Senior Events Manager

Peninsula; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula is seeking an experienced Head of Events / Senior Events Manager to lead the strategy and delivery of the company’s event programme, setting the direction, standards and governance for exceptional client experiences.

The role can be based out of London or Gibraltar, reporting to Marketing & Communications, and requires proven leadership, strategic planning and senior stakeholder engagement to grow a hybrid event portfolio.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading premium, relationship-focused event programmes.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong strategic planning and portfolio management skills.
• Senior stakeholder partnering and influencing abilities.
• Experience growing hybrid event portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Own the events strategy and annual programme aligned to objectives, client needs and brand positioning.
• Establish portfolio planning, prioritisation and delivery cadence with clear success measures.
• Lead and develop the Events Manager/Coordinator, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Provide senior oversight for flagship events with high production standards.
• Own governance, risk, timelines and measurement from concept to post-event evaluation.
• Oversee budgets, vendors, contracts and post-event reporting.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Event leadership

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Senior stakeholder engagement

Team development

Job description

Description

This role can be based out of London or Gibraltar.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Events / Senior Events Manager to lead the strategy and delivery of Peninsula’s event programme, setting the direction, standards and governance that ensure consistently exceptional client experiences.

Department

Marketing & Communications

Location

London

Description

This role can be based out of London or Gibraltar.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Events / Senior Events Manager to lead the strategy and delivery of Peninsula’s event programme, setting the direction, standards and governance that ensure consistently exceptional client experiences.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the events strategy and annual programme, aligned to business objectives and company priorities, client needs and brand positioning
• Establish portfolio planning, prioritisation and delivery cadence, ensuring clear objectives, audiences, success measures and plans for each event
• Lead, coach and develop the Events Manager / Coordinator, setting objectives, managing performance and building capability / succession
• Provide senior oversight for flagship events, driving high production standards, clear workstream accountability and stakeholder alignment
• Own events governance, risk and compliance controls, timelines, communications and measurement frameworks from concept through to post-event evaluation
• Own financial oversight for assigned events, including budget development, vendor procurement, contract negotiation, expense management, reconciliation and post-event reporting
• Identify opportunities for innovation, scalability and continuous improvement, incorporating stakeholder feedback and evolving client expectations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive experience leading premium, relationship focused event programmes –
• Proven leadership capability, including driving high performance culture, coaching and team development
• Strong strategic planning and portfolio management skills, with the ability to set standards and deliver at pace across multiple priorities
• Demonstrable senior stakeholder partnering and influencing skills
• Experience in growing hybrid event portfolio

Desirable

• Experience of influencing local stakeholders (non-events) to facilitate successful events