Event Executive

Sadler's Wells; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday

Time off in lieu

Complementary tickets and discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sadler’s Wells in London invites applications for an Events Executive to manage the hire of our spaces in this on-site role, joining the Catering & Events team as we have opened our new venue, Sadler’s Wells East last year.

You will bring proven experience in event sales and management, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure to deliver outstanding client experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in event sales and management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Skills

Event sales

Event management

Negotiation

Communication

Pressure handling

Job description

Sadler's Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all.

We are looking for a passionate results-focused Events Executive to manage the hire of our spaces in this on-site role.

At Sadler’s Wells everyone is welcome.

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in event sales and management
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

We’re a supportive and hardworking team, working on a broad variety of projects.

This is an exciting time to join the Catering & Events team as we have opened our new venue; Sadler’s Wells East last year.

Sadler’s Wells benefits include:

• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy
• Complementary tickets and discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see the following link: https://sadl.rs/4cGcgB7

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Wednesday 23 September 2026. Interviews will take place on Thursday 1 October 2026.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on [e-mail].

For a list of all our current opportunities, please go to the Sadler’s Wells website sadlerswells.com/vacancies. Please note that if you have not already done so, you will be required to register an account with us when you first apply for one of our opportunities.