Event Director

Live Recruitment; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique events agency in Loughborough seeks an Event Director to join their senior team. The role involves managing a small team and leading respected accounts, focusing on venue finding and client relationships. The agency offers hybrid working, career progression, and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are ambitious and have experience in a similar events role. Diverse applicants are encouraged.

Benefits

Company bonus

Excellent career progression

Bespoke training

Additional earning opportunities (TOIL)

Qualifications

• Experience as an Event Director or similar role in events.
• Ability to manage budgets and oversee cost management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client briefs and manage a small team.
• Lead on the agency's respected accounts.
• Manage external suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Venue finding knowledge

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the Midlands most reputable event agencies – with longstanding clients of over 15 years, a fabulous team and open plan office this could be the perfect role for someone wanting to progress their events career!

• Hybrid working – 4 days in office
• Company bonus
• Excellent career progression
• Longstanding company culture
• Additional earning opportunities (TOIL)

The Company

This independent, boutique events agency pride themselves on delivering perfectly tailored, stand out experiences across the UK and Europe, for a whole host of clients. From conferences and private client events to intimate meetings and elaborate parties they deliver exceptional experiences, with a fully bespoke service each time, with no bias to specific chains or venues meaning each event is unique to the clients needs! With a growing client base and a passionate team there has never been a better time for an Event Director to come on board!

The Role

The agency very rarely recruits, as they have a very low staff churn and an excellent team, however, due to continued growth they are now looking for an Event Director to join their events team. This role will be part of the senior leadership team, overseeing a small team of 2 and leading on the agency’s most respected accounts – you MUST have an understanding and knowledge of venue finding as well as having excellent relationship skills!

• Being part of the client brief
• Excellent venue finding knowledge
• Working closely with the internal team
• Briefing and managing external suppliers and stakeholders
• Managing & communication with DMC's
• Adhering to health and safety regulations
• Managing budgets and overseeing cost management
• On‑site project management, including overseeing stand installation and break down

The Candidate

Candidates should ideally be working in a similar role as an Event Director for either an events company. Candidates from other project management backgrounds such as charities, associations and conference organisers may also be considered. Most importantly we are looking for an ambitious Event Manager with a willingness to learn and develop within this fantastic organisation!

In return they offer fantastic career progression, company wide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member and above all the chance to join a first‑rate agency where career progression abounds.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well‑being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: MBP16175