28 Events Management jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the group's events portfolio, aligned with brand objectives and market trends.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of all events, from initial concept and budget development to execution and post-event analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented event professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, suppliers, and venue partners.
• Source and negotiate contracts with venues, caterers, entertainment providers, and other suppliers to ensure optimal value and quality.
• Manage event budgets meticulously, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded while maximizing profitability.
• Develop innovative event concepts and themes that enhance brand positioning and guest experience.
• Ensure all events comply with relevant health, safety, and legal regulations.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices in event management.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and ensure client satisfaction.

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in luxury event management, with a significant portion in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing large-scale, high-profile events for diverse clientele.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• Outstanding negotiation, budgeting, and financial management capabilities.
• Creative flair and a keen eye for detail, with a passion for delivering unforgettable experiences.
• Strong understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry landscape.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in event management software and digital collaboration tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, and fully remote work environment.
• This role requires flexibility to travel occasionally for site inspections and key event engagements.

Location: UK Management College (UKMC)

Contract type: Full-time, permanent (subject to probation)

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Role Summary

We are seeking a visionary and committed Course Director to lead the BA (Hons) Events Management programme at UKMC. This course blends creativity, design, and project management with a strong focus on live experience production, enabling students to develop as both highly effective event managers and imaginative “experience architects.”

The Course Director will take overall responsibility for the academic management and day-to-day running of the course, ensuring its effective delivery, quality, and growth. This includes curriculum development, teaching, assessment, quality assurance, student experience, and staff leadership. The postholder will have a key role in maintaining strong industry links and supporting students’ employability, while ensuring compliance with UKMC, partner university and regulatory standards.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Management and Performance of the Course

• Oversee the performance, quality and student experience of the BA (Hons) Events Management programme by monitoring and responding to key performance indicators, including student feedback, progression, and attainment.
• Lead course-level committees, team meetings, and ensure effective organisation of assessment and examination boards.
• Coordinate recruitment, admissions, induction, timetabling, and teaching arrangements in collaboration with central teams.
• Manage course delivery across multiple modes of study (including potential evenings and weekends) with appropriate academic and administrative support.
• Act as the first point of contact for students on the course, providing academic leadership, pastoral guidance, and ensuring the student voice is embedded in decision-making.

Curriculum Development

• Lead the design, development, and periodic review of the BA (Hons) Events Management curriculum across Levels 4–6.
• Ensure the programme reflects sector best practice, industry needs, and aligns with partner university validation requirements.
• Embed sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation in teaching and assessment design.
• Contribute to the cross-disciplinary development of UKMC’s teaching and learning strategies.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Teach across all levels of the programme, including the design and delivery of modules.
• Oversee assessment planning, moderation, and feedback processes, ensuring fairness, rigour, and compliance with awarding partner requirements.
• Encourage innovative approaches to pedagogy, making full use of digital learning technologies and live project-based learning.
• Supervise students’ live event projects, external client collaborations, placements, and final-year dissertations.

Quality Assurance

• Produce annual monitoring reports, contributing to continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with UKMC and awarding body standards, the Office for Students (OfS), and relevant sector benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate student records, monitoring progression and attainment.
• Support periodic reviews, validations, and external examiner processes.

Industry Engagement and Scholarship

• Maintain strong professional networks within the events and festivals sector to support student employability, live projects, and guest lectures.
• Engage in scholarship and professional development, ensuring the programme reflects contemporary practice and industry changes.
• Promote UKMC and the Events Management programme externally, enhancing its visibility and reputation.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education

Essential:

• A postgraduate qualification (Master’s or above) in Events Management, Business, Tourism, Creative Industries, or a related subject.
• Fellowship (or willingness to achieve Fellowship) of Advance HE.

Desirable:

• PhD or higher-level research qualification.
• Teaching qualification (e.g. PG Cert in HE or equivalent).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of the events and festivals industry, including current trends, sustainability, and creative practice.
• Ability to design, deliver, and lead a degree-level curriculum.
• Understanding of assessment practice and feedback approaches in HE.
• Ability to lead and motivate academic staff and students in a collaborative and inclusive way.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Competence in the use of digital learning platforms and IT for teaching and administration.
• Commitment to widening participation, equality, and student-centred education.

Desirable:

• Established professional or academic networks relevant to the events and creative industries.
• Experience of engaging in pedagogical research or professional practice that informs teaching.

Experience

Essential:

• Substantial experience of teaching and assessment in higher education.
• Proven experience of academic leadership at programme or module level.
• Experience of supporting students from diverse backgrounds and widening participation groups.
• Evidence of curriculum design and development.
• Experience of managing people, resources, and processes in an HE setting.

