Senior Event Manager: FTC 9 Months

MISSION Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in brand experiences seeks a Senior Event Manager in Bristol for a 9-month FTC. The role involves overseeing event planning and delivery, managing budgets and client relationships while leading a team. The ideal candidate has proven event management experience and excellent communication skills, ideally supported by a collaborative approach to project management, while juggling multiple events.

Benefits

25 days holiday (rising to 29 after two years)

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discount platform for savings

Wellness afternoons

Early Friday finishes in summer

Access to a 24/7 GP hotline

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in managing events at Event Manager or Senior Event Manager level.
• Strong relationships with clients in various sectors.
• Ability to navigate challenging conversations confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of multiple events.
• Manage budgets from £100k to £500k+.
• Develop strategic objectives and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Event Management

Client Relationship Management

Budget Management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

Senior Event Manager- FTC 9 Months
Bristol (hybrid)
Competitive + Benefits

A little about us…

Bray Leino Events is the home of brand experience.

We create high-impact events, exhibitions, and activations for leading brands and public sector organisations. We have a global reach of 100+ creatives, strategists, designers, digital specialists, event producers and delivery experts.

Every year, we bring hundreds of brand experiences to live. We imagine differently to make the extraordinary happen.

Role

The Role…

As a Senior Event Manager, you will lead the planning and delivery of multiple projects simultaneously. Depending on the project, you may take ownership of entire events or lead specific components as part of a larger project team. You’ll also have line management responsibility for one or more Event Executives, supporting their development and performance.

This position is ideal for an experienced event professional with a proven track record in managing events and exhibitions from concept through to delivery. You will collaborate closely with internal teams—including Production and Creative—as well as with external partners, to design and execute events that meet and exceed client expectations.

Reporting to an Event Director, you will be accountable for all aspects of event delivery across both UK and international markets. You’ll be expected to ensure events are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard, contributing to the overall success of the team and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities…

• Work with clients on developing strategic objectives for events and ensure they are monitored and met
• Develop and implement comprehensive event planning tools (timelines, budgets (£100-£500k+), risk registers, run sheets etc)
• Effective budget management and reconciliation, in line with business objectives and client expectations. Demonstrating strong commercial awareness.
• Client relationships – develop and maintain good client relationships
• Understand the importance of working collaboratively with other teams within the agency (Production, Creative, Exhibitions)
• Negotiation and management of 3rd party suppliers
• Lead project calls and meetings
• Occasional on-site event delivery in the UK and overseas. Some flexibility with working hours, including weekends and evenings as required
• Manage event projects from conception through to completion
• Have a good understating of the client’s business
• Creating management plans and technical run sheets for use on-site
• Work with the Event Director and Resource Manager to ensure projects are resourced effectively
• Health & Safety and security management – working closely with specialists as required.
• VIP & VVIP management including Royalty, Ministers, C-suite delegates and talent as required.

The Person…

• You have demonstrated experience in delivering events at Event Manager or Senior Event Manager level, across a variety of event types and client sectors.
• You are a clear and confident communicator who collaborates effectively with colleagues and builds strong relationships with clients.
• You’re comfortable navigating challenging conversations—for example, discussing project scope or timelines—to help protect agency time, quality, and outcomes.
• You demonstrate sound judgment and stay composed under pressure, making informed decisions when needed.
• You are highly organised and capable of managing multiple events at different stages of the planning and delivery cycle.

Benefits

What you can expect...

Let’s start with the practical stuff: 25 days’ holiday (rising to 29 after two years), a company pension, cycle-to-work scheme, and a discount platform that saves you money on everything from your weekly shop to your gym membership.

We’re flexible where it counts. Start your day between 8am and 10am and wrap up accordingly. We have wellness afternoons - a few hours of protected “me time” to spend doing whatever you need to recharge.

And there’s more; early Friday finishes in the summer, proper time off at Christmas, seasonal socials, and a medical plan that pays cashback on things like dental, glasses and physio. You’ll also get access to a 24/7 GP hotline and wellbeing support service.

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And the stuff that really matters...

You’ll have space to grow, with access to learning and development that’s about helping you move forward, not just ticking boxes.

We’re an inclusive, respectful workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone feels they belong - whatever your background or life experience.

As a Level 1 Disability Confident Committed Employer, we keep our recruitment inclusive and accessible, offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria, and make reasonable adjustments wherever needed.

We don’t just want your skills, we want your voice, your ideas, and your help shaping who we are and how we grow.