Event Manager

William Reed; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Long service holiday

Christmas office closure

Holiday purchase scheme

MeDay

Volunteering day

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Family-friendly policies

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Virtual GP service

Health & wellbeing resources

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

William Reed is seeking an experienced Events Manager to deliver high-profile conferences, awards and networking events for retailers, brands, suppliers and industry leaders. You’ll own a portfolio from concept through to on-site delivery and post-event evaluation, crafting memorable experiences that strengthen our brands and connect communities.

Based in London or Brighton with some travel between sites, you’ll manage detailed project plans, budgets and supplier relationships, coordinate

Qualifications

• Experience managing events from planning through to delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating conferences, awards or stakeholder-led events.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management with clients, sponsors, venues and colleagues.
• Proactive and hands-on approach to event delivery both onsite and behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of conferences, awards and networking events from planning to on-site delivery.
• Create and manage detailed project plans and critical paths.
• Manage event budgets, supplier relationships and venue sourcing.
• Coordinate event logistics, including speakers, sponsors, catering, AV and production.
• Build relationships with sponsors, venues, suppliers and internal teams.
• Take ownership of on-site delivery and resolve issues to high standards.

Job description

As an Events Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-profile events that bring together retailers, brands, suppliers and industry leaders from across the retail sector. Taking ownership of a portfolio of conferences, awards and networking events, you'll create exceptional experiences that strengthen our brands, connect our communities and deliver value for customers and stakeholders.

Working across some of the UK's leading retail brands, you'll take ownership of event delivery from concept through to completion, helping to shape memorable experiences while contributing to the continued growth and success of our events portfolio.

This position can be based in either our London or Brighton office, with flexibility to travel between sites.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of conferences, awards and networking 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 successful events
• Coordinating event logistics, including speakers, sponsors, catering, audio-visual requirements and technical production
• Building strong relationships with sponsors, venues, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless event experience
• Taking ownership of on-site event delivery, proactively resolving issues and ensuring events are executed to a high standard

What You'll Need

• Experience managing events from planning through to delivery, ideally within a corporate, B2B, agency or commercial events environment
• Confidence taking ownership of events and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience coordinating conferences, awards or other stakeholder-led events, including sponsor and speaker management
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working with clients, sponsors, suppliers, venues and colleagues across the business
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and willingness to be at the heart of event delivery, both onsite and behind the scenes

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