Project Director - Event Services - UK

Nteractive; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management agency in the UK is seeking a Project Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale events. You will manage complex logistics and ensure exceptional attendee experiences. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in event management and a strong background in financial oversight. This hybrid role involves international travel and offers an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• 8+ years in managing large-scale events (5,000 – 13,000 attendees).
• Experience managing budgets of £10m–£15m.
• Ability to motivate and mentor project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and onsite delivery of complex events.
• Manage relationships with clients and vendors.
• Oversee logistics and production efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Nteractive

Project Director – Events

Location: UK (Hybrid working with international travel)

At Nteractive, we bring experiences to life. Whether it’s global events, internal communications, or transformative campaigns, we help some of the world’s biggest brands connect with their people in extraordinary ways. And none of that happens without the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

We are specialists in the technology sector. We create incredible live brand experiences – the sort that really make a difference. Experiential marketing campaigns, product launches, conferences, incentive programmes, exhibitions, VIP experiences, store launches, hospitality programmes, digital campaigns, brand films, internal communications programmes and much more.

We’re looking for a highly skilled, hands-on, and collaborative Project Director - Event Services to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on leading large-scale, complex events, loves solving problems under pressure, and is passionate about delivering exceptional client and attendee experiences.

What You\'ll Be Doing

As Project Director, you’ll be accountable for the development and end-to-end delivery of some of our biggest events (5,000 – 13,000 attendees). You’ll work closely with the Account Director and project teams to ensure every element is delivered flawlessly, on budget, and in line with client objectives.

• Leading the planning, project management, and onsite delivery of complex, large-scale events.
• Acting as the day-to-day contact for clients, building trusted relationships, and ensuring exceptional service.
• Managing budgets of up to £15million, including forecasting, reporting, and driving value for money.
• Overseeing logistics, production, creative, and technical workstreams to ensure a seamless experience.
• Managing and mentoring project teams of 50+ people, ensuring clear ownership of tasks and accountability.
• Developing project documentation such as setback schedules, trackers, and client handbooks.
• Managing vendor relationships and ensuring a solution-oriented, one-team approach.
• Leading onsite teams, solving problems in real time, and ensuring the highest standards of delivery.
• Running post-project debriefs and making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

What You Will Bring

We’re looking for someone who is a natural leader, a highly organised problem-solver, and passionate about delivering extraordinary events.

• Significant experience (8+ years) leading large-scale events (5,000 – 13,000 attendees) from concept to execution.
• A track record of delivering complex events on time and within budget.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen with experience managing £10m–£15m budgets.
• Strong inter-personal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor teams.
• Proven experience working with creative and production teams on large-scale build and branding projects.
• Advanced Excel skills, plus strong PowerPoint and general ICT skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results.
• A positive, solution-focused mindset and a passion for creating memorable attendee experiences.

Why you\'ll love working here

• A genuinely supportive and collaborative culture where people come first.
• The chance to work with some of the world’s biggest technology brands.
• Exciting international travel opportunities (20–30% of your time).
• Career development and leadership opportunities in a fast-paced, growing business.
• A passionate, inclusive, and ambitious team delivering best-in-class experiences.

Benefits

• Annual leave – 33 days inc. Bank Holidays
• Summer Hours
• Pension (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Wellbeing & Inclusion Initiatives including access to an EAP
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Rewards & Recognition incentives
• Volunteering Day
• Private Medical Insurance & Cash Plan
• Generous Talent Referral Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Birthday vouchers
• Eyecare vouchers

Other Requirements

This is a hybrid role with the expectation of travel to the office for collaboration and to meet client needs. (1-2 days a week)

Minimum of 25MB download / 2MB upload home broadband speed (for home working).

Willingness and ability to travel internationally throughout the year (20–30%).

Flexibility to work across time zones as required.

About Us

We are Experience Architects with an ambition to cultivate client trust and brand value.

We are a people first agency where our passion and boundless collaboration combine to deliver excellence for our clients. We are commercially aware and drive value for our clients and Nteractive by seeking efficiencies and cost effectiveness without compromising the creative vision. We are forward thinking and constantly pushing ahead for ourselves and our clients.

We are specialists in the technology sector. We create incredible live brand experiences – the sort that really make a difference. Experiential marketing campaigns, product launches, conferences, incentive programmes, exhibitions, VIP experiences, store launches, hospitality programmes, digital campaigns, brand films, internal communications programmes and much more.

Our Commitment

We eagerly seek individuals who bring diversity of background, experience, and thought to create an engaging work environment, foster innovation and better understand and meet the needs of our users. We encourage people from underrepresented and/or marginalized backgrounds, including BIPOC, LatinX, LGBTQ+, women, and people with disabilities, to apply.