Event Planner

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage services industry is seeking an energetic Event Planner to join their team at Royal Armouries in Leeds. The role involves planning and executing large-scale events, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality experiences. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dynamic, supportive environment

Global exposure and growth opportunities

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Fun team that celebrates successes

Qualifications

• 2+ years in conference, exhibition, or trade show planning.
• Experience managing multi-day events with hundreds or thousands of attendees.
• Strong tech skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan large-scale B2B and B2C conferences and exhibitions.
• Develop event timelines, floorplans, and agendas.
• Monitor budgets and evaluate post-event ROI.

Skills

Communication

Logistics

Problem Solving

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Tools

Event management platforms

CRM

Project tools

Job description

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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 events, we 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 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

1. Plan large-scale B2B and B2C conferences, exhibitions, and expos
2. Develop event timelines, floorplans, agendas, and registration flows
3. Source and manage vendors, venues, contractors, speakers, and exhibitors
4. Collaborate with marketing, production, and sales to ensure success
5. Troubleshoot on-site with a cool head and problem-solving mindset
6. Monitor budgets, evaluate post-event ROI, and continually improve event quality

What We’re Looking For

1. 2+ years in conference, exhibition, or trade show planning (agency or in-house)
2. Experience managing multi-day, multi-track events with hundreds or thousands of attendees
3. Confident communicator and logistics expert
4. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
5. Strong tech skills (event management platforms, CRM, project tools)
6. Detail-oriented, customer-focused, proactive

Bonus Points If You Have

1. Experience with Salesforce / Delphi
2. Knowledge of CAD software or floor planning tools
3. Creative input on agendas, attendee engagement, or sponsor activations

What You’ll Get

1. A dynamic, supportive environment with industry-leading events
2. Global exposure and growth opportunities
3. Competitive salary and performance bonuses
4. A fun team that celebrates successes

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services