Desirable:

• Industry experience in event management, festival production, experiential marketing, or creative project leadership.
• Experience of working within collaborative or franchise partnerships in UK higher education.
• Track record of research, knowledge exchange, or consultancy relevant to events management.

Why Join UKMC?

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a dynamic course at the forefront of creative higher education. As Course Director, you will guide students through a practice-led, industry-focused programme that develops the next generation of creative event professionals. You will join a forward-looking institution committed to high-quality teaching, widening participation, and student success. UKMC offers a supportive environment with opportunities for research, scholarship, and professional development, as well as close collaboration with validating university partners and industry stakeholders.

Location: UK Management College (UKMC)

Contract type: Full-time, permanent (subject to probation)

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Role Summary

We are seeking a visionary and committed Course Director to lead the BA (Hons) Events Management programme at UKMC. This course blends creativity, design, and project management with a strong focus on live experience production, enabling students to develop as both highly effective event managers and imaginative “experience architects.”

The Course Director will take overall responsibility for the academic management and day-to-day running of the course, ensuring its effective delivery, quality, and growth. This includes curriculum development, teaching, assessment, quality assurance, student experience, and staff leadership. The postholder will have a key role in maintaining strong industry links and supporting students’ employability, while ensuring compliance with UKMC, partner university and regulatory standards.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Management and Performance of the Course

• Oversee the performance, quality and student experience of the BA (Hons) Events Management programme by monitoring and responding to key performance indicators, including student feedback, progression, and attainment.
• Lead course-level committees, team meetings, and ensure effective organisation of assessment and examination boards.
• Coordinate recruitment, admissions, induction, timetabling, and teaching arrangements in collaboration with central teams.
• Manage course delivery across multiple modes of study (including potential evenings and weekends) with appropriate academic and administrative support.
• Act as the first point of contact for students on the course, providing academic leadership, pastoral guidance, and ensuring the student voice is embedded in decision-making.

Curriculum Development

• Lead the design, development, and periodic review of the BA (Hons) Events Management curriculum across Levels 4–6.
• Ensure the programme reflects sector best practice, industry needs, and aligns with partner university validation requirements.
• Embed sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation in teaching and assessment design.
• Contribute to the cross-disciplinary development of UKMC’s teaching and learning strategies.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Teach across all levels of the programme, including the design and delivery of modules.
• Oversee assessment planning, moderation, and feedback processes, ensuring fairness, rigour, and compliance with awarding partner requirements.
• Encourage innovative approaches to pedagogy, making full use of digital learning technologies and live project-based learning.
• Supervise students’ live event projects, external client collaborations, placements, and final-year dissertations.

Quality Assurance

• Produce annual monitoring reports, contributing to continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with UKMC and awarding body standards, the Office for Students (OfS), and relevant sector benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate student records, monitoring progression and attainment.
• Support periodic reviews, validations, and external examiner processes.

Industry Engagement and Scholarship

• Maintain strong professional networks within the events and festivals sector to support student employability, live projects, and guest lectures.
• Engage in scholarship and professional development, ensuring the programme reflects contemporary practice and industry changes.
• Promote UKMC and the Events Management programme externally, enhancing its visibility and reputation.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education

Essential:

• A postgraduate qualification (Master’s or above) in Events Management, Business, Tourism, Creative Industries, or a related subject.
• Fellowship (or willingness to achieve Fellowship) of Advance HE.

Desirable:

• PhD or higher-level research qualification.
• Teaching qualification (e.g. PG Cert in HE or equivalent).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of the events and festivals industry, including current trends, sustainability, and creative practice.
• Ability to design, deliver, and lead a degree-level curriculum.
• Understanding of assessment practice and feedback approaches in HE.
• Ability to lead and motivate academic staff and students in a collaborative and inclusive way.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Competence in the use of digital learning platforms and IT for teaching and administration.
• Commitment to widening participation, equality, and student-centred education.

Desirable:

• Established professional or academic networks relevant to the events and creative industries.
• Experience of engaging in pedagogical research or professional practice that informs teaching.

Experience

Essential:

• Substantial experience of teaching and assessment in higher education.
• Proven experience of academic leadership at programme or module level.
• Experience of supporting students from diverse backgrounds and widening participation groups.
• Evidence of curriculum design and development.
• Experience of managing people, resources, and processes in an HE setting.

