Project Lead

Royall; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royall, a premier events and internal comms agency in the Midlands, seeks an experienced Project Director to lead large-scale, high-budget events across the UK and internationally.

You will own end-to-end delivery, manage multidisciplinary teams, and drive creative content, with hybrid working (3 days in the office) from Warwickshire.

This leadership role requires a proven track record in event management, strong financial oversight, and a commitment to quality, compliance, and client success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of event management experience, including international, high-budget projects.
• Proven track record delivering live events and internal comms in an agency setting.
• Strong leadership with ability to resource and develop project teams.
• Creative and production savvy with experience managing content and assets.
• Robust budget management and profitability understanding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production and delivery of large-scale events.
• Lead and mentor Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.
• Steer content strategy, video/film and live presentations aligned with client strategy.
• Manage full project budgets, cash flow and post-event reconciliations.
• Ensure quality and compliance including Health & Safety and GDPR.
• Support growth by assisting with pitches and new business opportunities.

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Budget management

Content strategy

Team management

Production

GDPR

ISO 9001

Logistics

UK driving licence

Job description

Role: Project Director (Events & Internal Comms)

Location: Warwickshire

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office

Are you an experienced Event Project Director ready to lead large-scale, high-budget global events for a premier events and internal communications agency?

At royall,we are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a dynamic, industry-leading events and internal comms agency as they expand into their office in Warwickshire.

This is a key leadership role within the business, taking full ownership of major client accounts, managing multidisciplinary project teams, and overseeing end-to-end delivery of high-impact corporate events, film, and creative content.

The Role

As Project Director, you will take full operational and financial control of complex, high-budget event projects—both across the UK and internationally. You will work alongside client services and creative teams to drive operational excellence, inspire engagement, and exceed client expectations at every step.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Leadership: Oversee all production, technical, logistics, delegate management, and supplier delivery for large-scale events.
• Team & Line Management: Direct, support, and mentor a team of Senior Project Managers and Project Managers, driving team performance and development.
• Content Strategy & Execution: Guide the execution of event content, video/film, creative assets, and live presentations in line with client strategy.
• Financial Oversight: Manage full project budgets to target margins, maintaining weekly WIP updates, cash flow positivity, and post-event reconciliations.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain operational standards including ISO 9001 compliance, GDPR protocols, and comprehensive Health & Safety / Risk Assessments.
• Agency Growth: Assist account teams with pitch creative, proposals, and new business opportunities when required.

What We Are Looking For

• Agency Experience: Extensive background delivering live events and internal comms within an event agency environment.
• Proven Track Record: At least 6+ years of event management experience, with proven expertise in running large-scale and international high-budget events.
• Leadership Skills: Essential line-management experience with the ability to resource, inspire, and develop project teams.
• Creative & Production Savvy: Solid experience managing content, film, digital assets, and full technical production elements.
• Commercial Acumen: Robust budget management skills with a thorough understanding of project profitability.
• Logistics: Full UK driving licence and access to a car (due to the Alcester office location).

Why Apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing, creative agency working in the Midlands, you will enjoy high autonomy, a collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to lead exciting projects for major global brands.

This role may suit:

Project Director, Event Director, Event Lead, Project Lead, Internal Comms Lead, Internal Comms Director.