Senior Event Manager

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday scheme

Excellent pension scheme

Premium health care policy with staff/

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adop

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Reward Platform

Dedicated wellbeing strategy

25 Mental Health First Aiders on site

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Event Manager in Liverpool to own and deliver outstanding events from concept through completion. You will drive seamless delivery, build trusted client relationships, and manage budgets, logistics and operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead and mentor a team of Event Managers, collaborate with catering, production, sales and marketing teams, and continuously elevate the customer experience while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale events from concept to delivery.
• Strong client-facing skills and relationship management.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and end-to-end delivery of events with attention to detail.
• Coordinate with clients and service partners to ensure seamless delivery.
• Create detailed event plans, schedules, and safety documentation.
• Oversee on-site operations, manage teams and safety on event days.
• Collaborate with catering, production, sales and marketing to realise events.
• Host site visits, client meetings and tastings to understand and exceed expectations.
• Monitor performance, gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure events meet safety, legal and operational standards at all times.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to Event Managers and Assistants.

Skills

Event management

Client relationships

Leadership

Budgeting

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Our client is where extraordinary events and careers come to life. Located on Liverpool's iconic waterfront, their connected campus brings together award winning venues, on-site hotels, Ticket Quarter ticketing agency and a team of talented professionals who are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences.

They are currently looking for a Senior Event Manager to join their team.

Company Benefits:

• An enhanced holiday scheme which increases with length of service.
• An excellent pension scheme is available.
• Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes.
• Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Reward Platform.
• A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work.
• 25 Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site.

Some of their key achievements and ongoing initiatives include:

• Disability Confident Employer.
• Sunflower Friendly Business.
• Member of the Fair Employment Charter.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Social value impact plan - last year they contributed over £6.4m.
• Green Meeting's Gold Standard.
• Sustainability Strategy.
• Positively influencing biodiversity - they have 3 on-site beehives.
• Accessibility Strategy.
• AccessAble Guide.

About the Role

• Own and deliver outstanding events from concept to completion, bringing energy, precision, and creativity to every stage.
• Be the driving force behind seamless event delivery, leading from the front and making things happen.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, becoming their go-to expert throughout the journey.
• Take control of budgets, logistics, and operations, ensuring every event is delivered efficiently and to the highest standard.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, live environment, making confident decisions to keep events running flawlessly.
• Constantly look for ways to elevate the customer experience and push standards even higher.
• Provide leadership and day-to-day line management for Event Managers and or Assistant Event Managers, supporting their development, performance, and success.
• Act as a mentor and role model within the team, sharing expertise, driving collaboration, and fostering a high-performing culture.

Main duties of this role include:

• Leading the planning and delivery of events end-to-end, ensuring every detail is covered and executed brilliantly.
• Acting as the central hub between clients and all service partners, keeping communication clear and consistent.
• Creating detailed event plans, schedules, and safety documentation to support flawless delivery.
• Taking charge on event days, overseeing operations, teams, and safety to ensure a smooth and successful experience.
• Working closely with catering, production, sales, and marketing teams to bring events to life.
• Hosting site visits, client meetings, and tastings to fully understand and exceed expectations.
• Monitoring performance, gathering feedback, and driving continuous improvement after every event.
• Ensuring all events meet strict safety, legal, and operational standards at all times.
• Handling challenges and customer queries with professionalism, speed, and confidence.
• Providing day-to-day line management and leadership to Event Managers, supporting performance, engagement, and professional development.
• Coaching and mentoring team members to build capability, encourage collaboration, and maintain a high-performing events team.

Values

Our client's values shape every moment of how they work together.

One Big Team means they collaborate, support each other and celebrate shared success.

Take The Initiative empowers their people to be proactive and confident in making things happen.

All Welcome reflects their commitment to inclusion, ensuring every colleague and visitor feels respected and valued, and with

Every Moment Matters, they focus on delivering exceptional experiences - for their city and each other.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our client believes their strength lies in the diversity of their people. They are proud to champion equality, inclusion and belonging, creating an environment where every individual feels respected, valued and is encouraged to be themselves.

They strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.