Desirable:

• Industry experience in event management, festival production, experiential marketing, or creative project leadership.
• Experience of working within collaborative or franchise partnerships in UK higher education.
• Track record of research, knowledge exchange, or consultancy relevant to events management.

Why Join UKMC?

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a dynamic course at the forefront of creative higher education. As Course Director, you will guide students through a practice-led, industry-focused programme that develops the next generation of creative event professionals. You will join a forward-looking institution committed to high-quality teaching, widening participation, and student success. UKMC offers a supportive environment with opportunities for research, scholarship, and professional development, as well as close collaboration with validating university partners and industry stakeholders.

• Lead the development and implementation of our remote-first catering strategy, focusing on virtual events, bespoke meal kits, and curated dining experiences delivered directly to clients' homes or offices.
• Oversee all aspects of virtual event catering, from initial client brief and menu design to logistics coordination and post-event analysis.
• Manage and mentor a geographically dispersed team of catering specialists, event coordinators, and culinary advisors, fostering a collaborative and high-performance remote culture.
• Establish and maintain robust relationships with a network of high-quality food suppliers, ensuring adherence to stringent quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Develop and manage budgets for virtual catering projects, ensuring profitability and cost-efficiency without compromising on quality.
• Innovate and continuously improve our virtual service offerings, staying abreast of industry trends in food technology, event management, and consumer preferences.
• Implement and refine operational processes for remote order fulfilment, packaging, and last-mile delivery logistics in partnership with third-party providers.
• Ensure all operations comply with relevant food safety regulations and health standards, adapting them for a remote delivery model.
• Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams to develop compelling proposals and drive business growth in the virtual events sector.
• Utilize data analytics to track key performance indicators, identify areas for improvement, and report on the success of virtual catering initiatives.

• Extensive experience in high-end catering, event management, or a related hospitality field, with a significant portion focused on remote or virtual operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing diverse, remote teams.
• Strong understanding of culinary arts, menu development, and food sourcing.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, comfortable operating in a virtual environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software and technologies for event planning, CRM, and remote collaboration.
• A passion for innovation and a creative approach to problem-solving in the evolving landscape of hospitality.
• A degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• Designing and overseeing a broad spectrum of outdoor leisure activities, from team sports to guided expeditions, catering to various age groups and skill levels.
• Planning, budgeting, and executing memorable events, including tournaments, festivals, and corporate retreats, ensuring seamless logistics and attendee satisfaction.
• Managing a team of activity instructors, event staff, and volunteers, providing leadership, training, and performance feedback.
• Developing partnerships with local communities, schools, and businesses to expand program reach and collaboration opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and emergency procedures for all activities and events.
• Monitoring industry trends and best practices to continuously improve service offerings and introduce new, engaging activities.
• Managing budgets, resources, and vendor relationships effectively to optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Contributing to the overall strategic direction of the leisure and sports department, aligning activities with organizational goals.
• Maintaining a high level of customer service, addressing inquiries and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive environment for all participants and staff.

Conference Producer (Finance / Investment Management), Full Time, London

Company

Neudata is the authoritative global source of data intelligence, dedicated to finding alternative data for investment firms and corporations. Since its launch in 2016, Neudata has worked with thousands of data vendors across multiple sectors and has created Neudata Scout, the largest global roster of dataset insight. Neudata also runs the world’s leading series of alternative

data events, hosting thousands of delegates a year in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Neudata helps 1000s of active data buyers, at the largest and most sophisticated investment and professional services firms globally, make better decisions about their data spend. Our unique position enables Neudata to provide its clients with accurate and up-to-date insights on the latest trends in data usage including the competitive environment, pricing, data demand, and compliance issues.

Our Values

• Deliver outstanding service.

• Treat everyone how we would like to be treated.

• Work better together.

• Do it the right way.

• Be uncompromisingly honest.

• Never cease to improve and innovate.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for a highly organised individual with 2+ years conference production experience (preferably in financial services/investment management) to join a fast-growing data firm. Reporting to Neudata’s Senior Events Project Manager, you will help us to develop, nurture and expand our events programme (in-person and online). Your role will focus on high quality content delivery, programming, operations and overall event management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key events within Neudata’s events portfolio (research, programming, and operations)

• Identify and acquire senior level speakers across all events

• Contribute to Neudata’s outreach strategy, working closely with our marketing function to grow our events

• Ensure strong communication and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders

• Suggest compelling new topic and event ideas to management

Who we are looking for

• Degree level education

• 2+ year’s conference production experience (preferably in financial services/investment management)

• Exceptional organisational skills and multi-tasking abilities

• Strong MS Office skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• An interest in the world of Investment Management, Data and Business

Compensation

• Competitive base salary.

