Lead Event Project Manager

Unibail-Rodamco Germany GmbH; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Event & Experiential Lead, responsible for delivering premium events across UK centres. You will manage teams, oversee event logistics, and maintain the highest quality standards while driving impactful experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to innovate within the dynamic world of retail events.

Benefits

Pension plan

Bonus scheme

Medical and dental insurance

Gym discounts

Health check-ups

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in event and brand experiences.
• Excellent technical event management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the UK retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the events function, overseeing design and production.
• Manage logistics and all aspects of event production.
• Ensure health & safety, sustainability, and accessibility.

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Event & Experiential Lead, UK page is loaded

Senior Event & Experiential Lead, UK

Apply locations Westfield London time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id JBR_00004030

This is a rare opportunity to join the dynamic marketing team for Westfield UK as the Senior Event & Experiential Lead for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will be responsible for overseeing and delivering unforgettable events and experiences across our UK centres. In this role, you will work with high-profile brands and contribute to innovative experience campaigns across a broad range of categories, including fashion, beauty, food and lifestyle.

As a key leader within the UK team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring we are delivering best-in-class experiences. You will bring creative flair, staying ahead of industry trends, coupled with a deep knowledge of the events and retail landscape, and robust commercial acumen focused on achieving business goals.

Leading all events, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all key stakeholders. Your natural leadership and 'can-do' attitude are essential to ensure the seamless execution of multiple large-scale projects. You will expertly manage internal teams and suppliers to drive efficiencies and project success, always prioritising operational excellence. Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work are crucial for bringing our experiential briefs to life.

Success in this role depends on your effective management and ability to lead and inspire both direct reports and wider project teams. This is an exciting role for someone who is ready to make a strategic impact, support and empower a high-performing team, and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

What you will be doing…

• Lead the events and experiential function for the UK region , overseeing the design, development and production of innovative event concepts that deliver global brand consistency but with strong local relevance .

• Own the logistics — you will m anage all aspects of event production, including large budgets, pre-production logistics planning, vendor selection, hiring, onsite execution, as well as post-event wrap-up .

• Champion and personally demonstrate best practice in creative process, event planning, budgeting setting, budget control and event delivery.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of event producers , fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture ; oversee team resourcing, workflow, and project allocation in collaboration with the Head of Marketing.

• Ensure health & safety, sustainability and accessibility are integral to all production activity ; ensuring all internal and external event stakeholders deliver in line with Westfield policies and procedures.

• Manage all physical and technical components of the event, including floorplan layout, venue build-out, AV production, branding, signage, AV/tech infrastructure and logistics .

• Ensure all Health and Safety, Risk Management and other appropriate procedures and licences are up to date and in line with current legislation.

• Stay at the forefront of new trends , event formats , vendors and brand partners to ensure all events & experiences feel fresh, culturally relevant, and best-in-class .

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including leasing , marketing, risk , and production teams, to ensure alignment, smooth logistics , and effective delivery of even ts .

What skills, experience, and knowledge will you need to be successful?

• You bring 8+ years of experience delivering premium and large-scale event and brand experiences, ideally within fashion, beauty, lifestyle, luxury, or culture sectors .

• Your unmatched attention to detail ensures consistently high-quality and impactful event delivery.

• You have e xcellent technical event management skills, including contractor and supplier management, event logistics and operations , health & safety and event sustainability.

• You’re an effortless communic ator and strong project leader, with an ability to manage complex group s of stakeholders so nothing is missed and everyone is invested in the outcome

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to develop strong internal & external relationships

• Self-starting, motivated and highly personable, with a p roactive, resourceful, can-do attitude.

• Calm under pressure – ability to maintain a professional, calm nature and instil a sense of order with colleagues in times of pressure while meeting deadlines

• You’ve got the contacts, the instincts, and the ideas – and you’re always two steps ahead of the scene.

• You’re commercially sharp – budge ting and business targets don’t scare you.

• Extensive knowledge of the UK retail industry and best practice event production is a must .

• A strong understanding of production & technical production is essential, including CDM legislation.

Who are we?

At Unibail -Rodamco-Westfield (URW), we develop and operate a portfolio of sustainable, premium, mixed-use real estate assets across Europe and the United States. Driven by our purpose to Reinvent Being Together, we are committed to accelerating urban regeneration and rethinking how we live together in cities. Today, 2,000 dedicated individuals are working together to reshape the future of real estate and shopping centres, creating innovative, engaging spaces that truly redefine community connections.

Our flagship destinations are more than just places; they're the heartbeat of the community. We empower our employees to make a real impact through volunteering, DE&I programs, and leading ESG efforts. URW is at the forefront of experiential entertainment, constantly pushing boundaries to craft unforgettable in-person and digital experiences. By surprising and delighting our customers, we create magical moments and reinvent togetherness in every interaction.

Within our Northern Europe Region - spanning the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK - we own and manage eight exceptional assets. These include Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Westfield Mall of the Netherlands and Stadshart Amstelveen.

Why work for us:

We put people development and learning at the heart of what we do. We'll help you master your role, build your technical skills, and take advantage of top-notch management and leadership programs. From face-to-face workshops to our global online learning resources, we encourage you to make learning a part of your daily routine.

We offer a fantastic pension plan, bonus scheme, and plenty of other incentives. We also prioritise your health and wellbeing, training employees as mental health ambassadors to support and educate our team. Plus, you can sign up for medical and dental insurance, gym discounts, health check-ups, and more.

Want to know more about what it's like working at URW? Visit our site: https://www.urw.com/join-us/life-at-urw.

What Matters to Us:

At URW, our purpose is to Reinvent Being Together , reimagining how people and communities connect, socialise, and experience dynamic moments in unique and meaningful ways.

We are proud to promote equal opportunities and embrace diversity in profiles, experiences, and skills. At URW, we believe that diversity is the cornerstone of our success, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment that respects, values, celebrates, and leverages individual differences to their fullest potential.

We evaluate each application with fairness and without discrimination based on disability, age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics. Our commitment is to provide equal access to our services for everyone. If you require any adjustments for your interview, please let us know in advance, so we can support you accordingly.

Join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference in your local communities!

Create more. Achieve more. Dare more.

At URW, we welcome the passionate, the strong-willed, the enthusiasts, the fresh thinkers.

Here, ambition meets expectation and excitement meets commitment. We all come together to make urban regeneration and the transformation of retail happen.

We provide an environment where one can grow and evolve. We see internal movement and international mobility as cornerstones for further growth. In our culture of continuous learning, talented and inspiring people can quickly become leaders.

We believe diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.