69 Event Manager jobs in London

Great start to the week … one of your best clients calling and asking you to find an EPM that will implant into a global investment bank!

The beauty of this role is that day in, day out you will be right in the middle of the action. Working closely with your clients in a tight knit team delivering a variety of events across EMEA.

The role itself will see you working on multiple projects all at different stages doing what Event Managers do best;

· Sourcing

· Managing the financials

· Liaising with all internal and external stakeholders

· Building project timelines

· Managing event data (and reporting on this)

· And last but not least, delivering the event

There’s a little more to the role of course and I can provide you with a detailed job description to outline the intricacies of the role and talk to you more about the client if you are keen.

Due to the level and client in question agency experience in B2B events is an absolute must for this role.

Like what you hear? Hit that apply button for the full lowdown .

Eventful is a renowned agency specialising in venue sourcing, incentives, and event management, serving a wide range of clients across various industries. We provide a highly personalised, consultative service tailored to each client's unique needs—whether it’s organising an intimate dinner for 10 or managing a large-scale international conference for 800.

Hybrid working (1-2 days a week in the office, which is in Central London)

Salary: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:  09:30-18:00

Weekly:  37 ½ per week

Closing date: Wednesday 29th October 2025

As a dynamic and passionate Event Manager , you will be at the heart of our mission to create exceptional, tailor-made events. You'll work closely with our team and clients to manage a diverse range of projects from start to finish, from intimate dinners to large-scale international conferences. This role is perfect for a proactive, detail-oriented individual eager to develop their skills in event management (approximately 30%), venue sourcing (approximately 70%), and client relations within a fast-paced, creative agency.

We're looking for someone with a solid understanding of the events industry who thrives on delivering outstanding results. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience and is driven to build strong relationships with clients and suppliers while managing multiple projects simultaneously and keeping a keen eye on the commercial details. 

• Client & Project Management: Collaborate with clients and the internal team to understand event briefs, manage expectations, and ensure seamless communication throughout the event life cycle.
• Financial & Commercial Management: You will be responsible for managing event budgets, ensuring projects are delivered profitably. This includes budget tracking, financial reconciliation, and maintaining a strong commercial awareness in all client and supplier negotiations.
• Venue & Supplier Sourcing: Conduct research to identify and propose the perfect venues and destinations. You'll also negotiate contracts and secure the best rates and concessions with suppliers to deliver maximum value for our clients.
• Proposal Creation: Develop professional, detailed event proposals using Google Sheets and Google Slides, ensuring all information is accurate and aligned with the client's vision.  Confident in presenting options if required.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong, positive relationships with clients and suppliers, consistently providing excellent service to ensure their needs are not just met, but exceeded.
• On-site Management: Take on event management responsibilities, either independently or as part of a team, to ensure the smooth, on-site execution of events.
• Administrative Support: Maintain and update all project files, meticulously tracking actions, deadlines, and budgets to ensure all projects are delivered on time and within financial parameters.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay current with the latest trends and expand your knowledge of venues and destinations by attending industry events, site inspections, and educational trips.

• Experience: At least two years of experience in the events industry is preferred, ideally within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events) sector.
• Financial & Commercial Acumen: The ideal candidate must be comfortable managing event budgets, from initial quoting to final financial reconciliation, and have a solid commercial awareness when negotiating contracts.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional organisational skills and a meticulous eye for detail are crucial for creating accurate proposals and managing complex event logistics.
• Problem-Solving: A self-motivated and proactive approach to tackling challenges and a positive attitude focused on delivering results.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, etc.) is essential.
• Flexibility: The ability to manage multiple live projects and deadlines simultaneously while being adaptable to a hybrid work environment (1-2 days in our Central London office). Overseas travel, with some evenings and weekends.
• Travel: Willingness to travel for both site inspections and on-site event management to ensure high-quality delivery.

As the Harlequins Foundation Events Manager , your role will be to further develop and deliver a range of events and initiatives that the Foundation offers to its supporters to help us to raise the funds we need to deliver our programmes. The role will play a key part in delivering high-profile fundraising events while building the Foundation’s engagement with different communities and supporter types, being instrumental in delivering campaigns and events to engage new audiences with the Foundation’s purpose.

We are seeking to recruit a proactive and enthusiastic person to fill this essential role. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement and within a small Fundraising team, the successful applicant will be responsible for delivering events from matchday activations to Foundation fundraising events.

You will develop key relationships within the Foundation and Club’s network of supporters, suppliers and delivery partners and manage a portfolio of events and activities for a range of supporter groups.

The successful candidate will be experienced in planning and delivering a variety of events, ideally within the charity sector with a focus on fundraising. An ability to provide exceptional experiences, catering to different audiences including both sports fans and high-net worth individuals as appropriate. Some weekend and evening working will be required as part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of a varied portfolio of events and fundraising activities to meet agreed objectives, all of which reflect the spirit and values of the Harlequins Foundation
• Deliver high quality supporter care and stewardship, ensuring a quality experience for supporters at all events that reflect the values and identity of the Foundation, and build long-term relationships with our supporters
• With support of the team where relevant, co-ordinate event logistics; including but not limited to sales, bookings and liaison with supporters and suppliers, material production, event marketing and promotion, set up, and delivery
• Maximise income from our portfolio of events and fundraising activations
• Ensure relevant processes and policies are in place to deliver a successful, profitable events programme
• Oversee the management of fundraising systems and platforms to create the best possible experience for donors and participants
• Assist with all fundraising aspects of events including sourcing, recording and storing auction prizes and working with the team to manage auction fulfilment
• Regularly review the performance of events and fundraising campaigns, make recommendations for improvement, and support decision-making regarding fit of new opportunities for the Foundation
• Cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to Harlequin FC, their partners and sponsors, Quins Supporters Association (QUINSSA), Harlequins Players Association (HPA), event delivery partners and suppliers
• Represent the Foundation both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador for the Foundation and advocating for our work

Experience and skills:

• Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Exceptional events management and project management experience; managing a range of events and budgets in size, profile and scale
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills including budget and project management
• Experience of delivering fundraising events and activations that can engage supporters
• Ability to build excellent relationships especially with supporters, partners, ambassadors and suppliers
• Strong team player and project leadership, ensuring clear and regular communication with the team and stakeholders as appropriate
• Experience of working within the sports charity/sports sector
• Experience of working with high-net-worth individuals or celebrities would be an advantage
• Strong communications skills and decision-making capabilities
• Demonstrates both creative and operational thinking and judgement
• A good knowledge of health and safety requirements around event delivery
• Able to think long-term and support the strategic development of the Foundation
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to differentiate your delivery to meet the needs of the audience
• Ability to keep calm under pressure and maintain a clear head, anticipating risks and solving problems
• Experience in managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables, and stakeholders and to be able to prioritise when needed
• Excellent negotiation skills with proven record of accomplishment
• Hands on, with the ability to lead from the front and support the delivery of our work
• A commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults
• An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities issues both in the workplace and the wider community

Work Location: Four days a week in Twickenham (one WFH), with some evening and weekend working as part of the role.

Salary: £32,000-35,000 depending on experience.

To apply for the role, please fill out an application from ( ) and send it along with a cover letter to outlining your suitability for the role. 

All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT US

Total Management Group is widely recognised as a world-leading provider of event and travel solutions. We are currently seeking a motivated candidate to join our fast-growing Events division, Total Management Events.

With a wealth of experience, strong supporting services, and a commitment to our values, Total Management is renowned for delivering seamless, thought-out, and top-quality event and travel solutions to global corporate clients, leading brands, and respected industry names.

At Total Management Group you have the opportunity to join a creative and dynamic team, providing unique and personalised experiences, elevating the ordinary and striving for excellence. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and grow within the event management industry.

ABOUT THE JOB

As Event Manager, you are responsible for the successful project delivery of events across our key accounts, taking accountability of everything from product sourcing and distribution through to completion. This is an opportunity to grow in this hands-on multifaceted fast paced role. Working on event briefs, client proposals and merchandise requests for some of the leading brands and industry names. Enhancing our client and customer experience by working creatively, proactively and thinking outside of the box. Overcoming business challenges, providing solutions, developing relationships, and working to deadlines.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Event Planning, Logistics and Coordination:

• Assist with event logistics, including managing invitation lists, tracking RSVPs, and supporting attendee communication.
• Conduct research on global venues and locations.
• Support in researching, selecting, and coordinating with vendors (venues, catering, AV, etc.), assisting with contract administration, and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Assist with site visits and coordinate with onsite personnel as directed.
• Support the planning of event aspects from conception to completion, including contributing to the development of detailed timelines and run-of-show documents.
• The role will require travel

Budget and Financial Administration:

• Assist with managing event budgets for small to medium-sized events, tracking expenses, reconciling invoices, and supporting post-event financial tasks.
• Coordinate shipments, printing requests, and other event-related expenses.

Relationship Support:

• Support in building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, suppliers, strategic partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures under guidance.

Technology and Tools:

• Gain a good understanding of Event AV and production by supporting senior team members.
• Utilise event management software (e.g., Cvent) and other digital tools for event communications, registration, and reporting under supervision.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.

Time, Communication and Reporting:

• Support communication across departments and assist in providing timely project updates to internal leadership and clients.
• Contribute to producing event evaluation summaries and recommendations.
• Maintain event calendars and assist with providing reporting to relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong time management, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and work effectively to deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Approximately 2-3 years of experience in event support, coordination, or management in an agency, production company, or similar environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Developing problem-solving, negotiation, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external clients, and vendors.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work remotely with video calls and collaborative tools.
• High level of organization and attention to detail, with a focus on accurate tasks and documents.
• Willingness to travel and work after-hours as required for events.
• Fluency in English is essential and proficiency in other languages is a bonus.

WHY TOTAL MANAGEMENT

We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, providing career development and growth with competitive salaries. We have an employee focused culture and an active employee engagement. Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2025 and 2024.

Working closely with the UK (London) and US (New York) office and traveling with clients to execute events globally, there will be traveling and spending periods of time abroad, for client site visits and to facilitate events. This role offers a significant opportunity to learn and grow your event management career.

WHAT IS ON OFFER

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working, 4 days in the office and 1 day from home
• Additional 14 days per year work from home
• Medicash medical based benefit scheme
• Tech & Cycle Scheme
• Preferential Travel Rates
• Monthly Pay Day Meals & Company Socials

We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.

Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here.

Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we’re looking for an Event Manager to join our team with Prestigious Events across London , Scotland , and Northern Ireland .

Location: London with some travel to Scotland, and Northern Ireland

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, predominantly Monday-Friday (flexibility is required)

Key Responsibilities

• End to end event management for a series of prestigious events throughout the year
• Provide clear communication and regular updates to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Budget management, logistics coordination, vendor negotiation, and marketing promotion
• Responsible for project management, overseeing all aspects from planning to completion to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all aspects of an event from start to finish
• Must possess excellent communication and organisational skills
• Must be flexible as you will be required to travel extensively to meet with potential clients for event planning briefs, vendors
• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service
• Strong leadership or supervisory experience in a similar hospitality or contract catering role

What's in it for you?

Working with Company Of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Hiring Senior Events Manager (Events and Ad Agency exp) - UK

job location: London, UK

Job Title: Senior Events Manager

Role Summary

The Senior Event Manager is a strategic leader and business growth driver , responsible for planning, managing, and delivering high-profile events and activations while also bringing in new business opportunities to the agency.

This role combines operational excellence and creative vision with a hunter mentality , ensuring the agency not only executes world-class events but also continuously expands its client portfolio.

The Senior Event Manager will oversee a team of event professionals, manage key client relationships, and actively identify, pitch, and secure new business opportunities , contributing directly to the agency’s growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Planning

• Lead the strategic planning and conceptualization of events, ensuring they align with client objectives and brand positioning.
• Develop detailed event plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Provide creative direction to elevate event concepts and guest experiences.
• Identify new formats, technologies, and trends to innovate event design and execution .

Project & Operational Management

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of events, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality delivery.
• Manage vendor selection, negotiations, and relationships to secure competitive pricing and top-tier services.
• Supervise all logistics, including venue management, permits, equipment, catering, and staffing.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments and contingency planning for seamless execution.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legal standards.

Client Management & Relationship Building

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering transparency, trust, and proactive communication.
• Lead client presentations, proposals, and post-event reviews.
• Position yourself as a strategic advisor , guiding clients on event trends, strategies, and innovation.
• Build long-term relationships to drive repeat business and referrals .

Business Development & Growth

• Actively bring in new business by identifying and pursuing potential clients, projects, and partnerships.
• Maintain a hunter mentality , continuously seeking ways to expand the agency’s event portfolio.
• Represent the agency at networking events, industry gatherings, and pitch opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, RFP responses, and pitch presentations to win new business.
• Collaborate with leadership to set and achieve revenue growth targets .
• Track and report on business development activities and pipeline progress.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of event coordinators, executives, and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture focused on creativity and excellence.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities to grow team skills and capabilities.
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure efficiency and high performance.

Financial Management

• Build and manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability.
• Track and control expenses across all event activities.
• Forecast revenue and provide regular financial updates to leadership.
• Maximize ROI for both clients and the agency.

Post-Event Reporting

• Conduct comprehensive event evaluations, capturing success metrics and lessons learned.
• Deliver detailed reports including audience data, engagement insights, and client feedback.
• Recommend improvements to enhance future event performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in event management, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale events and winning new business through pitches and networking.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of event production, logistics, and vendor management.
• Knowledge of event tech platforms for registration, engagement, and analytics.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management tools.
• Familiarity with project management and CRM tools.

Soft Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with hunter mentality for driving new business.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• New business revenue generated from acquired clients and projects.
• Growth of event accounts through repeat business and referrals.
• Successful, seamless execution of events within budget and timeline.
• Client satisfaction and retention rates.
• Team performance, development, and retention.

