Senior Event Manager - 12 Month FTC

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior Event Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of high-profile conferences and events, involving budgeting, vendor negotiation, and on-site delivery. Key requirements include experience with large-scale events, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. Competitive salary up to £70,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale events and conferences with £1m+ budgets.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage full event lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Lead run-of-show, AV and production planning.
• Oversee supplier contracts and vendor negotiations.
• Partner with internal teams to align on goals.
• Ensure smooth on-site execution and delegate management.

Skills

Project management

Contract negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Senior Event Manager – 12 Month FTC, London, Up to £70,000

My client is looking for an experienced Senior Event Manager to join their team on a fixed-term basis to deliver a program of high-profile conferences and events. This role involves end-to-end event management including planning, vendor negotiation, budgeting, logistics, and on-site delivery. You’ll work on large-scale conferences and events with senior-level audiences, collaborating across teams and ensuring exceptional experiences for attendees.

The Role

• Manage full event lifecycle from concept to delivery
• Lead run-of-show, AV and production planning
• Oversee supplier contracts and vendor negotiations
• Partner with internal teams to align on commercial and engagement goals
• Ensure smooth on-site execution and delegate management

Experience

• Proven experience managing large-scale events and conferences with budgets of £1m +
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage budgets
• Experience with AV/stage production for senior-level events
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Marlene at COREcruitment dot com

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