Senior Event Manager

54; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and entertainment agency seeks a Senior Event Manager in London to oversee the planning and execution of international racket sports events. The role demands extensive experience in event operations, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Annual Discretionary Company Bonus

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Additional birthday day off

Qualifications

• Proven experience with national/international racket sports events.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with event operations and planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of international racket sports events.
• Develop and manage event timelines and budgets.
• Oversee venue planning and logistics.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Event Operations

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tools

Event Management Software

Project Planning Tools

Job description

Application Deadline: 11 June 2025

Department: Events

Location: London

Description

ABOUT 54GROUP:
54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and eight offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Dubai, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore & Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida & New York). It works with rights holders, governing bodies, household brands and major investors who share its belief in the power of sport. 54 comprises three service areas each consisting of two divisions: 1. Strategic Advisory (Consultancy and Data & Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation & Engagement (Events and Marketing). At its core, the company has an unwavering belief in embracing the opportunities offered by pushing at the edges of conventional wisdom to turn the improbable into the unignorable.

ROLE OVERVIEW:
54 is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of international racket sports events that set new standards and leave a lasting impression.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring world-class operational delivery, guest experience and stakeholder management across a portfolio of high-profile events.

The role is fixed term until the end of 2025, with an opportunity to turn permanent dependant on the success of the events.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of international racket sports events—bringing energy, structure, and foresight to every stage.
• Collaborate with rights holders, venues, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver smooth, integrated event timelines.
• Develop and manage robust event timelines, budgets, and delivery frameworks.
• Oversee all key areas of event delivery including; venue planning, overlay, logistics, accreditation, spectator and athlete services, VIP hospitality programme.
• Manage supplier procurement, contracting, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety, safeguarding, and sustainability protocols.
• Lead on-site operations, solve problems proactively, and act as a senior point of contact throughout the event lifecycle.
• Conduct thorough debriefs and reporting to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/APTITUDES NEEDED:

• Proven experience delivering racket sports events (tennis, padel, pickleball, badminton, squash, or table tennis) at national or international level.
• Strong project management skills and experience working to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A strong knowledge of live event operations, hospitality and venue planning.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and contractors.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience working within an international sports event agency, major sports rights holder or sport governing body.
• A mindset that embraces innovation with confidence in challenging traditional models and assumptions, finding new ways to engage audiences and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with event management and project planning software and tools.
• International event experience is desirable
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings during event periods.
  
  

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Discretionary Company Bonus – up to 8% - 3% Company & 5% Individual
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays), pro-rated
• Additional birthday day off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Private Healthcare
• Staff clothing
• Working hours will be from 09.00 to 17.30 with an hour taken for lunch between 12.00 and 14.00