Event Manager (Awards)

Haymarket Media Group; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media industry is seeking an Events Manager for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing large-scale B2B events and awards with responsibilities in project oversight, budgeting, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in event management, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to drive revenue growth. Join Haymarket and be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality and sustainable events.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Health schemes

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in large-scale awards and/or B2B events.
• Understanding of budget management and P&L oversight.
• Excellent written and spoken English with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines and marketing plans as a project lead.
• Negotiate confidently with suppliers and confirm costs.
• Attend events to ensure delivery meets Haymarket standards.

Skills

Event marketing strategies

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Negotiating skills

Health & Safety procedures

Education

Degree in Hospitality/Event Management

Tools

Evessio or similar awards management software

Job description

Contract: 9-month Fixed-Term Contract with the potential to extend (maternity cover)

Start: August 2025

Salary: £37,500 (Depending on Experience)

Haymarket is a successful international specialist media company with over 60 market-leading brands. The Awards & Forums team is responsible for delivering over 50 annual B2B events, including awards ceremonies, forums, and networking events.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Events Manager to deliver 5-6 events varying in size, complexity, calendar positioning, and budget. The ability to multi-task and run events concurrently is essential.

Responsibilities

1. Project Oversight: Manage project timelines and marketing plans; act as the project lead in decision-making across the portfolio.
2. Budget Management: Manage P&L across the portfolio, striving to meet financial targets.
3. Achieving Revenue Targets: Oversee call for entries and ticket sales to meet financial and volume targets.
4. Venue/Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate confidently with suppliers and confirm costs within the budget.
5. Event Attendance: Attend events to ensure delivery meets Haymarket standards.
6. Stakeholder Management: Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including venues, suppliers, judges, and speakers.
7. Sustainability: Drive continual improvement in event sustainability and ensure adherence to SEMS processes.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria

Essential:

• 3+ years experience in large-scale awards and/or B2B events.
• Understanding of budget management and P&L oversight.
• Knowledge of event marketing strategies and best practices.
• Established relationships with key suppliers in the events industry.
• Experience in venue management and health & safety procedures.
• Ability to drive revenue growth and deliver successful events.
• Excellent written and spoken English with keen attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Degree in Hospitality/Event Management or relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of Evessio or similar awards management software.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Please indicate if you have a disability when applying. For reasonable adjustments during recruitment, contact us at [e-mail].

Why work with us?

Haymarket values its people and aims to shape a better future with remarkable content. Our benefits include 25 days holiday (plus increase with service), flexible working, health schemes, and more. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our blended working model involves spending 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, providing all candidates with equal opportunity to succeed.

Join us and experience why Haymarket is a rewarding and exciting place to work.