Head of Events

Morgan Spencer Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an exceptional Head of Events in London to transform their event functions. The role involves strategic leadership, team management, and operational oversight of high-profile events relating to international affairs. The ideal candidate has proven experience in managing complex events and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Interest in current affairs is essential. Full-time position offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex, high-profile events at a senior level.
• Outstanding leadership and team-building skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement an events strategy that supports organisational goals.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing events team.
• Oversee all aspects of event delivery including budgeting and logistics.

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an exceptional Head of Events to lead the transformation of their event functions at one of the world’s most respected organisations in international affairs. This is more than logistics; it’s about curating experiences that convene global leaders, shape policy, and spark meaningful dialogue on the issues that define our time.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement a forward-thinking events strategy that supports organisational goals and enhances global reputation.
• Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing events team across multiple levels.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments, international partners, and high-profile speakers to ensure alignment and impact.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of event delivery - budgeting, logistics, risk management, and post-event evaluation.
• Innovation and Insight: Introduce new formats, technologies, and approaches to elevate audience experience and engagement.
• Work on impactful events involving sensitive and globally relevant topics.
• Join a team undergoing transformation - your input will shape the future.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading complex, high-profile events at a senior level - ideally within international affairs, policy, or a similarly demanding environment.
• Outstanding leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of developing talent and fostering collaboration.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, including working with senior figures and global partners.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on operational expertise.
• People who are comfortable with complexity and sensitive topics.
• Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and driven by purpose.
• Interest in current affairs and international relations.

Equal Opportunities

Morgan Spencer Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community, irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

Confidentiality

All applications are dealt with in strictest confidence and will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Marketing, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Events Services and Government Relations Services