Event Planner

Compass Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in event management is seeking a Conference & Exhibition Event Planner to join their team in Leeds. This full-time role involves planning large-scale events, managing logistics, and ensuring successful execution from start to finish. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in event planning and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Global exposure

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years in conference, exhibition, or trade show planning.
• Experience managing multi-day, multi-track events.
• Strong tech fluency with event management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan large-scale B2B and B2C conferences and exhibitions.
• Manage vendors, venues, and contractors.
• Monitor budgets and evaluate post-event ROI.

Skills

Event planning

Logistics management

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Tech fluency

Tools

Salesforce

Delphi

CAD software

Job description

We're Hiring: Conference & Exhibition Event Planner Extraordinaire!

Location: Royal Armouries - Leeds
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus

Do you live for the buzz of a packed exhibition hall? Do you know how to make conferences more than just name tags and keynote speeches?
If you've got the vision, the hustle, and the precision to plan large-scale, high-impact events - keep reading. This could be your dream job!

About Us:

At Royal Armouries conference and eventswe produce world-class conferences and exhibitions that bring industries together, spark innovation, and drive real business results. From tech summits and trade shows to international expos and thought-leadership forums - we create the stages where the future unfolds.

We're expanding and looking for a strategic, energetic, detail-obsessed Event Planner to join our powerhouse team. If you're ready to own events from blueprint to breakout session - and love the adrenaline of live logistics - let's talk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planlarge-scale B2B and B2C conferences, exhibitions, and expos
• Develop event timelines, floorplans, agendas, and registration flows like a pro
• Source and manage vendors, venues, contractors, speakers, and exhibitors
• Collaborate with marketing, production, and sales to ensure end-to-end success
• Troubleshoot on-site with a cool head and a problem-solving mindset
• Monitor budgets, evaluate post-event ROI, and constantly level-up event quality

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years in conference, exhibition, or trade show planning (agency or in-house)
• Proven experience managing multi-day, multi-track events with hundreds or thousands of attendees
• Confident communicator and master of logistics
• You thrive under pressure and live for deadlines and deliverables
• Strong tech fluency (event management platforms, CRM, project tools)
• Detail-driven, customer-obsessed, and always thinking two steps ahead

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience working with Salesforce / Delphi
• Familiarity with CAD software or floor planning tools
• Creative input on agenda design, attendee engagement, or sponsor activations

What You'll Get:

• A fast-paced, supportive environment with industry-leading events
• Global exposure and opportunities to grow in a high-visibility role
• Competitive salary
• Performance bonuses
• A team that works hard, laughs harder, and celebrates big wins