Events Manager

Ambition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in London is seeking an experienced Events Manager to own client-facing events from brief to execution and post-event review. The role covers live, hybrid and virtual formats to strengthen client relationships and support business development objectives.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in events management, strong project management and CRM experience, and a proactive, collaborative approach to delivering outstanding client experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of events management experience, ideally in professional services.
• Strong project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience delivering complex live, hybrid and virtual events.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of high-profile events, seminars and client programmes.
• Plan, design, logistics, budgets, venues and suppliers.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and support the events team.
• Manage invitations, guest lists, CRM activity and event comms.
• Measure ROI and recommend improvements.
• Support London-focused BD initiatives.

Skills

Events management experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

CRM systems

Tools

InterAction+

Vuture

Adobe AEM

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Manager to join a leading professional services firm on a six-month FTC.

The role will take ownership of a varied portfolio of client-facing events, managing delivery from initial brief and concept through to execution and post-event evaluation. Events will span live, hybrid and virtual formats, with a focus on strengthening client relationships, raising brand profile and supporting business development objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end delivery of high-profile events, seminars and client programmes.
• Leading event planning, design, logistics, budgets, venues and suppliers.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and supporting the wider events team.
• Managing invitations, guest lists, CRM activity and event communications.
• Measuring event success, analysing ROI and making recommendations for improvement.
• Supporting London-focused business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least five years' events management experience, ideally within professional services.
• Strong project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience delivering complex live, hybrid and virtual events.
• Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of CRM systems; InterAction+, Vuture or Adobe AEM experience would be advantageous.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for delivering outstanding client experiences.

The opportunity

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking professional services environment offering competitive remuneration, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to deliver high-impact events.

Location: London

Contract: 6-month FTC

Hours: Full-time, with flexibility required around event delivery.