Event Manager - London

Sports Travel Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly team outings

International exposure

Job summary

Golf Traveller is seeking an experienced Event Manager to shape how we bring people together, from intimate partner activations to large‑scale international programmes for discerning travellers. Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, you will deliver events across four streams with on‑site leadership, travel, and post‑event reporting.

This hands‑on role requires regular international travel, evenings/weekends around live events, and strong budgeting with a focus on guest experience

Qualifications

• Experience delivering international events and managing supplier networks within luxury travel, hospitality or corporate events.
• Experience managing budgets with strong financial accuracy.
• End‑to‑end event management from planning through on‑ground delivery and post‑event reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product during design and build of event programmes, with an operational planning lens.
• Own delivery of assigned international events and bespoke travel programmes from handover to departure.
• Deliver partner events and sales activations, including golf days at ILTM and similar events.
• Manage attendee lists, invitations, on‑site materials, branding and photography in collaboration with suppliers.

Skills

Event logistics

Budget management

End‑to‑end delivery

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Guest hosting

Luxury travel knowledge

CRM systems

International travel

Autonomy

Tools

CRM systems

Event management software

Budgeting software

Job description

At Golf Traveller, we are redefining how golf travel is experienced. We craft extraordinary golf travel experiences for the world's most discerning golfers — from elite private clubs and high-net-worth individuals to luxury travel advisors and corporate partners. With offices in London, St Andrews, Ireland, USA, and Singapore, we're redefining what luxury golf travel means.

Our values aren't just words on a wall — they're the foundation of how we work:

Excellence | Passion | Integrity | Ambition | Innovation | Authenticity

About the opportunity

About the Opportunity: Event Manager

We're looking for an experienced Event Manager to shape how Golf Traveller brings people together, from intimate partner activations to large-scale international programmes for the world's most discerning travellers.Reporting to our Executive Director of Operations, you'll turn ambitious ideas into flawless, memorable moments on the ground, working within our Fulfilment vertical and touching every one of our four business streams along the way.

You'll deliver numerous events throughout the year, with a remit spanning four distinct event types:

Partner events: golf days at industry gatherings such as ILTM, and activations that support audience engagement and brand activation. You'll often work closely with our Sales and Marketing teams to bring these to life.

Bespoke group travel programmes: large, multi-night international travel experiences for our discerning guests.

Internal events: company retreats, invitational events and internal get-togethers.

Major global golf events: leading the delivery at events such as The Open Championship and The Ryder Cup, including guest hospitality, partner programmes and on-site delivery.

You will start by supporting the Product team as they design and build world-class event programmes, then work closely with our Fulfilment team (Operations and Guest Experience) to lead delivery through to the guest's departure, closing each programme with a post-event report.

This is a hands on event delivery role, not a purely desk-based planning position. While there will be structured planning and office-based coordination, the role also requires regular international travel, evening and weekend work around live events, and calm decision-making during delivery periods.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Design Support: Partner with the Product team during the design and build phase of event programmes, bringing an operational lens to itinerary and logistics planning before handover.

End‑to‑End Event Delivery: Own the delivery of assigned international events and bespoke group travel programmes from handover through to guest departure, working closely with Operations and Guest Experience.

Partner & Sales Event Execution: Deliver partner events and sales activations — including golf days at industry events such as ILTM, that support audience engagement and brand positioning.

Event Logistics & On‑Site Materials: Own attendee administration and on-ground materials for partner and sales events — from invite lists and event communications to printed collateral, partner branding and photography — liaising with agencies and suppliers as needed.

Internal Event Planning: Plan and deliver internal events — including company retreats, invitational events and staff get-togethers, in close collaboration with our Product and Management teams.

Live Budget Management: Take ownership of the staffing and guest gifting budget for each event sold in advance, keeping a close eye on spend so delivery stays true to the budget at point of sale.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Build and manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure every itinerary element meets our quality and exclusivity standards.

Cross-Functional Alignment: Work seamlessly across Product, Operations and Guest Experience to ensure a consistent, high-end guest experience across our four business streams.

Crisis Management: Handle unexpected changes or emergencies calmly and proactively, minimising disruption during live events.

Post-Event Reporting: Close out each programme with a clear post-event report, capturing what worked and what to improve next time.

Location: London office-based, with regular international travel required for event delivery.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, with flexibility required around live event delivery, including evenings, weekends, travel days and peak event periods.

Reports to: Executive Director of Operations, with further operational support from the Management Associate.

What you can expect

What You Can Expect

A base salary of £40,000 — £45,000, dependent on experience.

Quarterly team outings and gatherings.

Exposure to international business in a fast growing company.

If you have the following attributes, we want to hear from you

About You

The successful candidate will be comfortable being on the ground with guests, suppliers and internal teams, taking ownership when plans change, solving problems quickly and protecting the guest experience while staying commercially disciplined. This role will suit someone who enjoys premium live delivery, has high personal standards and is energised by the pace and unpredictability that come with luxury travel and major golf events.

Attributes and Qualifications:

Experience managing international event logistics and supplier networks, ideally within luxury travel, hospitality or corporate events.

Experience managing budgets with strong financial accuracy.

End-to-end event management skills, from initial planning through to on-ground delivery and post-event reporting.

Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management, with the ability to work across Product, Operations and Guest Experience teams.

High-pressure problem solving and crisis management, with a calm, proactive approach to unexpected changes.

Exceptional, luxury-standard guest hosting and interaction skills.

Familiarity with luxury travel platforms, CRM systems and operational tools.

Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis and work flexibly around live event schedules.

A high degree of autonomy and initiative, able to take ownership of an event once it’s handed over and run with it, without needing close oversight.

Self-motivated and ambitious, with a genuine can-do attitude and a team-oriented approach.

A comprehensive understanding of the golf industry and its language is a significant advantage.

*Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK and IDLR status.