This is a stand-alone, events-first role with full ownership of a UK-wide events programme. You will plan, deliver, attend, and lead a diverse portfolio of events end-to-end, acting as the single point of accountability for quality, delivery, and outcomes.
The events programme includes large-scale, physical events such as industry competitions and conferences, formal evening events, and a programme of online sessions and partner-led activities. You will manage suppliers, venues, contractors, and budgets, and act as the primary contact for customers, partners, speakers, and internal stakeholders.
This role suits someone who thrives on ownership, structure, and responsibility, is comfortable working independently, and performs confidently under pressure. You will be highly visible at events, leading on-site delivery while also representing the organisation professionally to senior stakeholders and customers.
You will work 37.5 hours per week (between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday) on a flexible basis to suit both you and business needs. Due to the nature of events delivery, travel and additional hours will be required around peak delivery periods.
Key Responsibilities
Events Management & Delivery
You will own the events programme end-to-end, with responsibility for planning, scheduling, delivery, and continuous improvement. This includes:
- Planning and delivering a portfolio of approximately 10–15 events per year, including conferences, awards dinners, large-scale competition events, webinars, and partner sessions
- Designing and managing the annual events calendar, acting as the primary decision-maker in consultation with customers, commercial teams, and senior stakeholders
- Leading all aspects of event planning, from concept and logistics through to on-the-day delivery and post-event reporting
- Attending and leading events on site, acting as the main point of contact for customers, partners, judges, speakers, and suppliers
- Coordinating venues, event builds, AV, catering, signage, materials, contractors, and logistics
- Managing event budgets, supplier contracts, and cost control
- Delivering complex, physical events such as exhibition-style competitions, including venue setup, scoring operations, spectator areas, and health & safety oversight
Stakeholder, Supplier & Partner Management
- Acting as the single accountable lead for all event stakeholders
- Managing relationships with venues, suppliers, contractors, and external partners
- Working in a matrix with internal teams across commercial, operations, and finance functions
- Communicating clearly and confidently with senior customers and partners
- Identifying opportunities to support commercial growth, retention, and long-term relationships
Risk, Safety & Compliance
- Owning risk management for all events, including safety, compliance, and operational planning
- Ensuring events are delivered safely, professionally, and in line with required standards
- Managing supplier and logistical risk, particularly for large, complex events
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Producing post-event reports covering attendance, performance, costs, and outcomes
- Capturing insights to improve future events and delivery processes
- Reviewing systems, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and resilience
- Identifying opportunities for automation or improved use of technology where appropriate
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- At least 3 years’ experience delivering partner- or customer-facing events, including physical, large-scale events and virtual formats
- Proven experience owning events end-to-end as the primary accountable lead
- Strong supplier, venue, and budget management experience
- Confidence operating independently and making decisions under pressure
- Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, particularly in live, on-site environments
- Willingness to travel and work flexibly around event delivery
Desirable
- Experience delivering exhibition-style or competition-based events
- Experience working within regulated, technical, or operational environments
- Experience managing risk, safety, and compliance for live events
- Familiarity with CRM systems or event data tracking
- Experience coordinating external agencies or contractors
- A degree in Events, Communications, or a related field
The application process:
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