Event Manager

TAG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management firm in the City of London seeks a dedicated Event Manager to support its growing Events Department. This full-time role involves managing a variety of large and mid-size events, developing strong client relationships, and making commercial decisions to enhance profitability. Ideal candidates will have extensive event management experience and a degree in a related field. The position offers competitive salary and excellent perks including private medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Private medical and dental insurance

Wellness/EAP programme

Employee discounts

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Service-based holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Extensive event management and event agency experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the event industry.
• Proven record of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and mid-size events autonomously and simultaneously.
• Develop and sustain strong client relationships.
• Negotiate the best rates from suppliers.

Skills

Event management

Client relationships

Commercial decision-making

Supplier management

Travel management

Financial management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in a 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 Manager Overview

We are looking for a full‑time (35 hours per week) Event Manager who can support our growing Events Department. As the Event Manager, 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

• Event Management & Procedures
  • Follow all event procedures to manage a variety of large and mid‑size events autonomously and simultaneously with a personalised and individual approach to each client.
  • Manage the onsite delivery of a wide range of events, dealing with late changes and challenges in a calm and professional manner.
• Client Relationships & Business Development
  • Develop and sustain strong client relationships by proactively offering and delivering consistently high service levels.
• Commercial Decision Making
  • Make good commercial decisions in all aspects of responsibility.
• Supplier Management & Relationships
  • Negotiate the best rates from suppliers and actively seek to maximise savings, reduce client expenditure and increase company profitability.
• Travel Management & Delegate Registration
  • Manage the components of flight management and delegate registration platform for an event.
• Financial Management
  • Manage all associated costs for an event and, where responsible, for elements of larger events including supplier costs, commissions, margins and foreign exchange.

Qualifications

• Education to degree level or higher in a related field or in lieu of education.
• Extensive event management and event agency experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the event industry.
• Successful event management with high client satisfaction.
• Proven record of working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office Suite and fast‑learner of other software packages.

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 UK‑Recruitment@tag‑group.com.

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