Event Manager - Agency - (Fixed term Contract)

Live Recruitment; Hove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media and events organization is seeking an experienced Event Manager to oversee international B2B summits. This fixed-term role requires logistical planning, stakeholder management, and onsite execution. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, experience in event delivery, and a willingness to travel internationally. This opportunity is office-based in Brighton, offering a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

One MeDay per year

Volunteer day annually

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end event delivery.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tasks and events are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Oversee logistics and operations of each event.
• Run events on the day and manage the onsite team.
• Collaborate with event assistants on administrative tasks.
• Research and contract new venues and suppliers.
• Liaise with speakers to ensure engagement during the event.
• Support business development with client liaison.

Skills

Event management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Cvent or Swapcard experience

Additional languages (Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin)

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Event Manager ready to take ownership of international business summits that drive innovation across food, agriculture, and sustainability?

This is an exciting fixed-term contract opportunity (December‑March) to join a global media and events group delivering purpose‑led conferences across major international markets.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with tenure
• One MeDay per year to celebrate a birthday or cultural event
• One paid volunteer day annually
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Healthcare cash plan, virtual GP access & mental health resources
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes
• Inclusive, people‑first culture with strong support for growth and well‑being

This role is office‑based 5 days per week in Brighton, with international travel required for event delivery.

The Company

You’ll be joining a leading global media and events organisation providing content, community, and commercial insights across sectors including agribusiness, food processing, hospitality, and retail.

Operating across hubs in Gatwick, Brighton, London, Montpellier, Singapore, and Chicago, the company delivers world‑class business summits in locations such as San Francisco, Dallas, London, Amsterdam, São Paulo, and Singapore.

Their Brighton‑based events team leads the full planning and delivery of these global conferences, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and industry collaboration. They are now seeking an experienced and passionate Event Manager to support the team during this peak period.

The Role

As Event Manager, you will take responsibility for the end‑to‑end delivery of international B2B summits. This fixed‑term role involves logistical planning, stakeholder management, budgeting, onsite execution, and post‑event reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring tasks, projects and events are delivered on time, in line with budgets and to a high standard.
• Overseeing the logistics and operations of each event, from venue & AV liaison, hotel room blocks, floorplans, catering, exhibition planning and team travel & accommodation.
• Running events on the day and overseeing the onsite team, including set‑up, registration, managing delegate queries, venue liaison and AV liaison.
• Collaborating with event assistants daily on administrative tasks, as well as speaker and stakeholder communications to ensure seamless delivery.
• Researching, shortlisting, negotiating and contracting new venues, AV companies, internal and external suppliers for upcoming summits.
• Liaising with speakers, making sure they are fully briefed and engaged during the event lifecycle, gathering photos, biographies and presentations, and setting up preparatory calls with session moderators.
• Supporting the business development team with client liaison and fulfilment of contract deliverables.
• Coordinating with the marketing team to plan, contract and deliver digital and printed branding.
• Overseeing the networking event platform and keeping it up to date in the run up to and during the summit.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end event delivery.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Cvent or Swapcard (desirable).
• Additional languages such as Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, or Mandarin (an advantage).
• Willingness to travel internationally and work flexibly around event schedules.

This fixed‑term position offers the chance to join a talented team and gain hands‑on experience delivering major global summits.