Senior Events Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Event Manager to oversee a flagship annual event hosting over 5,000 guests. This role demands a proactive leader with extensive event project management experience, particularly in high-volume hospitality settings. You will coordinate logistics, manage budgets, and ensure a seamless guest experience while working closely with various internal departments. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for delivering outstanding events, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing large-scale hospitality events.
• Strong understanding of service logistics and temporary event infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of high-profile events.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders and ensure service excellence.

Skills

Event Project Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Logistics Coordination

Catering Operations

Job description

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On behalf of our client, a respected leader in premium event hospitality, we’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Event Manager to take full ownership of one of their flagship annual events, a four-day, large-scale experience hosting over 5,000 guests.

This is a senior-level opportunity for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and has a strong background in delivering high-volume events, particularly on greenfield sites or within premium hospitality settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end planning, delivery, and post-event evaluation of this high-profile event
• Act as the main point of contact for the client, managing relationships with senior stakeholders and ensuring service excellence throughout
• Coordinate closely with internal departments - culinary, logistics, finance, staffing - to deliver a seamless, high-quality guest experience
• Oversee all event logistics, including the setup of temporary kitchens and hospitality spaces, supplier management, and on-site delivery
• Manage and report on detailed budgets with full accountability across the project life cycle

About You:

• You bring extensive experience in event project management, ideally with a background in greenfield or large-scale hospitality events
• You have a strong understanding of catering operations, service logistics, and temporary event infrastructure
• You’re confident working with senior stakeholders and leading large, multidisciplinary teams
• You’re financially minded, with experience in budget management and reconciliation
• You’re calm under pressure, highly organised, and solutions-focused with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding events

Why This Role?

This is a chance to play a pivotal role in one of the UK’s most recognised sporting and hospitality experiences, working alongside a highly skilled and supportive team known for delivering with excellence and precision! If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!