Senior Event Manager

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London is seeking an Events Manager to lead its events function. This role includes managing a team, overseeing high-profile client events, and ensuring seamless execution from planning to delivery. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in similar roles, strong managerial skills, and a passion for creating memorable events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of event planning experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong communication and project management skills essential.
• Energetic, highly motivated, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of high-profile events.
• Serve as primary contact for each event to ensure coordination.
• Oversee all logistics for external events including venue selection and budgeting.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Collaboration

Networking

Attention to detail

Job description

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We are seeking an exceptional professional to lead the events function in the London office of a prestigious international law firm, with direct line management of two high-performing team members.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have considerable experience planning and executing high-profile client events at another leading law firm or other corporate/professional services organisation and have very strong communication, organisational and project management skills. The role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who takes pride in being an exceptional and motivating line manager.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning and execution of high-profile and signature events, collaborating closely with firm leadership and Business Development teams.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for each assigned event, ensuring seamless coordination from concept to completion.
• Overseeing all pre-event planning, including guest list development, invitation and reminder management, vendor coordination, internal logistics, and preparatory meetings.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements that increase efficiency and elevate event quality.
• Managing logistics for external conference sponsorships and events, including venue selection, budget planning and tracking, contract negotiation, catering, A/V setup, registration, branded materials, and transportation.
• Identifying and implementing cost-effective strategies that maintain a premium attendee experience, such as optimising vendor contracts, reducing print materials, and streamlining A/V usage.
• Ensuring on-site presence and oversight at all managed events to guarantee flawless execution.

Required experience & attributes:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience of event planning in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Energetic and highly motivated to achieve the firm’s goals.
• Has a growth mindset, seeking continuous improvement.
• Excellent collaborator and networker.
• A keen eye for detail and a flare for creating memorable professional events experiences.