Event Manager - UK

Games Workshop Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in the UK is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the delivery of exceptional Warhammer events. In this role, you will coordinate several major events, manage budgets, and build valuable partnerships with vendors. A strong passion for the Warhammer community is essential, alongside exceptional organisational skills and the ability to inspire a team. You will receive substantial benefits, including 33 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%

Profit share bonus

Employee discounts ranging from 25% to 50%

Qualifications

• Passion for the Warhammer community.
• Strong organisational skills and resilience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver seven major Warhammer events throughout the year.
• Forge partnerships with venues and vendors.
• Manage event budgets and sales targets.
• Inspire and guide event staff in planning and execution.
• Track event performance for continuous improvements.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Games Workshop is looking for an experienced Events Manager to take the lead in delivering spectacular Warhammer events across the UK and Europe. This is an exciting role, where you will have the opportunity to deliver events that showcase the best of Warhammer, while playing a key role in shaping the future of our events in this region.

Responsibilities

As the Events Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering seven major events throughout the year that leave a positive lasting impression on our fans. You'll work closely with the Global Head of Events, Senior Event Manager, Senior Organised Play Manager and Global Events team, managing both Games Workshop led events and supporting independent Warhammer events, such as conventions and tournaments. Your ability to negotiate lasting agreements and foster valuable partnerships with host venues and vendors will be key to ensuring we achieve on‑budget, on‑time success. At the same time, your focus on hitting sales targets, managing budgets and creating exceptional experiences for everyone you interact with will be essential to your success.

The ideal person will be truly passionate about the Warhammer community, can keep smiling amidst the chaos, while playing a vital role in both attracting new fans and nurturing the loyalty of our existing ones. Your driven and organised approach will ensure that every detail from ticket sales to event performance runs smoothly no matter what challenges arise.

Management will be a key aspect of your role, as you inspire and guide both full and part‑time event staff through each stage of planning and execution. We want you to build an environment of honesty and collaboration to allow your teams to thrive.

You have strong data skills as you need to track event performance, learn from each experience and make continuous improvements to events.

If you are organised, resilient and excited about making our events even better, apply now!

Core Values

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.

Location

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

Benefits

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let's not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!