Senior Event Manager – LTA Events

Absolute Taste; Bicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and catering company in the UK is seeking a Senior Event Manager to oversee the planning and execution of three high-profile tournaments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing large-scale live events, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering premium guest experiences. Join us to lead at the forefront of the UK's exciting live events industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex, large-scale live events.
• Strong stakeholder and team leadership skills.
• Expertise in budgeting and supplier management.
• Excellent planning, communication, and time management skills.
• A passion for sports and premium guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of three high-profile LTA tournaments.
• Serve as the main point of contact for senior LTA stakeholders.
• Direct internal teams across operations, culinary, logistics, and commercial.
• Manage full event budgets with focus on cost efficiency.
• Oversee food & beverage strategy and creative direction.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Team leadership

Planning

Communication

Time management

Crisis management

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25.09.2025

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About the Role

We’re looking for a confident, experienced Senior Event Manager to lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of three high-profile LTA tournaments . Reporting into the Head of Events, this role is central to Absolute Taste’s commitment to delivering world-class live events with innovation, quality, and precision.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Full Event Delivery
Take ownership of three large-scale LTA tournaments, overseeing all phases from pre-planning through to live delivery and post-event wrap-up.

Act as Primary Client Liaison
Serve as the main point of contact for senior LTA stakeholders, ensuring all communication is professional, timely, and aligned to client expectations.

Manage Cross-Functional Teams
Direct internal teams across operations, culinary, logistics, and commercial, scaling support based on project phase and on-site requirements.

Budget & Financial Control
Manage full event budgets – including forecasting, tracking, invoicing, and reconciliation – with a strong focus on cost efficiency and value delivery.

Drive Operational & Creative Excellence
Oversee food & beverage strategy, retail and hospitality concepts, and creative direction, ensuring each event is both operationally sound and visually impactful.

Ensure Strategic Alignment
Work with the LTA and Absolute Taste leadership to shape long-term plans, maintain brand consistency, and drive innovation across all event functions.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing complex, large-scale live events

• Strong stakeholder and team leadership skills

• Expertise in budgeting and supplier management

• Excellent planning, communication, and time management

• A passion for sport, events, and premium guest experience

• Adaptable, hands-on, and calm under pressure

Why Join Absolute Taste?

We’re a leading name in food and events, delivering exceptional experiences at major UK sporting occasions. This is a rare opportunity to take centre stage on iconic projects and lead at the top of your game.

Apply now to bring your talent to one of the most exciting roles in the UK live events industry!