Senior Events Executive

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events specialist is seeking a Senior Events Executive in Slough to oversee the logistics of 14+ annual B2B conferences. The role involves venue negotiation, supplier coordination, and ensuring event excellence. Join a collaborative team with strong values on equality and employee inclusion.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Perkbox

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing logistics for multiple conferences.
• Strong commercial awareness and supplier negotiation skills.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office; confident presenting budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for 14+ B2B conferences annually.
• Own venue sourcing, cost negotiation, contracts and floorplans.
• Coach junior event staff and introduce branding improvements.

Skills

Logistics management

Supplier negotiation

Attention to detail

Client-first mindset

Commercial awareness

Job description

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We're working with a global events specialist that delivers insight-rich B2B conferences across high‑impact industries like defence, energy, and pharma. With over 14 annual events to their name, they’ve earned a reputation for precision logistics and strong client relationships. Now, with expanding portfolios and new venue partnerships, they’re hiring a Senior Events Executive to take ownership of end-to-end delivery and drive innovation in event execution.

The Senior Events Executive will run the full logistics lifecycle of 14+ events per year—from venue negotiation to speaker coordination and on-the-ground execution. This role is central to keeping events smooth, well-branded, and commercially sharp.

The Senior Events Executive will…

– Manage all logistics for 14+ B2B conferences annually

– Own venue sourcing, cost negotiation, contracts, and floorplans

– Maintain first‑class relationships with delegates, sponsors, and suppliers

– Coach junior event staff and share best practice processes

– Introduce branding and operational improvements year‑on‑year

You Will Need

– Proven experience managing logistics for multiple conferences

– Strong commercial awareness and supplier negotiation skills

– Meticulous attention to detail, even under pressure

– A client‑first mindset with a solution‑oriented approach

– Fluency in Microsoft Office; confident presenting budgets and savings

Why You’ll Love It

– 25 days’ holiday + volunteering & public duty leave

– Private Medical, Life Assurance, and Income Protection

– Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans, and Perkbox

– Culture of trust, collaboration, and open communication

Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.