Event Management Lead

Job description

Event Management Lead

Up to £50k + up to 10% bonus

Hybrid - 3 days a week in London

The Role

This is a senior, highly visible leadership role, owning the company's most ambitious and commercially significant client programmes and setting the creative and strategic direction of event delivery.

As Event Management Lead, you will operate as a trusted partner to major global brands, combining commercial leadership, creative authority, and end-to-end accountability at the highest level.

You will play a pivotal role in growing and shaping the events division, driving its commercial success and expanding its capabilities as demand continues to scale.

This role includes leading pitch activity, owning high-value proposals, and building and managing a trusted network of freelancers to deliver world-class events globally.

The organisation combines deep event expertise with a powerful technology platform, enabling clients to plan, source, and deliver events more efficiently and effectively. Trusted by major brands to support their wider meetings and events programmes, the business plays a central role in shaping how clients approach event planning, from early-stage requirements through to delivery. With a strong track record and continued growth, it offers a highly credible and visible environment for senior event professionals to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end planning and delivery of corporate events

• Leading complex logistics across in-person, virtual, and hybrid events

• Acting as senior point of contact for clients throughout the event lifecycle

• Creating and presenting event proposals and pitch documentation

• Contributing to and leading new business pitches

• Managing budgets, commercial terms, and supplier negotiations

• Leading on-site event delivery

• Working closely with internal teams and external partners

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in event management

• Strong agency or consultancy background preferred

• Proven experience in pitching and proposal development

• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Comfortable managing multiple complex projects simultaneously

Why Apply

This role offers the opportunity to work within a respected organisation with a strong reputation, delivering high-profile events and taking on a senior level of responsibility within an experienced team.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English