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Absolute Taste

Bicester, United Kingdom

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25.09.2025

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About the Role

We’re looking for a confident, experienced Senior Event Manager to lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of three high-profile LTA tournaments . Reporting into the Head of Events, this role is central to Absolute Taste’s commitment to delivering world-class live events with innovation, quality, and precision.

Lead Full Event Delivery
Take ownership of three large-scale LTA tournaments, overseeing all phases from pre-planning through to live delivery and post-event wrap-up.

Act as Primary Client Liaison
Serve as the main point of contact for senior LTA stakeholders, ensuring all communication is professional, timely, and aligned to client expectations.

Manage Cross-Functional Teams
Direct internal teams across operations, culinary, logistics, and commercial, scaling support based on project phase and on-site requirements.

Budget & Financial Control
Manage full event budgets – including forecasting, tracking, invoicing, and reconciliation – with a strong focus on cost efficiency and value delivery.

Drive Operational & Creative Excellence
Oversee food & beverage strategy, retail and hospitality concepts, and creative direction, ensuring each event is both operationally sound and visually impactful.

Ensure Strategic Alignment
Work with the LTA and Absolute Taste leadership to shape long-term plans, maintain brand consistency, and drive innovation across all event functions.

• Experience managing complex, large-scale live events

• Strong stakeholder and team leadership skills

• Expertise in budgeting and supplier management

• Excellent planning, communication, and time management

• A passion for sport, events, and premium guest experience

• Adaptable, hands-on, and calm under pressure

We’re a leading name in food and events, delivering exceptional experiences at major UK sporting occasions. This is a rare opportunity to take centre stage on iconic projects and lead at the top of your game.

Apply now to bring your talent to one of the most exciting roles in the UK live events industry!