Event Manager – UK

Games Workshop Group PLC; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK seeks an experienced Events Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of major Warhammer events across the UK and Europe. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure successful events that engage the community and drive loyalty among fans. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong leadership, negotiation skills, and a passion for the Warhammer community, ensuring that every aspect from ticket sales to execution is handled efficiently. The position requires international travel and offers competitive benefits including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%

Profit share bonus based on company performance

Staff discount of 25% to 50% on products

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and delivering large-scale events.
• Strong passion for the Warhammer community.
• Ability to foster partnerships with venues and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute seven major Warhammer events annually.
• Manage budgets, sales targets, and event performance.
• Inspire and guide event staff through planning and execution.

Skills

Event management

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Budget management

Job description

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.

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!

Working at Games Workshop

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.

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

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!

Other Essential Information

Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight, UK time, on Wednesday 21st January 2026.

Location: This is a remote based position from the UK.

Travel: This role requires International travel to attend and support 7+ events per year. Each event may involve a stay of approximately 5-6 days.

How to Apply

To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.

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