Senior Project Manager - Events

Nteractive; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Maternity pay

Wellbeing initiatives

Birthday off

Summer hours

Volunteer day

Referral scheme

Job summary

Nteractive is a global events and communications agency seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning and delivery of large-scale events from brief to onsite execution for a global client portfolio.

You will translate client objectives into robust project plans, manage budgets and risks, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless attendee experiences while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience within an events agency environment.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale conferences, meetings and complex event programmes.
• Incentive travel experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project management of large-scale conferences, events and complex workstreams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and delivery schedules.
• Ensure project documentation, budgets and reporting remain accurate and up to date throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Take ownership of event delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to agreed objectives.
• Build strong and trusted relationships with clients, venues, hotels and suppliers.
• Negotiate supplier, hotel and venue contracts to secure value for money and commercial success.
• Lead project teams onsite, ensuring smooth and successful event execution.
• Lead, support and mentor project team members; share knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Leadership

Multitasking

Excel

Vendor negotiation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Nteractive

Location: UK, Surrey (Hybrid - max 1 day a week)

At Nteractive, we bring experiences to life.

We're a global events and communications agency that helps some of the world's leading technology and lifestyle brands connect with their audiences through unforgettable experiences. From flagship conferences and incentive programmes to product launches, exhibitions, internal communications and digital campaigns, we create experiences that inspire action and build meaningful connections.

Our success is built on collaboration, creativity and operational excellence. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Events team and lead the delivery of complex, high-profile projects across our global client portfolio.

About The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the planning and delivery of large-scale events and experiences from initial brief through to onsite execution and post-event review.

Working closely with Account Directors, Project Directors and specialist teams across the agency, you'll translate client objectives into robust project plans, ensuring every detail is managed effectively, budgets are controlled, risks are mitigated and events are delivered to the highest possible standard.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on complexity, enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, and takes pride in creating seamless attendee experiences while building trusted client relationships.

What you'll be doing

Event & Project Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end project management of large-scale conferences, events and complex workstreams
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and delivery schedules
• Ensure project documentation, budgets and reporting remain accurate and up to date throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Take ownership of event delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to agreed objectives

Client & Supplier Management

• Build strong and trusted relationships with clients, venues, hotels and suppliers
• Act as a key point of contact throughout the planning and delivery process
• Negotiate supplier, hotel and venue contracts to secure value for money and commercial success
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and partners to ensure exceptional service delivery
• Position Nteractive as a trusted expert in event logistics and attendee experience

Financial Management

• Develop and manage event budgets, forecasts and financial reporting
• Monitor project profitability and proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Ensure strong commercial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver maximum value while maintaining quality

Onsite Leadership

• Lead project teams onsite, ensuring smooth and successful event execution
• Provide direction to internal teams, venues and suppliers
• Troubleshoot challenges and implement practical solutions under pressure
• Ensure every event delivers an exceptional experience for attendees and clients alike

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, support and mentor project team members
• Share knowledge and best practice across the wider team
• Champion the continuous improvement of Nteractive's project management processes and frameworks
• Analyse post-event feedback and data to identify opportunities for future enhancements and efficiencies

What you will bring

• Significant project management experience within an events agency environment
• Proven experience delivering large-scale conferences, meetings and complex event programmes
• Incentive travel experience is advantageous
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience negotiating and managing venue, hotel and supplier contracts
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen with experience managing event budgets
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall technical proficiency
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Why you'll love working here

• Work with some of the world's most recognised technology and lifestyle brands
• Deliver exciting events and experiences across the globe
• Join a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team
• Opportunity to work across a wide variety of event formats and client programmes
• International travel opportunities
• Be part of a growing agency where your ideas, expertise and development are valued

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Pension Scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
• Private Medical Insurance & Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Wellbeing & Inclusion initiatives (including EAP)
• Birthday Day Off
• Summer Hours
• Volunteering Day
• Rewards & Recognition incentives
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work from home and attend the office as required for collaboration and client needs
• Minimum broadband speed of 25MB download / 2MB upload
• Willingness and ability to undertake international travel throughout the year
• Flexibility to occasionally work across different time zones to support global projects

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional events, thrive in a fast-paced agency environment, and enjoy turning complex projects into seamless experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are Experience Architects with an ambition to cultivate client trust and brand value.

We are a people first agency where our passion and boundless collaboration combine to deliver excellence for our clients. We are commercially aware and drive value for our clients and Nteractive by seeking efficiencies and cost effectiveness without compromising the creative vision. We are forward thinking and constantly pushing ahead for ourselves and our clients.

We are specialists in the technology sector. We create incredible live brand experiences – the sort that really make a difference. Experiential marketing campaigns, product launches, conferences, incentive programmes, exhibitions, VIP experiences, store launches, hospitality programmes, digital campaigns, brand films, internal communications programmes and much more.

Our Commitment

We eagerly seek individuals who bring diversity of background, experience, and thought to create an engaging work environment, foster innovation and better understand and meet the needs of our users. We encourage people from underrepresented and/or marginalized backgrounds, including BIPOC, LatinX, LGBTQ+, women, and people with disabilities, to apply.