Senior Events Manager - Maternity Cover

Hearst; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst UK is seeking a Senior Events Manager for maternity cover in London. This key role involves the end-to-end management of events, budget oversight of up to £500k, and leading a team in creating engaging live experiences. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a deep knowledge of the events industry, with opportunities to enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working and gym discounts.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday (plus options to buy more)

Hybrid working

Gym discounts

Charity days

Life assurance

Pension

Social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in similar roles or events.
• Experience managing budgets of 500k.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivering large-scale events in the Hearst Events portfolio.
• Manage and reconcile budgets across all events.
• Support and guide Event Executives and freelance event managers.

Skills

Knowledge of media and events industry

Project management

Budget management

Teamwork skills

Time management

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Senior Events Manager - Maternity Cover, London

Client: Hearst

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 693e36910026

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as our Senior Events Manager – Maternity Cover to start the next chapter in your career.

We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We’ll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.

This is a key senior role within the Hearst Events Team, responsible for delivering operational excellence through the end-to-end execution of a portfolio of physical events across multiple Hearst titles.

We at Hearst believe in the power of live experiences. By bringing our brands to life, we create experiences that enable, inspire, and excite our audiences and clients, fostering deep engagement with Hearst brands. We produce over 40 events annually for our iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Country Living.

About the Role

• Lead on delivering large-scale events in the Hearst Events portfolio
• Provide accurate costings for all event grids within SLA turnaround time
• Plan team resource, capacity management, and freelance procurement
• Execute supplier tenders for costs over 30k, presenting to the contract review board
• Provide regular updates to the MD on event status
• Project management and client liaison for allocated events
• Oversee the delivery of the event portfolio from conception to on-site delivery and post-event support
• Support and guide Event Executives and freelance event managers
• Manage and reconcile budgets across all events, with regular reporting to finance and Portfolio Directors
• Support sponsorship campaigns by delivering contracted event elements in collaboration with marketing and sponsorship teams
• Work with external support agencies including production, AV, PR, and celebrity management
• Collaborate with other departments such as PR, CEO office, and Editorial on event execution
• Issue detailed briefings to stakeholders and actively manage on-site at events
• Work with Editorial to curate content and support talent management pre- and on-site

About You

• Knowledge of media and events industry
• Proven experience in similar roles or events
• Experience managing budgets of 500k
• Knowledge of production, staffing, and talent costs
• Familiarity with UK venues, especially London venues
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
• Teamwork skills within office and event environments
• Flexible work approach and good time management
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and email systems

What We Offer

At Hearst UK, enjoy benefits like 25 days’ holiday (plus options to buy more), hybrid working, gym discounts, charity days, life assurance, pension, and social events.

There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.

Hearst UK is committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to reflect and uplift diverse voices and perspectives in our content and teams.