Senior Event Manager

Live Recruitment; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative event production agency is seeking a Senior Event Manager to lead high-profile projects across the UK and internationally. You will manage client projects from concept to completion, ensuring smooth operations and high standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in event management, strong budgeting skills, and the flexibility to travel. This role offers a mix of remote and on-site work, along with a collaborative team culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Opportunity to deliver exciting events

Collaborative team culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in event management, ideally within an agency or live production setting.
• Strong budgeting and logistics skills.
• Experience across live, virtual, and hybrid events.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of client projects from initial brief through to final delivery.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, venues, and clients.
• Prepare production schedules, crew briefs, and RAMS.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Logistics

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

A mix of remote and on-site working across UK and international locations. Are you ready to lead exceptional live events from concept to completion? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Event Manager to join a dynamic team and take ownership of high-profile projects that demand creativity, precision, and flawless execution. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love bringing ambitious ideas to life, this is the role for you.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working model
• Opportunity to deliver exciting, high-profile events
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Professional development and growth opportunities

THE COMPANY

This creative event production agency specialises in delivering impactful, experience-led events across the UK and internationally. With a reputation for innovation and excellence, they are seeking a talented Senior Event Manager to lead projects and ensure every detail is delivered to the highest standard.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Event Manager, you’ll manage a wide range of client projects from initial brief through to final delivery. You’ll coordinate internal teams, suppliers, venues, and clients to ensure events run smoothly, on time, and on budget.

Key responsibilities as Senior Event Manager include:

• Responding to client briefs and leading project kick-off meetings
• Managing budgets, timelines, and supplier relationships
• Preparing production schedules, crew briefs, and RAMS
• Overseeing technical requirements and liaising with venues
• Attending site visits and being on-site for live events (UK and international)
• Supporting content preparation and show caller requirements
• Leading client communications and post-event debriefs

THE CANDIDATE

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Senior Event Manager with at least 5 years’ experience in event management, ideally within an agency or live production setting. You’ll have strong budgeting and logistics skills, experience across live, virtual, and hybrid events, and a collaborative approach to working with multiple departments. Flexibility to travel and a full UK driving license are essential.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities, we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref:KW16292