• 25 days of annual leave plus an additional day for each year worked (capped at 30 days)

• Flexible work from anywhere, hybrid and office-based work.

• Study days.

• Volunteering day.

• Employee referral bonus scheme.

• Private medical insurance including dental, optical, and hearing.

• Enhanced family policies.

• Company social events.

• Workplace pension scheme with salary sacrifice and pension matching opportunities.

Contact Us

To apply please complete the application form here

If you are unable to complete the form, please submit your CV with an explanation of what you understand about this role and why you feel you are best suited to this position to

Neudata’s London office is located in WeWork’s coworking space at Moor Place .

Recruitment Process

Typically, Neudata’s recruitment and selection process involves an initial screening and shortlisting stage where successful candidates are invited to attend virtual or in person interviews and assessments.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Candidates who may require visa sponsorship should discuss this with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Further information on Skilled Worker sponsorship can be found here .

If you need assistance during the application or interview process, please contact to discuss how we can best support you.

Conference Producer (Finance / Investment Management), Full Time, London

Company

Neudata is the authoritative global source of data intelligence, dedicated to finding alternative data for investment firms and corporations. Since its launch in 2016, Neudata has worked with thousands of data vendors across multiple sectors and has created Neudata Scout, the largest global roster of dataset insight. Neudata also runs the world’s leading series of alternative

data events, hosting thousands of delegates a year in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Neudata helps 1000s of active data buyers, at the largest and most sophisticated investment and professional services firms globally, make better decisions about their data spend. Our unique position enables Neudata to provide its clients with accurate and up-to-date insights on the latest trends in data usage including the competitive environment, pricing, data demand, and compliance issues.

Our Values

• Deliver outstanding service.

• Treat everyone how we would like to be treated.

• Work better together.

• Do it the right way.

• Be uncompromisingly honest.

• Never cease to improve and innovate.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for a highly organised individual with 2+ years conference production experience (preferably in financial services/investment management) to join a fast-growing data firm. Reporting to Neudata’s Senior Events Project Manager, you will help us to develop, nurture and expand our events programme (in-person and online). Your role will focus on high quality content delivery, programming, operations and overall event management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key events within Neudata’s events portfolio (research, programming, and operations)

• Identify and acquire senior level speakers across all events

• Contribute to Neudata’s outreach strategy, working closely with our marketing function to grow our events

• Ensure strong communication and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders

• Suggest compelling new topic and event ideas to management

Who we are looking for

• Degree level education

• 2+ year’s conference production experience (preferably in financial services/investment management)

• Exceptional organisational skills and multi-tasking abilities

• Strong MS Office skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• An interest in the world of Investment Management, Data and Business

Compensation

• Competitive base salary.

• 25 days of annual leave plus an additional day for each year worked (capped at 30 days)

• Flexible work from anywhere, hybrid and office-based work.

• Study days.

• Volunteering day.

• Employee referral bonus scheme.

• Private medical insurance including dental, optical, and hearing.

• Enhanced family policies.

• Company social events.

• Workplace pension scheme with salary sacrifice and pension matching opportunities.

Contact Us

To apply please complete the application form here

If you are unable to complete the form, please submit your CV with an explanation of what you understand about this role and why you feel you are best suited to this position to

Neudata’s London office is located in WeWork’s coworking space at Moor Place .

Recruitment Process

Typically, Neudata’s recruitment and selection process involves an initial screening and shortlisting stage where successful candidates are invited to attend virtual or in person interviews and assessments.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Candidates who may require visa sponsorship should discuss this with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Further information on Skilled Worker sponsorship can be found here .

If you need assistance during the application or interview process, please contact to discuss how we can best support you.

Conference Producer (Finance / Investment Management), Full Time, London

Company

Neudata is the authoritative global source of data intelligence, dedicated to finding alternative data for investment firms and corporations. Since its launch in 2016, Neudata has worked with thousands of data vendors across multiple sectors and has created Neudata Scout, the largest global roster of dataset insight. Neudata also runs the world’s leading series of alternative

data events, hosting thousands of delegates a year in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Neudata helps 1000s of active data buyers, at the largest and most sophisticated investment and professional services firms globally, make better decisions about their data spend. Our unique position enables Neudata to provide its clients with accurate and up-to-date insights on the latest trends in data usage including the competitive environment, pricing, data demand, and compliance issues.

Our Values

• Deliver outstanding service.

• Treat everyone how we would like to be treated.

• Work better together.

• Do it the right way.

