Senior Event Manager

Westin Par LLP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Event Manager to lead corporate events and private functions. The ideal candidate will possess senior-level experience in event management, strong leadership capabilities, and a focus on delivering outstanding guest experiences. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape standards within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Candidates must have eligible rights to work in the UK and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in event management.
• Strong leadership and client management skills.
• Highly organised with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of corporate events and private functions.
• Manage and motivate Supervisors and Front of House teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients from planning to delivery.
• Coordinate staffing, suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain exceptional service, presentation and attention to detail.
• Resolve issues swiftly to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Work closely with senior management to deliver events on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Event management

Client management

Organisational skills

Budget management

Job description

Senior Event Manager
££ Competitive
Thanet, Kent
Permanent, Full Time

Own transport required

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Event Manager to take the lead on the delivery of high-quality corporate events and private functions.

This is a senior, hands‑on role suited to a confident leader who thrives in fast‑paced hospitality environments and takes pride in delivering seamless, memorable events.

The Role

• Lead the planning and delivery of corporate events and private functions
• Manage and motivate Supervisors and Front of House teams
• Act as the main point of contact for clients from planning to delivery
• Coordinate staffing, suppliers and internal teams
• Maintain exceptional service, presentation and attention to detail
• Resolve issues swiftly to ensure smooth event delivery
• Work closely with senior management to deliver events on time and within budget

About You

• Senior‑level experience in event management
• Strong leadership and client management skills
• Highly organised with a calm, solutions‑focused approach
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets
• Passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences

Why Apply

• Senior role with real ownership and influence
• Varied, fast‑paced events environment
• Opportunity to shape standards and processes

If you’re an experienced Event Manager ready to lead exceptional events and private functions, we’d love to hear from you.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency

Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.