Event Executive

Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the South West is seeking an Events Executive to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing client-focused events and supporting business development through high-quality execution. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of event management experience, excellent organizational skills, and a strong commercial mindset. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Three additional days’ paid leave for good causes

Life assurance

Private medical insurance schemes

Progression opportunities with training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ event management experience, ideally in professional services.
• Strong understanding of the South West events landscape.
• Confidence working across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of client-focused events.
• Manage logistics, budgets, and on-site coordination.
• Collaborate with teams to create engaging event content.

Skills

Event management

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Related qualification

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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A specialist HR, Marketing and Business support recruiter with over 12 years experience working in the South West.

Up to £28k DOE | Hybrid working | Exeter or Taunton

Join a highly respected, employee-owned firm recognised nationally as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work. With offices in Exeter and Taunton, this award-winning professional services company is driven by a passion for excellence, people, and community. Certified B Corp and genuinely values-led, they offer meaningful work, fantastic benefits, and a collaborative, supportive culture that makes a real impact.

Role:

As an Events Executive, this is a brilliant opportunity for a commercially minded events professional to join a dynamic Brand Engagement & Customer Experience team. You’ll help shape and deliver high-quality internal and external events that support business development and client engagement.

Responsibilities of the Events Executive: -

• Lead the planning and execution of client-focused events and hospitality from concept to feedback
• Manage event logistics, budgets, venues, suppliers and on-site coordination across Somerset and Devon
• Collaborate with legal and marketing teams to create engaging, strategic event content
• Identify opportunities for new events and represent the company at key external industry functions

Requirements for the Events Executive: -

• Minimum of 2 years’ event management experience, ideally within a professional services environment
• Strong commercial awareness and a keen understanding of the South West events landscape
• Excellent planning, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with confidence working across all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; a related qualification is advantageous

The company likes its team to feel rewarded for a job well done. As well as a competitive salary they offer

• Hybrid Working with regular access to the Exeter or Taunton office
• 25 days’ holiday per year plus Bank holidays and your birthday
• Three additional days’ paid leave to support good causes
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance schemes
• Progression opportunities –including, regular training, qualification options, mentorship, and continued professional development.

If you're ready to make your mark in a values-driven firm where people genuinely come first, this is the role for you. Don’t miss out on this exciting Events Executive opportunity – apply today and take the next step in your events career.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Recruitment Consultant: Charlotte Coke

Ref: 10912

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing

• Industries

  Legal Services

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