Senior Event Manager

The Mix; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and media company in Manchester seeks a Senior Event Manager to deliver high-profile events in the UK and internationally. The role includes event logistics, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years B2B event management experience, strong project management skills, and an understanding of commercial event portfolios. This position offers a competitive salary, remote working options, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Home-based working two days a week

Profit-related bonus

28 days holiday plus additional day for birthday

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale and intimate events.
• Minimum 2 years of B2B event management experience managing international events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute high-profile events.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics including venue sourcing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners and sponsors.

Skills

Project management

Event logistics management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in business/events management/marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and detail-oriented Senior Event Manager to conceptualise, plan, and execute high‑profile events within the UK and overseas. You will help to design and deliver some of the biggest and most anticipated events in the commercial interior design calendar – including the Mix Awards (formerly Mixology) and Mix 30 under 30, to name a few.

Event strategy & planning

• Help to successfully deliver and grow our award‑winning events and advertising portfolio
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities for growth within the UK and overseas

Logistics & execution

• Oversee all aspects of event logistics, including venue sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management (AV, catering, travel, accommodation), shipping, and local compliance
• Manage multi‑currency budgets, ensuring all events are delivered on time and within financial parameters
• Lead the on‑site execution of events, troubleshooting issues and managing local staff/contractors

Stakeholder management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, sponsors, and internal cross‑functional teams (Content, Sales and Marketing)
• Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with external suppliers and agencies

Compliance & risk management

• Ensure all events adhere to local laws, regulations and safety standards, and company policies
• Develop and execute comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation plans for each event

Measurement & reporting

• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) for all events, providing post‑event reports and recommendations for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering world‑class events – ranging from large‑scale awards programmes and trade shows to smaller, more intimate gatherings
• Minimum of 2 years B2B event management experience specifically managing international events (outside of home country)
• Exceptional project management, organisational and time‑management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – confident dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• Commercial awareness: track record of supporting growth in event or media portfolios
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing significant budgets
• Enterprising and enquiring mind
• A willingness to contribute ideas and to try new things
• Team player: collaborative, friendly and positive
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desirable skills & experience

• Knowledge of, or keen interest in, architecture, interior design, design and culture
• Degree educated in business/events management/marketing (or similar)
• Proficiency with event management software and CRM systems
• Network of event suppliers in the UK and overseas

About Mix Media Ltd

Mix Media Ltd is home to Mix Interiors, an award‑winning events and media company that has been helping to shape the commercial interior design industry for the last 25 years.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus home‑based working two days a week (Wednesday and Friday) and the opportunity to become part of a nimble, industry‑recognised team
• Profit‑related bonus as part of our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) membership
• Supportive, collaborative working culture with prospects for growth and development
• 28 days holiday – plus an additional day for your birthday and statutory days and bank holidays