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Job Title: Experiential – Account Director

Location: Hybrid (UK-based with travel across UK & Europe)

Reporting To: Head of Client Services and the Chief Experiential Officer

Contract Type: 13 month FTC – Mat Leave Cover

About brandformula

brandformula is a strategic marketing agency that brings brands to life through impactful, insight-led experiences across events, exhibitions, and activations. We work with ambitious brands in the financial services sector, delivering bold creative thinking and flawless execution.

We are now looking for a confident, commercially driven Account Director – Experiential to lead our growing team, shape strategic direction, and deliver standout experiences across the UK and Europe.

The Role

As the Experiential – Account Director, you’ll oversee the day-to-day management of the Experiential team while driving growth, ensuring operational excellence, and acting as a senior client lead. Reporting into the Head of Client Services and the Chief Experiential Officer, you will work strategically across the agency, helping to integrate experiential thinking into broader client solutions and collaborating with other departments on upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

This is a role for a strong leader who is not only strategically minded but also comfortable making confident decisions, leading from the front, and mentoring others.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Experiential team (3 direct reports), providing daily support, development, and performance oversight
• Be the key client contact for dedicated accounts, while supporting wider relationship management across all experiential projects
• Drive sales and growth within the Experiential function, identifying new opportunities and leading cross-agency upsell initiatives
• Oversee and manage end-to-end project delivery, from client brief through to final execution
• Confidently pitch and present to senior stakeholders, articulating strategic thinking and creative direction
• Maintain regular reporting and performance metrics, providing insight to the Executive Director and wider leadership team
• Work closely with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, cost management, and creative integrity
•  Collaborate with exhibition designers and builders, demonstrating a solid understanding of materials, build methods, finishes, costs, and technical language
• Ensure full financial oversight of the team’s work, including budget creation, estimate development, invoicing and reconciliation
• Champion innovation within the team – identifying fresh formats, technologies, and experiential trends
• Support team development – act as a mentor, provide training and advice, and create an environment for growth and learning
• Travel as required across the UK and Europe to oversee live event delivery (including occasional weekend travel during peak periods)

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in experiential marketing, events, or exhibitions
• Strong background in managing both client relationships and internal teams
• Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration and growing business through upselling
• A confident, strategic mindset – not afraid to make big decisions or challenge the status quo
• Deep understanding of exhibition build processes, with fluency in materials, finishes, and build costs
• Skilled in supplier and budget management, with strong commercial acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and Canva 
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work at pace, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple workstreams effectively
• Passionate about delivering industry-leading experiences and supporting team development

Why Join brandformula?

• At brandformula, you’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team that’s passionate about creating exceptional work. You’ll have the autonomy to shape ideas, drive growth, and lead exciting projects across Europe and beyond.

• Assisting with venue research, booking, and management.
• Supporting the planning and execution of event logistics, including catering, AV, and staffing.
• Liaising with vendors, suppliers, and clients to ensure smooth event operations.
• Developing event schedules and timelines.
• Creating marketing materials and promotional content for events.
• Managing event registration and attendee communication.
• Providing on-site support during events, ensuring everything runs according to plan.
• Assisting with post-event evaluations and reporting.
• Learning about budgeting and financial management for events.

• Lead the culinary team in all aspects of food preparation and service for events.
• Design innovative and appealing menus that cater to diverse tastes and dietary requirements.
• Source high-quality ingredients from reputable suppliers, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimise waste.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Oversee the training, scheduling, and performance management of kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with event managers and clients to conceptualise and execute bespoke menus.
• Control food costs and ensure profitability of culinary operations.
• Develop and implement recipes and cooking techniques to ensure consistency and quality.
• Contribute to the overall success and reputation of the catering company through exceptional culinary offerings.

• Professional culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3/4 in Professional Cookery) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume catering or hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in menu development, fine dining, and event catering.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Creative flair and passion for culinary innovation.
• Ability to manage budgets and control food costs effectively.
• Strong communication skills, including proficiency in remote collaboration tools for planning and recipe development.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing event demands.

A newly created position for an Event Coordinator to join a growing organisation has come up. If you are highly organised, professional and great at planning, this could be a fantastic role for you!

Why join our client?

• Great benefits
• Remote working
• Growing organisation
• Newly created role

The Events Coordinator position involves:

• Planning and managing the logistics of events and open days
• Supporting with the launch and re-launch events
• Working with managers to make sure things are on schedule
• Focus on target locations and event objectives
• Making sure events are delivered smoothly at all times
• Working with different stakeholders and make sure you know about their requirements
• Collaborating with the marketing team to develop and deploy event materials
• Resolving any issues that might arise at events
• Carrying out event follow ups when required

To be considered for the Event Coordinators position you will:

• Be extremely proactive
• Maintain fantastic communication skills both written and verbal
• Have fantastic project management skills
• Be able to adapt and travel when required
• Be highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks

If you are looking for a remote role where no day will be the same, then this is a great position!

European Head Office of International Wellness Company are looking for an Event Coordinator to join their Milton Keynes team.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE BASED IN MILTON KEYNES, 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE, 3 DAYS HOME.

Work with event owners to plan and execute event logistics for events across EUROPEAN markets. Create strong working relationships with venues and third-party partners to help bring the events to life. Organise staff activities.

Core Responsibilities

To plan and execute tour events for Europe ensuring expansion strategy across Europe is supported

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• Liaise with Market Development Managers on their plans for events in their regions of responsibilities
• Working closely with Wellness Advocates to plan and execute corporate sponsored events throughout Europe.
• Coordinating event plans to support the Market Development Managers for conferences and meetings including liaising with suppliers, notifying internal teams, collating Marketing/Events collateral and adhering to deadlines
• Work closely with all departments in order to facilitate a successful event.
• Researching venues for potential events and for any other requirement
• Assisting the team across a variety of events and marketing activities
• Helping the team to set up and execute events from 50 - 11,000 + attendees, across 29 countries in Europe on-site and representing the company
• Responsible for various large event assignments.
• General project management and administrative responsibility including venue booking, speaker liaison, travel and delegate management
• A variety of event admin support including, data entry, spreadsheet management

and general admin support

• Providing general day-to-day event support to the Senior Events Coordinator

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong communication, attention to detail, organising and planning skills.
• Ability to use initiative, demonstrate confidence and assertiveness when dealing with issues
• Ability to demonstrate innovation and good judgement/ problem solving skills when making decisions around event organisation and management
• Ability to take responsibility for tasks and see things through to the end
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and a willingness to travel frequently and work evenings or weekends
• Ability to learn new systems and processes
• Intermediate level IT skills, especially in Excel, Word and Power Point
• Works well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Proactive, positive 'can do’ approach to tasks
li>A good sense of humour

A newly created position for an Event Coordinator to join a growing organisation has come up. If you are highly organised, professional and great at planning, this could be a fantastic role for you!

Why join our client?

• Great benefits
• Remote working
• Growing organisation
• Newly created role

The Events Coordinator position involves:

• Planning and managing the logistics of events and open days
• Supporting with the launch and re-launch events
• Working with managers to make sure things are on schedule
• Focus on target locations and event objectives
• Making sure events are delivered smoothly at all times
• Working with different stakeholders and make sure you know about their requirements
• Collaborating with the marketing team to develop and deploy event materials
• Resolving any issues that might arise at events
• Carrying out event follow ups when required

To be considered for the Event Coordinators position you will:

• Be extremely proactive
• Maintain fantastic communication skills both written and verbal
• Have fantastic project management skills
• Be able to adapt and travel when required
• Be highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks

If you are looking for a remote role where no day will be the same, then this is a great position!

A newly created position for an Event Coordinator to join a growing organisation has come up. If you are highly organised, professional and great at planning, this could be a fantastic role for you!

Why join our client?

• Great benefits
• Remote working
• Growing organisation
• Newly created role

The Events Coordinator position involves:

• Planning and managing the logistics of events and open days
• Supporting with the launch and re-launch events
• Working with managers to make sure things are on schedule
• Focus on target locations and event objectives
• Making sure events are delivered smoothly at all times
• Working with different stakeholders and make sure you know about their requirements
• Collaborating with the marketing team to develop and deploy event materials
• Resolving any issues that might arise at events
• Carrying out event follow ups when required

To be considered for the Event Coordinators position you will:

• Be extremely proactive
• Maintain fantastic communication skills both written and verbal
• Have fantastic project management skills
• Be able to adapt and travel when required
• Be highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks

If you are looking for a remote role where no day will be the same, then this is a great position!