senior Events Manager – 12-Month Maternity Cover

Start Date: Early September 2025
Location: Central London (Hybrid: 3 or 4 days in the office)
Salary: Circa £60,000
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 Months

Join one of the UK’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies and a Times Best Place to Work. We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Events Manager to join their award-winning events team and lead delivery across their flagship experiences.

About the Role

As the Senior Events Manager, you’ll be central to delivering four of the most high-profile international events, for up to 350 people. The person who heads up the team is fantastic and they work really collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of flagship international events (US & EU)
• Manage event production – stage design, AV, CAD layouts, venue coordination
• Partner with the external production agency (briefing, scoping, execution)
• Negotiate contracts and ensure budget ownership
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for sign-off and approvals
• Oversee evening event experiences in collaboration with another Event Manager
• Manage relationships with venues – logistics, F&B, floor plans, H&S, build
• Ensure onsite stage management and seamless event execution

Ideal Candidate Profile

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Strong project management experience across international events
• A passion for production, staging, and AV (venue CADs, stage builds, tech liaison)
• Confident stakeholder management and cross-functional communication
• Strong attention to detail and calmness under pressure
• Experience managing external production agencies to brief
• A background in logistics, venue liaison, health & safety, and full lifecycle delivery

Our Culture

We’re a fast-moving, supportive team with a shared love of events that create impact. With 70 employees and growing fast, we’re proud to have built a company recognised for both its growth and its culture.

Interview Process & Timeline

• Interviews will begin early August
• Position to start early September to ensure a smooth handover