Event Director

Aspire; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events agency is seeking an Event Director to lead a UK-based team. You will oversee complex events from start to finish, manage budgets, and build client relationships in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in agency event management and strong leadership skills. The role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for mentorship and growth.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Mentorship opportunities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experienced in agency-style event management with multiple client accounts.
• Strong project management, budget, and team leadership skills.
• Confident, commercial, and a natural problem-solver.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive in mentoring others.
• Flexible for UK travel and occasional international assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4-6 event professionals, mentoring them to deliver excellence.
• Oversee complex, end-to-end events from proposal to on-site delivery.
• Manage budgets, client accounts, and suppliers, ensuring profitability.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted strategic partner.
• Create proposals and support team growth.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Team leadership

Client relationship building

Problem-solving

Job description

🌟 Lead. Create. Deliver. Be Our Event Director!

Are you a seasoned events professional with a flair for big-picture leadership and a passion for delivering unforgettable experiences? We're looking for an Event Director to lead a UK-based Events team in a fast-paced, client-facing agency environment.

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid/flexible)
Salary: £55K-£60K + up to 20% performance-based bonus
Travel: Some UK & occasional international travel

What You'll Be Doing:

• 🎯 Lead a team of 4-6 event professionals, mentoring and inspiring them to deliver excellence.
• 🎉 Oversee complex, end-to-end events from proposal to on-site delivery.
• 💼 Manage budgets, client accounts, and suppliers, ensuring projects are profitable and on-brand.
• 🤝 Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted strategic partner.
• 📝 Create proposals, identify business development opportunities, and support team growth.

Who We're Looking For:

• ✅ Experienced in agency-style event management with multiple client accounts.
• ✅ Strong project management, budget, and team leadership skills.
• ✅ Confident, commercial, and a natural problem-solver.
• ✅ Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive in mentoring others.
• ✅ Flexible for UK travel and occasional international assignments.

Why This Role Rocks:

• 🌟 Lead high-profile events for top-tier clients.
• 🌟 Mentor and grow a talented events team.
• 🌟 Hybrid working model: mix of office collaboration & flexibility.
• 🌟 Be part of a values-driven environment: Teamwork, Genuine.

Interview Process:

• 1️⃣ Intro call with HR/Recruiter
• 2️⃣ Interview with senior Event leadership
• 3️⃣ Final chat with leadership: culture fit & project discussion

📩 Ready to step into a leadership role that challenges and excites you? Apply now and take your events career to the next level!

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