Event Manager

Live Recruitment; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic events agency in Crawley seeks an Event Manager to lead high-profile global events. Responsibilities include managing complex projects from concept to delivery, building client relationships, and overseeing logistics. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in event management and excellent communication skills. This hybrid position offers opportunities for international travel and working with major brands.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering a wide range of events.
• Experience managing events end-to-end including logistics and on-site delivery.
• Strong supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects from initial brief through to delivery.
• Building strong client relationships and managing communications.
• Overseeing logistics including venue sourcing and travel arrangements.
• Onsite management and delivery of events.

Skills

Event management

Client relationship management

Strong negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Logistics coordination

Job description

Overview

Hybrid working - 3 days West Sussex office, 2 days home - A great opportunity for an experienced Event Manager to join a fast-growing, award-winning events agency creating unforgettable experiences. Are you ready to take charge of global events for some of the world’s biggest brands? If so this is your chance to join a creative, fast-paced, and supportive agency where ideas come to life, careers grow fast, and no two days are ever the same!

• Working across high-profile, global events

• Close knit, supportive team

• Collaborative environment with supportive leadership and a clear vision for the future

• International travel

The Company

This boutique events agency has built a stellar reputation in the MICE world for delivering exceptional live, virtual, and hybrid experiences across the UK and internationally. With clients in pharma, tech, and beyond, their work spans everything from product launches, incentives, and symposiums to award ceremonies and advisory boards.

Their talented in-house team covers creative, production, logistics, and technical delivery, working collaboratively to produce seamless, high-impact events that wow audiences worldwide. As Event Manager within this close-knit, energetic team, you’ll find a culture that values your ideas, supports your growth, and celebrates success together — all while working on big-budget, headline-worthy projects.

The Role

Due to continued success and new client wins, the agency is looking for a confident, passionate Event Manager to take the lead on a variety of exciting global events. You’ll be the driving force from concept to completion, managing complex projects and inspiring clients and colleagues alike. Event Manager responsibilities include:

• Leading projects from initial brief through to flawless delivery — live, virtual, and hybrid.
• Collaborating with creative, production, and technical teams to bring bold ideas to life.
• Building strong client relationships, managing communications, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Managing event budgets and timelines with precision and commercial awareness.
• Overseeing all logistics — including venue sourcing, travel, and accommodation.
• Coordinating suppliers, DMCs, and partners with expert negotiation skills.
• Delegate management and registration
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Staying ahead of industry trends, new technologies, and global destinations
• Onsite management and delivery of events

The Candidate

Candidates must have a proven track record of delivering a wide range of events, ideally within an agency environment, although this is not essential. To be considered for the Event Manager role you should have experience managing events end-to-end, including all logistics, delegate management, registration, and on-site delivery. A strong commercial awareness and strong supplier management skills are essential.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. 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 – LGK15926