26 Event Managers jobs in Hackney Wick

Job Title: Event Manager - EMEA
Location: Hybrid (Remote Mostly with travel as needed)
Contract Length: 12 Months with potential extension
Payrate - 32 - 36 per hour Inside IR35

We're looking for an experienced Event Manager to join a global technology company's EMEA marketing team on a 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of both in-person and virtual events-from small customer engagements (30-100 attendees) to large-scale flagship events (500-1,000 attendees).

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver events that enhance brand presence, drive pipeline, and create meaningful customer experiences. Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills are essential.

• Plan and execute regional events (virtual & in-person) across EMEA.
• Own event strategy, logistics, registration, and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and external vendors.
• Use tools like Cvent for registration and event tracking.
• Ensure all events follow GDPR, brand, and sustainability guidelines.
• Support industry sponsorships and third-party event participation.

• 4+ years of event management experience, ideally in a global company.
• Proficient in Cvent and Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (GDPR, sustainability, etc.).

This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo. pandey @ randstad. Co. uk

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Event Manager - EMEA
Location: Hybrid (Remote Mostly with travel as needed)
Contract Length: 12 Months with potential extension
Payrate - 32 - 36 per hour Inside IR35

We're looking for an experienced Event Manager to join a global technology company's EMEA marketing team on a 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of both in-person and virtual events-from small customer engagements (30-100 attendees) to large-scale flagship events (500-1,000 attendees).

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver events that enhance brand presence, drive pipeline, and create meaningful customer experiences. Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills are essential.

• Plan and execute regional events (virtual & in-person) across EMEA.
• Own event strategy, logistics, registration, and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and external vendors.
• Use tools like Cvent for registration and event tracking.
• Ensure all events follow GDPR, brand, and sustainability guidelines.
• Support industry sponsorships and third-party event participation.

• 4+ years of event management experience, ideally in a global company.
• Proficient in Cvent and Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (GDPR, sustainability, etc.).

This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo. pandey @ randstad. Co. uk

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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

• Business: emap
• Brand : Quality Food Awards
• Base Location: Croydon, London
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
• Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 DOE + Bonus

About our company and the brand:

emap is a progressive B2B media, content, events, subscription and networking business. We connect influential people and organisations with a high-value network of decision-makers, data and ideas through our industry-leading B2B portfolio of brands.

Quality Food Awards (QFA) has been running for over 45 years in the UK and over 10 years in Ireland. QFA is a large-scale product awards programme for the grocery retail and foodservice sectors.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

The Event Manager will be responsible for overseeing the logistics for QFA’s awards, judging and bespoke events.

Working within a team of 3, alongside QFA’s Marketing Manager and Sales Manager the Event Manager will report into the QFA Brand Director and be responsible for all operational elements of the QFA event portfolio.

The Event Manager will work in a hybrid setting, based in our Croydon office, 3 days per week and working from home 2 days a week. During judging periods, the Event Manager will be expected to work onsite, up to 5 days a week, sometimes for periods of up to 3-4 weeks.

The Event Manager will be expected to travel regularly, particularly to Dublin, where we run the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards and Judging. The successful candidate will assume logistical responsibility of the QFA event portfolio and will oversee the events from inception through to execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a network of contract and freelance support in the lead up and during judging events taking ownership of recruitment and onsite processes.
• Collaborate with central operations team and utilise junior support where required throughout the year, identifying key points for additional support.
• Become an ambassador for the brand, attend networking events and build a network of senior contacts in the industry. Build exceptional working relationships with judges.
• Manage a portfolio of pre-defined leading industry awards and judging days (physical & virtual) on time, below budget, and to the required standard – ensuring that brand values are met
• Management of P&L/Budgets for individual events with a focus on value for money and maximising contribution to the wider business. Tracking and monitoring P&L of individual events – including revenue, costs and profit
• Thorough knowledge and tight control of the cost base for each event, ensuring profit targets are beaten
• Building cross functional relationships with internal stakeholders to support the success and strategic aims of the event and/or brand.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers including AV teams, venues, entertainers, etc. negotiating to ensure the best value is achieved.
• Manage customer relationships with critical and strategically important sponsors, judges and delegates, acting as a point of contact. Problem solving, decision making and escalating issues as they arise. Ensuring that the overall experience is positive, exceeds expectations and collates customer feedback identifying areas for improvement.
• Fulfill sponsorship deliverables with attention to detail to maximise return on investment.
• Analysing year on year performance and leading or participating in event debrief discussions, identifying future trends or improvements.
• Identifying areas for event growth and future opportunities for the brands, particularly new launches in the grocery retail sector
• Proof-reading content throughout the event process.
• Responsible for ownership, accountability, and reporting for all logistical elements of the allocated events
• Implementing and scheduling event timelines and planning cycle according to planning framework, ensuring all deadlines are adhered to.
• Managing and assisting with full awards entry process.
• Managing awards judging days – both in person and virtually. Inviting and maintaining regular communication with judges and VIPs.
• Accurate and regular reporting upwards of revenues, profits and KPI’s vs target, recording weekly entries and shortlist conversion rates.
• Communicate regularly and coherently all relevant information and key developments with your line manager and full project team.
• Working with AV providers to create full-scale first class event production, collating shortlist, winners, and sponsors content to create awards presentations etc.
• Liaise with event venues on menus, final numbers, specific event requirements and function sheet.
• Produce Risk Assessments and collate Health & Safety documentation from all third-party suppliers.
• Working with the Marketing and Content teams to deliver on brand digital and print collateral including proofing and testing event websites, ensuring all event content is brand-aligned and meets guidelines.

Skills and Experience:

• 2-3 years minimum experience working in a B2B role in awards.
• Experience in delivering complex projects/bespoke events, ability to apply own initiative and ideas to process implementation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of managing costs within a budget.
• Experience of risk assessments/health and safety/contingency planning
• Ability to network, connect and foster relationships of a senior level
• A personal passion or work experience in food and drink preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication, with strong negotiation skills.
• A strategic thinker with excellent planning, and organisational skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure, maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Commercially focused with a strong understanding of finance, profit and loss statements and budgets.
• Able to read and interpret data effectively.
• Takes a creative approach to every-day challenges
• Capability to multitask effectively, and prioritise a high-volume workload across multiple projects.
• Can demonstrate sound judgement with the ability to interpret and analyze complex and sensitive information.
• A team player, but secure working independently and on own initiative.
• Proactive and confident – Not afraid to constructively challenge ideas, where appropriate.
• Confident at building strong working relationships both internally and externally.
• Willingness to travel abroad for events and be onsite for long periods of time.

Personal Attributes:

• Confident and enthusiastic events professional
• Organised and resourceful
• Self-motivated, self-sufficient and accountable
• Deadline driven and results orientated
• Team player
• Sharp attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible to change

What we offer

Learning & Development:

At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees.

Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, events management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology . We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives.

To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialized programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy.

Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees.

• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• One additional day of leave per year- Celebration Day
• Health plan
• Life assurance
• Private virtual GP access
• Seasonal flu jabs available at the office
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Retail discount vouchers
• Rail season ticket loans
• Pension scheme
• One paid volunteer day per year
• Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations
• Work from home during August
• Income protection and more

Privacy: Metropolis Group respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. We comply with data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation which regulates the processing of data and ensures that your data is processed fairly and lawfully, is kept secure and only that data necessary for any processing is kept. You can see our privacy policy at

Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

Job Title: Event Manager

Line Manager: Head of Sales & Events

Introduction to Wild by Tart

Wild by Tart is a unique, multipurpose venue that houses a neighbourhood restaurant, bar, events space, retail store and photography studio. Set in a former power station and coal store, the 9,000 sq. ft site is filled with natural light and alive with greenery.

Wild by Tart offers a positive, nurturing, and dynamic working environment, where we encourage our team members to grow with us. We work together as a team, taking care of each other and our guests. We are looking to work with ambitious, enthusiastic people, who are passionate about food, drinks, and hospitality.

Our cooking is driven by seasonal, local produce, with a creative and flavour-focused approach.

Job Description

Wild by Tart are looking for a competent and experienced Event Manager who can hit the ground running. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering and running numerous events ranging from small canapé events to large scale dinners. They will have experience working in external catering as well as within a venue. The successful candidate will be client facing, so strong communication and people skills is key.

Key responsibilities include:

Sales & Proposals

·Effectively manage incoming event enquiries, response times and catering selling guidelines in accordance to Tart standards

·Promote each event area and catering offerings in an engaging and informative way to both corporate and private clients

·Work alongside the marketing schedule and strategy to drive event business

·Maintain strong knowledge of latest trends in the hospitality industry

·Responsible for managing client’s event budgets

Conversion

·Ensure booking conversion by executing effective sales and negotiation techniques including face to face visits and creative sales processes

Contracting

·Ensure all contracts are issued and signed in accordance to Wild by Tart’s policies and procedures and deposits are received as required

·Ensure all booking forms, menus, set up are completed and issued in a timely manner

Planning

·Ensure all events are planned to high standards and according Wild by Tart’s brand guidelines

·Managing clients from the initial inquiry through to the execution of the event

·Booking and managing FOH staff

·Working with both front of house and back of house teams to ensure the smooth end to end running of events

·Provide a personalised guest experience, strong selling skills and in-depth product knowledge

·Manage multiple events at the same time both internal and external

·Hands on wherever possible with all manner of events

·Liaise with Line Managers to build sales, analyse and report on events to develop business

·Carry out post event follow up calls to guests to build guest relations, improve service and support other booking opportunities

Finance

·Prepare all relevant documentation for weekly events meetings

·Maximise revenue at all times, working to budgets and targets while maintaining agreed service standards

Health and Safety

·Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene

·Understand all fire, first aid and accident procedures

·Provide a safe and secure environment for guests and the team at all times

·Maintain clean and tidy-working areas at all times

Ideal candidate:

·Minimum 3 years’ experience in venue and catering  

·Fluency in English, written and spoken

·Excellent written skills and ability to write personable, persuasive and professional emails

·Able to work on own initiative and self-motivated

·Meticulous organisation and attention to detail, able to prioritise a demanding workload

·Excellent communication skills

·Level-headed and consistent in nature, trustworthy and reliable

·Ability to work flexibly under pressure

·A passion for great food, service and people

What we offer

- Complimentary welcome dinner for two – we would like you to experience the full Wild by Tart experience

- 50% off for parties up to six people, and 25% off for parties up to eight people. Bring your friends and family to experience Wild by Tart!

- Access to mental health counselling sessions, plus legal and financial aid via Hospitality Action, our employee assistance programme

- Wild by Tart wine cellar – cost price on all wines

- We take pride in providing excellent staff meals

- Employee referral scheme

- Enhanced parental leave

- Flexible scheduling

- Paid development courses, WSET, management training

- Daily team drink after your shift

- Excellent local business discounts including yoga, pottery, skincare, meditation, gyms

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum DOE (including Tronc)

Senior Event Manager, London / Hybrid, 45-52k. A fantastic opportunity to join this award winning, global events agency that produce and deliver award ceremonies, gala dinners, conferences, incentive trips, meetings, and product launches through the UK and Internationally.  You will be responsible for managing the design and delivery of a wide range of events for key clients.

Senior Event Manager Responsibilities
 

• End to end event management from producing creative brief concepts and event project plans through to the logistics and successful delivery of events. 
• Manage event budgets.
• Oversee supplier management, venue sourcing and contract negotiations. 
• Coordinate delegate management Support with RFP's and client pitches so support the organisation with their growth plans 
• Delivery of live events and management of staff ensuring their are fully briefed on necessary details. 
• Travel as required for client meetings and onsite event delivery. 

Senior Event Manager Skills and Experience Required
 

• Prior events management experience gained within an integrated, events or experiential agency or possibly someone that has worked client side with experience delivering a wide range of events. 
• Experience managing small and large scale event budgets. 
• Strong project management skills. 
• Ability to lead and manage teams 
• Excellent stakeholder and account management skills. 
• Flexible to travel for onsite events in the UK and globally which will occasionally involve evenings and weekends. 

Senior Event Manager Additional Details
 

• A basic salary in the region of 45,000 - 52,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Bonus and Benefits.
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in Central London office with option to work remotely 2 days a week). This may vary dependant on events and business needs.  

Senior Event Manager, London / Hybrid, 45-52k. A fantastic opportunity to join this award winning, global events agency that produce and deliver award ceremonies, gala dinners, conferences, incentive trips, meetings, and product launches through the UK and Internationally.  You will be responsible for managing the design and delivery of a wide range of events for key clients.

Senior Event Manager Responsibilities
 

• End to end event management from producing creative brief concepts and event project plans through to the logistics and successful delivery of events. 
• Manage event budgets.
• Oversee supplier management, venue sourcing and contract negotiations. 
• Coordinate delegate management Support with RFP's and client pitches so support the organisation with their growth plans 
• Delivery of live events and management of staff ensuring their are fully briefed on necessary details. 
• Travel as required for client meetings and onsite event delivery. 

Senior Event Manager Skills and Experience Required
 

• Prior events management experience gained within an integrated, events or experiential agency or possibly someone that has worked client side with experience delivering a wide range of events. 
• Experience managing small and large scale event budgets. 
• Strong project management skills. 
• Ability to lead and manage teams 
• Excellent stakeholder and account management skills. 
• Flexible to travel for onsite events in the UK and globally which will occasionally involve evenings and weekends. 

Senior Event Manager Additional Details
 

• A basic salary in the region of 45,000 - 52,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Bonus and Benefits.
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in Central London office with option to work remotely 2 days a week). This may vary dependant on events and business needs.  

Spook is a luxury event catering company based in London, delivering refined, seasonal food and drink with personable, exceptional service. For over a decade, we’ve partnered with the world’s most respected brands, organisations, and individuals, names like Prada, Hermès, Loewe, Gagosian, Apple and Sotheby’s. Our work is known for its creativity, elegance, and attention to detail.

Alongside our event work, we operate Archway, our neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Battersea. Listed in the Michelin Guide, Archway is celebrated for its ingredient-led cooking and monthly changing menus that champion the very best of the seasons.

JOB TITLE

Senior Event Manager

REPORTS TO

Founder & Director

JOB OVERVIEW

We’re seeking an exceptional Senior Event Manager to join our core team at Spook. This is a pivotal role, responsible for leading the delivery of large-scale, high-budget events from concept to completion.

You will act as the key point of contact for our clients, some of the most discerning in the world, and will oversee every detail of planning, logistics, and execution. You’ll work closely with our chefs, operations team, and suppliers to ensure a seamless, elegant guest experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with extensive experience at one of London’s top catering or event production companies, looking to bring their talent to a creative, independent team where they can make their mark.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex, multi-layered events with a strong focus on quality, detail, and originality.
• Manage logistics, timelines, supplier relationships, and staffing to ensure exceptional execution across all touchpoints.
• Oversee post-event reporting and continuous improvement processes.

Client Engagement & New Business

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic and creative guidance throughout the event lifecycle.
• Build enduring relationships that foster repeat bookings, referrals, and long-term partnerships.
• Contribute to business development by pitching proposals and securing new high-profile clients.

On-Site Leadership

• Lead the front-of-house delivery at events, ensuring calm, confident execution with an eye on every detail.
• Motivate and guide junior team members, freelancers, and front-of-house staff to deliver consistently high standards.
• Solve problems in real-time with poise and clarity under pressure.

Financial Ownership

• Build, manage, and report on event catering budgets of over £150k, ensuring profitability without compromising quality or guest experience.
• Collaborate with our finance team to monitor event margins and forecast revenue accurately.

Venue & Supplier Relationships

• Strengthen and grow relationships with London’s most prestigious venues and suppliers.
• Help secure Spook’s place on exclusive venue lists through consistent delivery and proactive engagement.

ABOUT YOU

• Extensive Experience: Minimum 5 years in high-end event catering, with 1+ years in a senior role. You’ve likely worked at one of the leading catering or luxury event companies.
• Client-Focused: Adept at managing HNW and brand clients with discretion, confidence, and care.
• Commercially Sharp : Experienced in pricing, budgeting, and delivering strong event profitability.
• A Natural Leader: Calm under pressure, solutions-driven, and confident managing both teams and client expectations.
• Detail-Oriented: Nothing gets past you—you pride yourself on excellence, not just adequacy.
• Well-Connected: You know your way around London’s venues, planners, and event scene.
• Flexible: Able to work evenings, weekends, and long days when the job demands it.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and year-end bonus
• Work from home on Mondays and Fridays
• A chance to shape events for some of the world’s most iconic brands
• Creative, collaborative working environment
• Daily lunches provided
• 50% off at Archway, our Michelin Guide-listed restaurant
• Annual away days and supplier trips
• Opportunity for career progression as we grow
• CODE Hospitality membership (discounts at 600+ restaurants, bars, hotels)
• Weekly yoga classes

If you're an experienced event professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-touch, design-led environment, and you’re ready to bring your talent to a company that values creativity, precision, and personality, we’d love to hear from you.