Senior Events Lead - Global Experiences & Strategy

Unbridled; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Occasional international travel

Right to work in UK

Job summary

Unbridled is hiring a Senior Event Manager to lead client events, exhibitions and experiential projects from brief to completion. You will manage multiple projects, coordinate internal teams and external partners, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires strong client relationships, commercial awareness, and hands-on delivery in a fast-paced agency environment. The role covers UK and international events, with hybrid working in Bromley, Greater London.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within an events agency, exhibitions or experiential environment.
• Proven experience delivering events from concept through to completion.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Experience managing event budgets and project finances.
• Excellent organisational and project management capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with wider teams.
• Desirable: experience using Procim, Smartsheet or similar PM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple events, exhibitions, and experiential projects from initial brief through to successful completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle and managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Translate client objectives into innovative event solutions and delivery plans that achieve agreed business outcomes.
• Develop and manage project timelines, critical paths, governance documentation, and reporting to ensure effective project control.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, venues, and external partners to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee all event logistics, including venue management, accommodation, travel, production, and operational requirements.
• Lead onsite event and exhibition delivery in the UK and internationally, ensuring exceptional client and attendee experiences.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Create, manage, and reconcile project budgets, ensuring strong financial control and alignment with commercial objectives.
• Monitor project profitability, forecasting, and financial performance, proactively identifying risks, efficiencies, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Source, negotiate, brief, and manage suppliers and event partners, ensuring quality delivery, compliance, and value for money.
• Ensure supplier contracts, quotations, insurance, risk assessments, and compliance documentation are secured and maintained as required.
• Support resource planning across projects, including freelancer engagement, workload balancing, and capacity management.
• Mentor and support Event Executives and junior team members, sharing best practices and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Contribute to new business activity through proposal development, costings, pitch support, and identifying opportunities for account growth.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring compliance with company processes, health & safety requirements, sustainability initiatives, project close‑out activities, and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Event delivery

Client relationships

Budget management

Project management

MS Office

Independent working

Tools

Procim

Smartsheet

Job description

Unbridled is hiring a Senior Event Manager to lead client events, exhibitions and experiential projects from brief to completion. You will manage multiple projects, coordinate internal teams and external partners, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires strong client relationships, commercial awareness, and hands-on delivery in a fast-paced agency environment. The role covers UK and international events, with hybrid working in Bromley, Greater London.