Event Manager

air-recruitment; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative brand experience agency in Welwyn Garden City is seeking an experienced Event Manager. You will manage high-profile campaigns for global brands, serving as the main contact between clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years in Event Management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects. This position offers up to £35K, with flexible on-site work hours.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar Event Management role.
• Experience working in an agency or FMCG/Retail client environment.
• Strong stakeholder relationship building skills.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact between the client and suppliers.
• Plan and manage multiple events from start to finish.
• Build strong relationships with Client Head Office contacts.
• Plan and manage campaign budgets.
• Lead day-to-day management of suppliers' deliverables.

Skills

Event planning

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Event Manager – Welwyn Garden City – Up to £35K

We’re looking for an Event Manager to join this amazing creative brand experience agency, working on high‑profile campaigns for global brands for a major FMCG client based in Welwyn Garden City. You'll be the key link between the client and suppliers; helping make everything run smoothly from planning to execution. The role also includes some office administration duties.

Trusted by some of the world's most successful brands, this agency specialises in crafting insight‑driven, relevant, engaging, and measurable campaigns that deliver results at home, in‑store, out‑of‑home, and online.

This role will be based in the Welwyn office but you will also spend 3/4 days a week at the client's Head Office (also in Welwyn).

Key Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact between the client and client suppliers ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
• Plan and manage multiple events from start to finish, making sure they meet client approval processes / ways of working and Health & Safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with Client Head Office contacts, suppliers and internal teams such as Creative, Talent, Warehouse, and Field Support.
• Plan and manage campaign budgets, ensuring timescales and budgets are met on all campaigns.
• Lead on the day‑to‑day management of suppliers' deliverables and ensure successful closure of any issues.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least two years of experience in a similar Event Management role; can demonstrate delivery of high levels of client service, ensuring client satisfaction and commercial success.
• Experience working in an agency or FMCG/Retail client environment.
• Strong stakeholder relationship building skills, inspires trust and confidence and can provide a credible and valuable point of view.
• Excellent communication and time‑management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise conflicting deadlines and work across multiple fast‑moving projects.
• UK driving licence and use of a car to travel to client sites.
• Flexibility to work on site between 7am and 4pm 3/4 days a week.

If you’re an Event Manager who loves big campaigns, please get in touch quoting reference AP1159.