Automotive Event Manager

Pybus Recruitment; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company car

Private healthcare

Private dental cover

Life insurance and critical illness

Generous holiday allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Pybus Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly growing automotive brand to appoint an experienced Event Manager to join their UK head office in Chiswick. You will lead planning and delivery of a wide range of UK events, aligned to marketing objectives, with a focus on national launches and retailer activity.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in event management, strong project management, stakeholder handling and superb communication.

Qualifications

• A degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in event management, automotive marketing or an events agency.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Experience delivering large-scale launches, conferences or experiential events.
• Automotive industry experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of national brand and product launch events.
• Coordinate media and press launch activities with PR teams.
• Organise investor, dealer and corporate conferences.
• Manage brand activation campaigns and partnership events.
• Support retailer networks with local and regional event activity.
• Oversee event agencies and external suppliers.
• Develop detailed event implementation plans and timelines.
• Monitor event performance and provide post-event analysis.
• Present event strategies and updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Under pressure

Education

Degree in Marketing / Event Management / Communications / Business

Job description

Event Manager

Chiswick, West London

Up to £70,000 Basic Salary + Bonus + Company Car

Excellent Benefits Package

Pybus Recruitment is excited to be partnering with an innovative and rapidly growing automotive brand as they look to appoint an experienced Event Manager to join their UK head office team in Chiswick.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the brand's presence across the UK, delivering high-profile events that drive awareness, engagement and commercial success. If you're passionate about event management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Event Manager, you will take responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of a wide variety of events across the UK, ensuring exceptional execution and alignment with wider marketing objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of national brand and product launch events
• Coordinate media and press launch activities alongside PR teams
• Organise investor, dealer and corporate conferences
• Manage brand activation campaigns and partnership events
• Support retailer networks with local and regional event activity
• Oversee event agencies and external suppliers
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budgets are achieved
• Work closely with Marketing, PR, Social Media and Retail Marketing teams to deliver integrated 360° campaigns
• Collaborate with Product, Network Development and Aftersales departments
• Develop detailed event implementation plans and project timelines
• Monitor event performance and provide post-event analysis and feedback
• Present event strategies, plans and updates to senior leadership teams

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• A degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, Business or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years' experience within event management, automotive marketing or an event agency environment
• Strong project management and organisational abilities
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• A creative, proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Experience delivering large-scale launches, conferences or experiential events
• Automotive industry experience would be highly advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Basic salary of up to £70,000
• Performance-related bonus
• Company car
• Private healthcare
• Private dental cover
• Life insurance and critical illness cover
• Generous holiday allowance
• Opportunity to join an exciting, high-growth automotive brand
• Genuine career progression opportunities