Event Manager

AJ Chambers ®; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Chambers are assisting a top International Law Firm with the hire of a New Events Manager. The role leads the planning, delivery and evaluation of a firm-wide events programme, supporting Business Development teams and fee earners.

The successful candidate will manage a small events team, oversee UK and international events, and work with Marketing and BD teams on conferences, client dinners, webinars and partnerships. Core hours and on-site work three days per week in London.

Qualifications

• Proven event management experience, including planning, budgeting, delivery and reporting.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Experience delivering events within a professional services environment.
• Excellent project management, communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an annual events strategy aligned with business and client development goals.
• Lead the planning and execution of high-profile and complex events, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Manage event communications, invitations, attendee engagement, and post-event follow-up.
• Oversee event budgets, supplier relationships, payments, and cost control.
• Use CRM and email marketing systems (InterAction and Vuture) to manage invitations, attendee data, and reporting.
• Measure event effectiveness through attendance, engagement, ROI, and feedback analysis.
• Maintain event records, calendars, best-practice guidelines, and filing systems.
• Collaborate with Marketing and BD teams globally and support webinars and podcast.
• Manage conference attendance, hospitality activities, and external partnerships.
• Mentor and manage two Events Executives and one Events Assistant.
• Stay informed on industry trends, event technology, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Event management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

InterAction

Vuture

Job description

AJ Chambers are assisting a top International Law Firm with the hire of a New Events Manager.

The Events Manager leads the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a firm-wide events programme, supporting Business Development teams and fee earners. The role manages a team of three and oversees a diverse calendar of UK and international events, including conferences, seminars, webinars, client dinners, hospitality events, and partner conferences

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an annual events strategy aligned with business and client development goals
• Lead the planning and execution of high-profile and complex events, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high standard
• Manage event communications, invitations, attendee engagement, and post-event follow-up
• Oversee event budgets, supplier relationships, payments, and cost control
• Use CRM and email marketing systems (InterAction and Vuture) to manage invitations, attendee data, and reporting
• Measure event effectiveness through attendance, engagement, ROI, and feedback analysis
• Maintain event records, calendars, best-practice guidelines, and filing systems
• Collaborate with Marketing and BD teams globally and support webinars and podcast
• Manage conference attendance, hospitality activities, and external partnerships
• Mentor and manage two Events Executives and one Events Assistant
• Stay informed on industry trends, event technology, and best practices

Skills & Experience

• Proven event management experience, including planning, budgeting, delivery, reporting, and on-site management
• Strong team leadership and people management skills
• Experience delivering events within a professional services environment
• Excellent project management, communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills

Working Pattern

• Core hours: 9:30am–5:30pm, with flexibility required for out-of-hours events
• Office-based 3 days per week, aligned with the events schedule