Event Director

BCD Travel; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Event Director to lead high-profile events in the financial services sector. This role involves strategic event planning, project management, and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex events, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality execution. You will thrive in a dynamic environment that encourages creativity and innovation, while also having the opportunity to grow within a supportive and flexible workplace. If you are passionate about event management and ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Room to Grow

Employee Recognition Program

Comprehensive Healthcare

Retirement Plans

Travel and Hotel Discounts

Volunteer Opportunities

Continued Education Support

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end event delivery experience managing high complexity events.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction on events and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Project manage high complexity events from inception to execution.

Skills

Event Management

Project Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Budget Management

Negotiation Skills

Creative Concept Development

VIP Event Handling

Multi-Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual Meeting Platforms

Event Mobile Apps

Job description

Event Director

Date: Mar 28, 2025

Location: UK, London, Virtual, EUROPE

Company: BCD

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

Due to increased business levels, we are looking for an Event Director to join one of our client dedicated teams supporting our client in the financial investment & financial services sector. You will be experienced in execution of end-to-end meetings and events worldwide to include creative concept proposals, sourcing, negotiating, contracting, planning, attendee management, onsite execution and reconciliation, these meetings and events are complex in nature and require high touch and outstanding customer service.

As an Event Director, you will:

• Provide strategic direction on events to include experience design, activation concepts and amplification plans
• Collaborate with key business stakeholders as a thought partner in translating Event briefs and regional or global priorities into strategic creative concepts to support the narrative
• Project manage high complexity events across a variety of formats (in-person, virtual and hybrid) infusing customized, out of the box ideas and solutions
• Consistently apply and demonstrate our expertise to our clients
• Drive project management for key priority events from inception to execution with support teams including budget ownership, management and reconciliation
• Communication – listening, written and verbal - able to interpret our client’s objectives to be delivered into all aspects of their event
• Ability to instil confidence in your clients that we are experts in our field
• Experience of handling VIP, delivering events for Executive Level and C-Suite events in the financial / media / technology industry
• Proven end to end UK and overseas event delivery experience managing high complexity events across a variety of formats
• Proven meeting technology and delegate registration knowledge and expertise
• Excellent attention to detail and budgeting management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Ability to react, think on your feet, offer solutions, work on multiple projects and timelines at once
• Ability to travel regularly in the UK and Overseas

You might also have:

• Experience of working in a client corporate environment
• Virtual meeting platform and event mobile app experience

You should know:

• Role is UK Hybrid based , with 1-2 days per week in the clients London office
• You must have the ability to travel within the UK and Overseas
• You must have the right to work in the UK

How to apply:

Click apply now to be considered

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.