Event Manager

William Reed Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Long service holiday – extra days

Christmas office closure

Holiday purchase scheme

MeDay

Volunteering day

Hybrid and agile working

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Family-friendly policies

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Virtual GP service

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car scheme

Job summary

William Reed Ltd. is seeking an Events Manager to lead high-quality events across hospitality and manufacturing sectors in the Gatwick area.

You will own conferences, awards, roundtables and networking events, driving experience for industry leaders and decision-makers. You’ll manage end-to-end delivery—from planning to on-site execution and post-event analysis—while partnering with sponsors, venues and internal stakeholders to maximise impact and brand outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning and delivering corporate events end-to-end.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management to ensure seamless events.
• Ability to manage event budgets and post-event reporting.
• Willingness to travel within the UK as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of events from initial planning to on-site delivery and post-event wrap-up.
• Create detailed project plans and critical paths to meet timelines.
• Oversee budgets, supplier relationships and venue sourcing to deliver commercially effective events.
• Coordinate logistics including speakers, entertainment, catering, AV and technical production.
• Build relationships with sponsors, venues, internal teams and external partners.
• Lead on-site event delivery, troubleshoot issues and ensure high standards.
• Collaborate across the business to support audience engagement and brand objectives.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Vendor and stakeholder management

On-site delivery

Project planning & coordination

Travel within the UK

Job description

DescriptionAs an Events Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality events across our hospitality and manufacturing sectors, creating experiences that bring together industry leaders, customers and decision-makers. Taking ownership of a portfolio of conferences, awards, roundtables and networking events, you'll help ensure every event is delivered seamlessly and contributes to the success of our brands and communities.

Department: Event Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Gatwick

DescriptionAs an Events Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality events across our hospitality and manufacturing sectors, creating experiences that bring together industry leaders, customers and decision-makers. Taking ownership of a portfolio of conferences, awards, roundtables and networking events, you'll help ensure every event is delivered seamlessly and contributes to the success of our brands and communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of events from initial planning through to on-site delivery and post-event completion
• Creating and managing detailed project plans and critical paths to ensure successful delivery against agreed timelines
• Managing event budgets, supplier relationships and venue sourcing to deliver commercially effective events
• Coordinating event logistics, including speakers, entertainment, catering, audio-visual requirements and technical production
• Building strong relationships with sponsors, venues, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless event experience
• Leading on-site event delivery, troubleshooting issues and ensuring events are executed to a high standard
• Collaborating with colleagues across the business to support audience engagement, event performance and brand objectives

What You’ll Need

• Experience managing events from planning through to delivery, ideally within a corporate, B2B or commercial events environment
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Confidence managing suppliers, venues and stakeholders, building positive relationships throughout the event lifecycle
• Experience managing budgets and understanding the commercial impact of event decisions
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to remain calm and adapt when plans change
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business
• Willingness to travel within the UK and attend events as required

Benefits & Initiatives

• Generous annual leave –25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employees
• Long service holiday reward – Receive an extra day's annual leave for each year of service after six years, up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time colleagues
• Christmas office closure – Enjoy additional paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year's Day to cover discretionary office closure days
• Holiday purchase scheme – Buy up to three additional days' annual leave each year and spread the cost over up to six months
• MeDay – Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to you
• Volunteering day – One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heart
• Hybrid and agile working – Flexible ways of working to help you balance work and life commitments (role dependent)
• Enhanced pension contributions – Benefit from employer pension contributions above the statutory minimum
• Life assurance – Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Group Income Protection – Financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life events
• Health and wellbeing support, including:
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Virtual GP service
  • Health and wellbeing resources and tools
• Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Supported by employee-led networks, with a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer
• Cycle to Work scheme – Save money and support a healthier commute
• Electric Car scheme – Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle