Event Manager

Job description

AJ Chambers are assisting a top International Law Firm with the hire of a New Events Manager.

The Events Manager leads the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a firm-wide events programme, supporting Business Development teams and fee earners. The role manages a team of three and oversees a diverse calendar of UK and international events, including conferences, seminars, webinars, client dinners, hospitality events, and partner conferences

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an annual events strategy aligned with business and client development goals
• Lead the planning and execution of high-profile and complex events, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high standard
• Manage event communications, invitations, attendee engagement, and post-event follow-up
• Oversee event budgets, supplier relationships, payments, and cost control
• Use CRM and email marketing systems (InterAction and Vuture) to manage invitations, attendee data, and reporting
• Measure event effectiveness through attendance, engagement, ROI, and feedback analysis
• Maintain event records, calendars, best-practice guidelines, and filing systems
• Collaborate with Marketing and BD teams globally and support webinars and podcast
• Manage conference attendance, hospitality activities, and external partnerships
• Mentor and manage two Events Executives and one Events Assistant
• Stay informed on industry trends, event technology, and best practices

Skills & Experience

• Proven event management experience, including planning, budgeting, delivery, reporting, and on-site management
• Strong team leadership and people management skills
• Experience delivering events within a professional services environment
• Excellent project management, communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills

Working Pattern

• Core hours: 9:30am–5:30pm, with flexibility required for out-of-hours events
• Office-based 3 days per week, aligned with the events schedule

For further information please contact Ella Britton

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-08-2026

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