Event Director

TAG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in the City of London is seeking an experienced Event Director to oversee global events, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree and over 5 years of event organizing experience, along with a proven track record in complex event management. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Wellness/EAP programme

Employee discounts

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Service-based holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of event organizing experience, managing multiple client accounts.
• Extensive knowledge of the event industry and events market.
• Proven record of successful complex event management and high client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Win and deliver a wide range of global events, managing logistics and finances.
• Ensure proposals meet company/client requirements and lead on complex events.
• Account manage selected clients to ensure proactive event management service.
• Lead the team in research and presentation of quality proposals to win business.
• Monitor divisional and client event budgets, making financial decisions.
• Develop supplier relationships for best service and value.

Skills

Staff Management

Event Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Budget Management

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

TAG provides high‑touch, personalized travel and event management services to the biggest names on the planet, as well as top C‑suite executives and award‑winning productions. Our mission is to alleviate the stress and complexity of travel, and we are committed to uncovering solutions to get our clients where they need to be, feeling ready to take on the world. If you’re looking for a fun, ever‑changing and challenging environment, TAG is the answer. Whether you are a highly experienced professional or this is the first step in your career, our doors are open to everyone with an ambitious attitude, a genuine spirit and teamwork mindset.

Event Director Overview

We are looking for a full‑time (35 hours per week) Event Director who can support our growing Events Department. As the Event Director, you will have a diverse and varied role. You’ll collaborate with our global teams to support company initiatives and uncover innovative solutions, while taking a proactive approach to your day‑to‑day responsibilities.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Staff Management
  • Be responsible for winning and delivering a wide range of global events including creating quality proposals, managing detailed logistics, proactive event planning, on‑site event delivery and financial management
  • Be the first port of call for the Events team to provide advice, guidance, support, mentoring and training
• Event Management & Delivery
  • Ensure all proposals meet company/client requirements and expectations
  • Take the lead on larger complex Events, ensuring all standard event management requirements are fulfilled
• Client Relationships
  • Account manage selected clients to ensure TAG is offering a consistently proactive event management service
  • Generate repeat business from the existing client‑base and actively seek opportunities to gain new clients
• Business Development & Commercial Decision Making
  • Lead the team in the research, writing, design and presentation of quality, creative proposals to meet client requirements and win business
  • Actively seek new clients through networking, client recommendations and cross selling with other TAG divisions
• Events Budget Management
  • Monitor TAG divisional and client event budgets. Make financial commercial decisions in conjunction with the Director of Events.
  • Work with the team to ensure annual targets for TTV, gross profit and EBITDA are met.
• Supplier Management & Relationships
  • Develop strong supplier relationships to ensure TAG receives the best possible service, value for money and event support.

Qualifications

• Education to Degree level or higher in related field or in lieu of education
• Minimum of 5 years event organising experience, managing multiple client accounts
• Extensive knowledge of the event industry and events market
• Proven record of successful complex event management and high client satisfaction
• Demonstrated managerial qualities and understanding of business goals

Experience TAG Perks

• Competitive salary DOE
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance
• Wellness/EAP programme
• Employee discounts
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Service‑based holiday entitlement

We are committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. To express your interest in the role, please send your updated CV/resume and a cover letter to [e-mail].