Lead Event Project Manager

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lead Event Project Manager in London, responsible for delivering innovative experiential programs. Collaborate with high-profile brands and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape events that enhance community connections.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Bonus Scheme

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Gym Discounts

Health Check-ups

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in events industry with strong technical production knowledge.
• Proven experience of managing multiple projects to deadlines in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery and execution for UK experiential strategy.
• Manage the annual events budget and reporting.
• Ensure all Health and Safety and Risk Management procedures are up to date.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Resource Planning

Technical Production Knowledge

Job description

Join the dynamic marketing team at Westfield for a 6-month fixed-term contract at one of the UK's most popular retail and leisure destinations, attracting 50 million shoppers annually. As a key leisure destination in London, it boasts over 300 leading brands, 80 dining options, and has attracted close to 40 first-to-UK retail and leisure concepts. This presents an exciting opportunity to work with high-profile brands and contribute to innovative campaigns within a high-footfall, high-impact environment.

Key objectives

As a Lead Event Project Manager, you will provide strategic support to the Head of Marketing to deliver an exciting and best-in-class experiential program across our UK centres, ensuring operational excellence in project delivery. Your responsibilities will include managing external suppliers, overseeing budgets, and driving excellence in experiential strategy to contribute to overall centre objectives. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for events and retail marketing.

What you will be doing…

• Lead on the delivery and execution of UK experiential strategy in collaboration with the Head of Marketing, working closely with Group Marketing on European-wide campaigns.
• Support the production of creative briefs and manage RACI for all events with the Head of Marketing. Partner with key business counterparts to ensure timely, budgeted implementation with a clear roadmap for all parties.
• Manage the annual events budget and reporting, ensuring all projects are delivered within budget. Oversee financial processes and procurement.
• Lead a team of external freelance project/production managers and technicians to deliver projects according to centre's operational and sustainability standards.
• Coordinate project resourcing and allocation for all events in the annual calendar.
• Manage event delivery, including leading project meetings, contact reports, and project timelines, maintaining regular communication with project teams, centre management, and stakeholders, as well as onsite event management.
• Support the Head of Marketing in attending business meetings, assisting with specific event projects, and planning department initiatives.
• Collaborate with centre marketing teams to support activity delivery across various events.
• Analyze event results and circulate reports to key stakeholders. Contribute to Centre development work streams to futureproof centres as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Development, Leasing, Centre Management, and Westfield Rise.
• Ensure all Health and Safety, Risk Management, and relevant procedures and licenses are current and compliant with legislation.
• Manage external event agencies and suppliers effectively.
• Ensure the extended Events Team adheres to URW policies and procedures.

What skills, experience, and knowledge will you need to be successful?

• Extensive experience in the events industry with strong technical production knowledge.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and practices.
• Experience within the fashion, retail, lifestyle, or entertainment industry is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in resource planning and team development.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for building internal and external relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple external agencies and suppliers effectively.
• Strategic, creative, and business-savvy project leadership skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, can-do attitude.
• Extensive knowledge of the UK retail industry and experiential strategy best practices.

Who are we?

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), we develop and operate sustainable, premium, mixed-use real estate assets across Europe and the US. Driven by our purpose to Reinvent Being Together, we are committed to urban regeneration and rethinking city living. Our team of 2,000+ employees is dedicated to creating innovative, engaging spaces that foster community connections.

Our flagship destinations are community hubs that empower employees through volunteering, DE&I programs, and ESG initiatives. URW leads in experiential entertainment, crafting unforgettable in-person and digital experiences to redefine community engagement.

Within our Northern Europe Region—including the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK—we manage eight exceptional assets, including Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, and Stadshart Amstelveen.

Why work for us?

We prioritize people development and learning, offering management and leadership programs, workshops, and online resources. We provide a competitive pension scheme, bonus scheme, health and wellbeing support, medical and dental insurance, gym discounts, and health check-ups.

Learn more about working at URW: https://www.urw.com/join-us/life-at-urw

What Matters to Us:

Our purpose is to Reinvent Being Together, reimagining how people connect and experience moments in meaningful ways. We promote diversity and equal opportunities, respecting individual differences and fostering an inclusive environment. We evaluate applications fairly and accommodate interview adjustments upon request.

Join us and be part of a team making a real difference in your community!