Senior Events manager 1 year contract

Love Success plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization seeks a Senior Events Manager for a 1-year contract offering up to £56,500. You will lead the planning and execution of up to 70 events annually while managing a direct report. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and a degree in Events Management or a related field.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in events management across a wide variety of formats.
• Financially astute with experience managing significant event budgets.
• Able to commit to a 1-year contract, starting in July.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of a broad range of events.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders including corporate clients and local authorities.
• Oversee a significant events budget and ensure effective financial management.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Event Planning

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Events Management or related field

Job description

Senior Events Manager 1 Year Contract | Up to £56,500 | Hybrid WorkingAre you an experienced events professional with a proven track record of delivering a diverse portfolio of events and managing multiple stakeholders? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, non-profit organisation at the forefront of cultural, networking, and business events that help ensure London remains a thriving hub for businesses, residents, and visitors.

The Role:

Working closely with corporate clients, cultural partners, and local authorities, you will lead the delivery of up to 70 events annually. You will collaborate with the marketing team to strengthen brand awareness and contribute to the wider communications strategy.You will also have one direct report, an Events Officer, providing you with valuable support in this fast-paced, varied role where excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of a broad range of events.Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including corporate clients, local authorities, and cultural organisations.Oversee a significant events budget, ensuring effective financial management and value for money.Work closely with the marketing team on brand alignment and promotional strategies.Support corporate social responsibility projects, contributing to the organisation's wider strategic objectives.Attend and contribute to Board meetings, representing the events function and sharing key updates.Provide leadership and coaching to the Events Officer to ensure high performance and professional development.Flexibility to attend events outside standard working hours as required.

The Candidate:

Degree educated, ideally in Events Management or a related field.Substantial experience in events management across a wide variety of formats.Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with local authorities, corporate clients, and cultural/community organisations.Financially astute with experience managing significant event budgets.Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.Able to commit to a 1-year contract, starting in July.

The Offer:

This is a unique opportunity to join an ethical, dynamic organisation that will give you significant exposure across a broad range of sectors and event formats. If you are an experienced, proactive events professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment, we want to hear from you.Apply now to start your new role in July.

Love Success is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.