Events Executive

RML Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a talented Events Executive to manage and deliver exceptional events, including exhibitions and product launches. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in event planning, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers a chance to contribute to high-profile projects in motorsport and engineering.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in event planning, ideally in automotive, motorsport, or engineering sectors.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience engaging with VIPs and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and deliver annual calendar of events.
• Manage event logistics including venues and contracts.
• Coordinate suppliers and contractors for flawless execution.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor negotiation

Logistics management

Budget management

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Job description

About RML Group

RML Group is a world-leading engineering company with a rich motorsport heritage and expertise spanning high-performance powertrains, battery systems, bespoke vehicles, and advanced technical solutions. We deliver cutting-edge projects to OEMs, motorsport teams, and luxury clients combining innovation with precision engineering.

The Role

We're looking for a dynamic and highly organised Events Executive to join our Commercial team. You'll play a key role in delivering world-class events that showcase RML's engineering excellence and brand from exhibitions and product launches to client activations, technical seminars, and motorsport hospitality.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll bring ideas to life, manage complex logistics, and ensure every event runs seamlessly and delivers real business impact.

What You'll Do

• Plan, organise, and deliver RML's annual calendar of events.
• Manage event logistics, venues, contracts, travel, freight, stand builds, AV, catering, and branding.
• Coordinate suppliers, vendors, and contractors to ensure flawless execution.
• Work with internal teams and our PR agency to promote events through digital campaigns, invitations, and marketing collateral.
• Deliver exceptional on‑site management, including guest hosting, VIP support, and live troubleshooting.
• Capture leads and attendee data for CRM integration and sales follow‑up.
• Produce post‑event reports with ROI analysis and recommendations.

What We're Looking For

• 25 years of experience in event planning, ideally within automotive, motorsport, or engineering sectors.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience in vendor negotiation, logistics, and budget management.
• Confident communicator with experience engaging with VIPs, clients, and internal teams.
• Calm under pressure with a flexible, can‑do attitude.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

How Success Will Be Measured

• Events delivered on time, within budget, and to a consistently high standard.
• Quality and volume of leads generated.
• Positive feedback from attendees and stakeholders.
• Contribution of events to RML's broader marketing and sales goals.

If you're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences that bring engineering excellence to life, we'd love to hear from you.

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