• Be uncompromisingly honest.

• Never cease to improve and innovate.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for a highly organised individual with 2+ years conference production experience (preferably in financial services/investment management) to join a fast-growing data firm. Reporting to Neudata’s Senior Events Project Manager, you will help us to develop, nurture and expand our events programme (in-person and online). Your role will focus on high quality content delivery, programming, operations and overall event management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key events within Neudata’s events portfolio (research, programming, and operations)

• Identify and acquire senior level speakers across all events

• Contribute to Neudata’s outreach strategy, working closely with our marketing function to grow our events

• Ensure strong communication and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders

• Suggest compelling new topic and event ideas to management

Who we are looking for

• Degree level education

• 2+ year’s conference production experience (preferably in financial services/investment management)

• Exceptional organisational skills and multi-tasking abilities

• Strong MS Office skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• An interest in the world of Investment Management, Data and Business

Compensation

• Competitive base salary.

• 25 days of annual leave plus an additional day for each year worked (capped at 30 days)

• Flexible work from anywhere, hybrid and office-based work.

• Study days.

• Volunteering day.

• Employee referral bonus scheme.

• Private medical insurance including dental, optical, and hearing.

• Enhanced family policies.

• Company social events.

• Workplace pension scheme with salary sacrifice and pension matching opportunities.

Contact Us

To apply please complete the application form here

If you are unable to complete the form, please submit your CV with an explanation of what you understand about this role and why you feel you are best suited to this position to

Neudata’s London office is located in WeWork’s coworking space at Moor Place.

Recruitment Process

Typically, Neudata’s recruitment and selection process involves an initial screening and shortlisting stage where successful candidates are invited to attend virtual or in person interviews and assessments.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Candidates who may require visa sponsorship should discuss this with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Further information on Skilled Worker sponsorship can be found here.

If you need assistance during the application or interview process, please contact to discuss how we can best support you.

Conference Producer (Finance / Investment Management), Full Time, London

Company

Neudata is the authoritative global source of data intelligence, dedicated to finding alternative data for investment firms and corporations. Since its launch in 2016, Neudata has worked with thousands of data vendors across multiple sectors and has created Neudata Scout, the largest global roster of dataset insight. Neudata also runs the world’s leading series of alternative

data events, hosting thousands of delegates a year in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Neudata helps 1000s of active data buyers, at the largest and most sophisticated investment and professional services firms globally, make better decisions about their data spend. Our unique position enables Neudata to provide its clients with accurate and up-to-date insights on the latest trends in data usage including the competitive environment, pricing, data demand, and compliance issues.

Our Values

• Deliver outstanding service.

• Treat everyone how we would like to be treated.

• Work better together.

• Do it the right way.

• Be uncompromisingly honest.

• Never cease to improve and innovate.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for a highly organised individual with 2+ years conference production experience (preferably in financial services/investment management) to join a fast-growing data firm. Reporting to Neudata’s Senior Events Project Manager, you will help us to develop, nurture and expand our events programme (in-person and online). Your role will focus on high quality content delivery, programming, operations and overall event management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key events within Neudata’s events portfolio (research, programming, and operations)

• Identify and acquire senior level speakers across all events

• Contribute to Neudata’s outreach strategy, working closely with our marketing function to grow our events

• Ensure strong communication and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders

• Suggest compelling new topic and event ideas to management

Who we are looking for

• Degree level education

• 2+ year’s conference production experience (preferably in financial services/investment management)

• Exceptional organisational skills and multi-tasking abilities

• Strong MS Office skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• An interest in the world of Investment Management, Data and Business

Compensation

• Competitive base salary.

• 25 days of annual leave plus an additional day for each year worked (capped at 30 days)

• Flexible work from anywhere, hybrid and office-based work.

• Study days.

• Volunteering day.

• Employee referral bonus scheme.

• Private medical insurance including dental, optical, and hearing.

• Enhanced family policies.

• Company social events.

• Workplace pension scheme with salary sacrifice and pension matching opportunities.

Contact Us

To apply please complete the application form here

If you are unable to complete the form, please submit your CV with an explanation of what you understand about this role and why you feel you are best suited to this position to

Neudata’s London office is located in WeWork’s coworking space at Moor Place.

Recruitment Process

Typically, Neudata’s recruitment and selection process involves an initial screening and shortlisting stage where successful candidates are invited to attend virtual or in person interviews and assessments.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Candidates who may require visa sponsorship should discuss this with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Further information on Skilled Worker sponsorship can be found here.

If you need assistance during the application or interview process, please contact to discuss how we can best support you.