Profitability of managed projects and overall revenue growth

Events Manager

We are looking for a creative and organised Events Manager who is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences and championing professional standards in psychotherapy, to join our Membership Team.

Position:  Events Manager
Location:  Hybrid – Remote working with monthly presence at York House, London
Salary:  £41,231 per annum (full time equivalent)
Hours:  Full time, 35 hours per week (part-time considered, minimum 21 hours)
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9am Monday 20th October 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

About the role

As the Events Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the events programme – from our flagship annual conference to member webinars, roundtables and stakeholder events.

This is a hands-on role with strategic impact. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, members, and partners to ensure every event reflects our values, raises our profile, and supports our mission to advance psychotherapy and protect the public.

You’ll oversee the full event lifecycle – from concept and design through to logistics, budget management, and evaluation – ensuring that all our events are inclusive, engaging and professionally delivered across in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

About you

You’re an experienced events professional with at least two years’ experience managing diverse events from end to end. You bring creativity, attention to detail, and strong project management skills, with the ability to work independently while contributing collaboratively to a small, friendly team.

You’ll be confident liaising with members, speakers and suppliers, balancing multiple priorities, and ensuring every event runs smoothly and achieves its objectives. You are motivated by the mission and share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Experience in a membership, charity, or professional standards environment would be an advantage.

About the Organisation

The employer is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Alongside professional support for members, they are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies, and emotional and mental wellness for the benefit of all. They represent training organisations and over 9,000 individual therapists - working privately or in the NHS or voluntary sector - offering a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches or modalities.

Their charitable objectives are to promote:

• the art and science of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for the public benefit;
• research in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling and to disseminate the results of any such research;
• high standards of education and training and practice in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling
• the wider provision of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for all sections of the public

Other roles you may have experience in could include  Events Coordinator, Conference Manager, Events and Engagement Officer, Programme and Events Lead, Membership Events Manager, or Events and Communications Officer.

PLEASE NOTE:  This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Events Content Manager

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: Competitive Salary

Contract: Part-time – 3-4 days per week

Job Type: Temporary starting asap - until end of December 2025

Our client, a membership organisation is currently recruiting for an experienced and strategically minded temporary Events Content Manager to lead the design, planning and delivery of their event programmes. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to contribute to high-profile events that engage senior leaders, inform policy discussions and deliver tangible value to their members.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development & Research

• Lead the development of event agendas across priority themes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Define clear event outcomes and curate engaging and informative speaker briefings.
• Identify, secure and manage credible expert speakers.
• Undertake detailed research into policy and economic developments, incorporating member feedback and stakeholder insights into programme design.
• Ensure events attract relevant and high-calibre audiences.

Event Delivery & Impact

• Take an outcome-driven approach to event design, selecting formats, venues and facilitation methods that maximise value for members.
• Produce high-quality post-event reports and summaries to extend the impact of events.
• Develop sector knowledge through regular engagement with senior stakeholders and industry leaders.
• Oversee and coordinate with the Event Operations Assistant to ensure seamless event delivery.

Collaboration & Promotion

• Work closely with internal teams to create effective marketing and communications materials, including event webpages, newsletter content and promotional campaigns.
• Take ownership of all event deliverables, ensuring they are delivered to the highest professional standard.

Person Specification

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in conference production or content development , ideally within policy, business or economic fields.
• Proven ability to manage the full conference cycle, from research and agenda setting through to speaker acquisition and event delivery.
• Experience engaging with senior executives, with the ability to contextualise expertise and build strong professional relationships.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic portfolio development and new event idea validation across international relations, economics, politics, finance or technology.
• Strong project management skills, ideally within a membership organisation, charity, public sector or third-sector environment.
• Evident interest in UK policymaking, government relations and economic development .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional and insightful content.

To apply for the Events Content Manager role please send us your CV, and indicate your notice period.

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

Great start to the week … one of your best clients calling and asking you to find an EPM that will implant into a global investment bank!

The beauty of this role is that day in, day out you will be right in the middle of the action. Working closely with your clients in a tight knit team delivering a variety of events across EMEA.

The role itself will see you working on multiple projects all at different stages doing what Event Managers do best;

· Sourcing

· Managing the financials

· Liaising with all internal and external stakeholders

· Building project timelines

· Managing event data (and reporting on this)

· And last but not least, delivering the event

There’s a little more to the role of course and I can provide you with a detailed job description to outline the intricacies of the role and talk to you more about the client if you are keen.

Due to the level and client in question agency experience in B2B events is an absolute must for this role.

Like what you hear? Hit that apply button for the full lowdown .