Events Manager (Freelance / Contractor)

UKEvents.net; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UKEvents.net is seeking an experienced Remote Events Manager on a freelance contractor basis to oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of the event schedule. The role is fully remote within the UK with occasional on-site days and travel paid separately.

You will manage digital programmes and national in-person events, collaborating with crews, venues, and speakers. Prior experience with virtual platforms and event tech is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in event management or equivalent.
• Ability to manage virtual and on-site events.
• Strong self-management and remote-working capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute event timelines, schedules, and run-of-show docs.
• Set up and moderate virtual broadcasts using Zoom/Teams/Hopin etc.
• Source quotes and coordinate with venues, AV, caterers, and crew.
• Brief speakers and prep for technical rehearsals.
• Oversee on-site delivery for live events when required.
• Track budget and report hours with milestones.

Job description

Location: 100% Remote (UK-based / UK Time Zone)

Contract Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor (Self-Employed)

Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Flexible / Project-based (ad-hoc hours depending on event schedules)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, autonomous Remote Events Manager on a freelance contractor basis to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of our upcoming event schedule.

Operating on a flexible, hourly contract, you will work remotely to manage both digital programmes (webinars, virtual panels) and national in-person events. This role suits an established self-employed event professional with their own home-office setup who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Coordination: Plan and execute project timelines, schedules of work, and run-of-show documentation across assigned events.
• Virtual Event Production: Set up, test, and moderate virtual broadcasts, live streams, and webinars using platforms like Zoom, Teams Live, StreamYard, or Hopin.
• Supplier & Venue Management: Source quotes, negotiate terms, and coordinate with venues, AV technicians, caterers, and freelance crew across the UK.
• Speaker & Stakeholder Briefing: Manage speaker logistics, prep calls, slide deck collation, and technical rehearsals.
• Day-Of Delivery: Oversee virtual broadcasts remotely and occasionally travel for on-site live event management when required (travel expenses agreed and reimbursed separately).
• Budget Tracking: Track expenditure against set project caps and report billable hours with clear project milestone breakdowns.

Requirements & Experience

• Proven Event Management: 3+ years delivering corporate, commercial, or community events (both virtual and physical).
• Contractor Status: Must be registered as a sole trader or limited company in the UK, responsible for your own tax, National Insurance, and public liability insurance.
• Autonomous & Remote-Ready: Strong self-management skills with proven ability to deliver projects on time using tools like Slack, Asana, Google Workspace, or Notion.
• Technical Competence: Hands-on experience configuring online event tech and ticketing systems (e.g., Eventbrite, WordPress event tools).
• UK Travel Availability: Willingness to travel to UK event locations for live production days when required.

Terms & Remuneration

Hourly Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour, invoiced on a monthly / milestone basis.

Contract Basis: Pure contractor arrangement (B2B / Sole Trader). As an independent contractor, this role does not include paid annual leave, sick pay, pension contributions, or employee benefits.

Expenses: Pre-approved travel and accommodation costs for mandatory on-site event days will be reimbursed upon submission of valid receipts.