Event Manager

Live Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic events agency in London is seeking an Event Manager to deliver bespoke events across the UK and internationally. The role involves managing client communications, sourcing venues, and creating tailored proposals while ensuring events are impactful and memorable. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in event management and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a hybrid work model and exciting growth opportunities within a creative environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Office closure between Christmas & New Year

Early finish on Fridays during July & August

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in an event agency.
• In-depth knowledge of venues and suppliers in London and Europe.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a range of events including incentives and corporate events.
• Manage client communications and relationships.
• Source venues and negotiate with suppliers.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Budget management

Creative proposal crafting

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Event Manager- Full Time - £40,000

Hybrid working - 1 day per week in Central London - Agency

Are you a dynamic Events Manager with a passion for delivering high-end, bespoke events across the UK and internationally? This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative agency known for producing unforgettable experiences - from global incentive programmes and corporate conferences to product launches and one-off private events.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with tenure
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Office closure between Christmas & New Year
• Summer Hours - early finish on Fridays during July & August
• Hybrid working and flexible hours

THE COMPANY

This innovative and fast-paced agency delivers events that leave a lasting impact. With a strong portfolio across live, virtual, and hybrid formats, they offer end-to-end services including creative concepts, venue sourcing, logistics, content production, and on-site execution. The team prides itself on staying ahead of trends, always looking for new venues, restaurants, and destinations to keep their offerings fresh and original.

With an ethos built on collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail, this is the perfect environment for an Events Manager who is commercially savvy, curious, and thrives on producing show-stopping moments for clients.

THE ROLE

You'll support the Events Director in shaping bespoke proposals for new and existing clients, as well as owning and delivering your own events across the year. From briefing through to post-event reconciliation, you'll be responsible for making every event impactful, smooth, and memorable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking full ownership of a wide range of events (incentives, corporate events, conferences, and more)
• Managing client communications and developing strong relationships
• Sourcing venues and suppliers in the UK and Europe
• Creating tailored, creative proposals
• Negotiating with suppliers (AV, catering, production etc.)
• Managing budgets from creation to reconciliation
• Leading international and virtual event delivery onsite
• Staying ahead of trends, keeping your knowledge of venues and destinations current
• Supporting the Events Director with administrative tasks
• Helping to maximise revenue across projects

THE CANDIDATE

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Events Manager with excellent client-facing skills and the drive to go above and beyond. You should enjoy working in a high-energy environment, always looking for new ideas and ways to elevate the guest experience.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring3 to 5 years of experience working within an event agency, with a strong understanding of what it takes to deliver seamless, high-impact events. You’ll havein-depth knowledge of venues, suppliers, and destinations, particularly inLondon and across Europe, allowing you to pull together standout proposals and execute with precision.

A naturally strategic thinker, you’ll be confident tackling challenges and offering smart, creative solutions. Yourbudget management skills will be second to none, and you’ll be just as comfortablecrafting detailed proposalsas you are presenting them to clients with clarity and flair.

You’ll need to be proficient acrossMicrosoft Office, especiallyPowerPoint and Excel, and able tojuggle competing priorities independentlyin a fast-paced environment. Acommercial mindsetand acreative edgewill go hand in hand, helping you deliver not only memorable experiences but also real value for clients.

This role involves regulartravel both in the UK and internationally, so flexibility and a sense of adventure are key. And if you speak another language or can ski? That’s a definite bonus – because this is the kind of role where that really does come in handy.

If you're looking for your next role as an Events Manager in an agency that values innovation, collaboration, and quality, this could be your perfect next step.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

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.

Job Reference - MR15140