Event Manager – 50 Best

The William Reed Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international brand is seeking a highly organised Event Manager to join their team in Gatwick. You will be responsible for planning and executing exceptional events that reflect luxury standards. The ideal candidate will have proven event management experience, strong organisational skills, and a creative eye for detail. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Cultural celebration day

Volunteer day

Hybrid working opportunity

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance Scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event management within luxury or hospitality sectors.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Creative eye for detail with a passion for brand experiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage a range of events from concept to delivery.
• Work closely with various teams to meet event objectives.
• Oversee event timelines, supplier contracts, and reporting.

Skills

Event management

Organisational skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

The 50 Best brand is the leading authority in global gastronomy, international drinks and premium travel space, showcasing worldwide trends and highlighting great restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards around the world.

For more than 20 years, 50 Best has provided unrivalled guidance through its lists and events to gourmets, cocktail lovers and discerning travellers, inspiring consumers to discover and explore diverse establishments, cultures and destinations. The organisation remains steadfast in its commitment to unveiling up-and-coming chefs, bartenders and hoteliers, exploring trends, and highlighting the subtlety and complexity of various cuisines and drinks cultures from around the world.

Its portfolio includes The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, The World’s 50 Best Bars and their regional lists, as well as The World’s 50 Best Hotels, The World’s 50 Best Vineyards and the 50 Best Discovery platform.

We have offices in Gatwick, Brighton and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our Gatwick offices and to work remotely for the rest of the week.

Position

Position: Full time – permanent

Location: Gatwick / Hybrid

We are looking for a highly organised and creative Event Manager to join our in-house team. Working at the heart of an international luxury brand in food, drink and travel, you will be responsible for planning and delivering exceptional events that showcase our brand values and delight our global audiences.

This role requires a balance of operational excellence and creative flair, ensuring each event is meticulously planned, flawlessly executed, and reflective of the luxury standards our brand is known for. From intimate receptions and exclusive dinners to large-scale award ceremonies and thought‑leadership conferences, you will bring our brand to life through truly unforgettable experiences.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and managing a broad range of events within a week long event programme (B2C and B2B), from concept through to on‑site delivery
• Working closely with Content, Marketing, Partnerships and PR teams to ensure objectives are met
• Overseeing event, timelines, supplier contracts and reporting
• Leading on venue sourcing, supplier negotiation, and production management, ensuring high‑quality delivery in line with brand standards
• Curating guest journeys and experiences that reflect our luxury positioning, including hospitality, entertainment, and design elements
• Supervising on‑site event operations, ensuring smooth execution and best‑in‑class brand presentation
• Coordinating international events and activations, adapting plans to local markets while maintaining brand consistency
• Monitoring event performance, capturing feedback and providing post‑event evaluation to inform future planning

Requirements

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in event management (ideally within luxury, lifestyle, or hospitality sectors)
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across different time zones
• Creative eye for detail and a passion for curating memorable brand experiences
• Excelling communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging with VIPs, senior executives, and external partners
• A willingness to travel internationally

Other information

Company Benefits and Initiatives Include:

• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays – increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our “MeDay”.
• A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.
• Opportunity for hybrid working
• Contributory Pension
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave pay entitlements
• Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme, Virtual GP service and Access to health & wellbeing resources and tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for us:

We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.

We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics.

If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.