Events Manager

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in London is seeking a Principal Consultant to manage a comprehensive UK events program. This role emphasizes delivering exceptional client-facing events and requires strong event management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills. Join a collaborative team where your creativity and expertise will be valued and supported.

Benefits

£200 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in legal or wider professional services as an events professional.
• Proven experience managing multiple high-quality events within budget.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event management across the UK.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design impactful events.
• Manage internal and external communications and suppliers.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Creative mindset

Job description

Overview

Principal Consultant - Senior Legal BD, Marketing & Communications Recruitment

Are you an experienced Events Manager ready to take ownership of a full UK events programme? We're excited to be recruiting for a fantastic opportunity with a top-tier, forward-thinking law firm.

This is a standout role for someone who thrives on delivering exceptional internal and external client-facing events - from conferences and seminars to networking dinners and corporate hospitality. You'll be at the heart of shaping and executing the firm's UK events strategy, ensuring every event aligns with business priorities and delivers measurable impact.

Key responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end event management across the UK, from concept to delivery and post-event analysis.
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to design events that meet strategic goals and enhance client engagement.
• Managing internal and external communications, suppliers, venues, and event technologies.
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members, contributing to a high-performance culture.
• Driving innovation and best practice in event delivery, with a focus on ROI and continuous improvement.

What’s needed

• A confident, proactive events professional with experience in either legal or wider professional services.
• Proven experience managing multiple high-quality events within budget.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A creative mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and expertise will be valued and your career supported.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend