Senior Event Manager - Global Events / Expos

Blank Space Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Event Manager role leading a portfolio of global expo and conference events, working with the Head of Operations to deliver 3–4 large-scale events per year, including sponsor activations, exhibition planning and on-site delivery.

You will coordinate with sponsors, suppliers and venues worldwide, bring creative ideas for activations and delegate flow, and maintain full budget management. This hybrid role requires three days in the office per week, depending on location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in global, complex event management.
• Strong budget management and supplier/venue coordination.
• Experience with sponsor activations and on-site delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of 3–4 large-scale events annually.
• Oversee sponsor activations, exhibition planning and operations.
• Manage budgets and work with global partners.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Sponsorship activation

Vendor coordination

Job description

Senior Event Manager - Global Events & Expos

Sussex / London

Rare opportunity to join this entrepreneurial team as a Senior Event Manager and lead a portfolio of expo / conference events!

The company

This fast paced exhibition and trade show organiser are pushing the boundaries in B2B confex style events and leading the charge across a range of exciting industry sectors. Highly regarded in their specialism these are the events to attend and they take place on a global scale with a mix of conference, exhibition and sponsorship activation areas. Due to expansion we are now supporting the team on this unmissable Senior Event Manager role.

The role

As Senior Event Manager you will work closely with the Head of Operations to deliver 3 - 4 large scale events across the year. From working with sponsors to activate their brand on-site, through to exhibition planning and operational delivery this role will be fully accountable for the event end to end. Working closely with key sponsor stakeholders, as well as with suppliers and venues on a global scale you will bring a creative flair and new ideas to the events and have full budget management responsibility.

About you

We are seeking proven experience in global, complex event management ideally within conference & exhibitions in the B2B space. A strong supplier and venue knowledge, with an excellent operational and project management background is essential in the events industry. You are commercially aware and able to manage large scale operational budgets, you are creative and keen to bring new ideas to the events around sponsor activations, feature areas or the delegate flow of the event.

This role is hybrid 3 days in office (depending on location) per week.