4,317 Head Of Events jobs in the United Kingdom

HEAD OF LUXURY EVENTS

HYBRID – LONDON

EXCELLENT SALARY DOE PLUS COMMISSION

Do you?

Have a proven track record in delivering world-class, design-led events for discerning, high-profile clients?

Do you thrive on leading and inspiring creative teams, building trusted relationships, and collaborating across departments to deliver unforgettable experiences that redefine excellence?

Our Customer:

We’re thrilled to be recruiting for a leading global luxury lifestyle brand during a time of exciting growth and innovation.

As Head of Events, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the creative and operational direction of a talented Events & Experiences team — ensuring that every project captures the essence of luxury, imagination, and flawless execution.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a visionary brand at the forefront of the experiential sector, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creativity, precision, and people are at the heart of every success story.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Events, you’ll oversee a growing team of creative professionals, managing multiple global projects from concept to completion. You’ll be a unifying leader — combining creative direction with commercial focus to deliver extraordinary results.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Events & Experiences team across all live and pipeline projects
• Oversee creative, operational, and financial aspects of each project, ensuring excellence in delivery
• Build and nurture relationships with high-profile clients and partners
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to deliver fully integrated client experiences
• Ensure every event reflects the brand’s signature quality, innovation, and attention to detail
• Drive efficiency, process improvement, and profitability across the department
• Support new business growth by identifying opportunities and driving pitches
• Represent the Events function at a senior level and influence strategic decision-making

Experience Required:

• Strong senior-level experience in luxury events, experiential, or creative production roles
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Exceptional creativity paired with commercial acumen
• Experience within a luxury lifestyle, membership, or agency environment
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills
• Financially literate with experience managing large-scale budgets
• Solutions-oriented, detail-driven, and comfortable under pressure
• Confident collaborator and inspiring communicator

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent salary plus commission
• Collaborative, creative working culture
• Uncapped paid holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Monthly wellness and fitness credits

Click here to apply for this Head of Events job, which is being recruited by Fiona Morrison-Arnthal and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency specialising in luxury hospitality and leisure travel roles — known for sourcing hard-to-find talent with creativity, precision, and discretion.

IMPORTANT:

1. If this role ticks your boxes and you have the relevant experience, click and apply.
2. If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to receive suitable job alerts, register with us at .
3. Due to the large volume of applications, we’re only able to reply to candidates whose experience closely matches our customer’s needs.
4. Please visit our website for our full privacy policy and candidate promise.

Head of Events - Event Agency - Greater Manchester Area

Are you an accomplished senior events professional with a commercial mindset and a drive for operational excellence? My client, a bold and in demand events agency based in the Greater Manchester area, is seeking a Head of Events responsible for commercial performance, maintaining and exceeding client service standards whilst leading and inspiring the events team. This is an exciting role and time to join an agency trusted by iconic brands.

As a priority you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the operations team to achieve their full potential
• Drive operational standards, ensuring every event is delivered seamlessly, on time and on
• budget
• Provide strategic oversight of budgets, resourcing, and profitability across all projects
• Identify opportunities for growth within accounts and support the business development function
• Apply a consultative approach with clients whilst building and nurturing long term supplier partnerships
• Lead the strategic development of the events team
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Department to ensure every event concept pushes creative boundaries

To be successful, you will need/ be:

• An extensive background in leading operations or events teams within an agency environment
• Experience of delivering events that exceed both client expectations and commercial targets
• Strong leadership capability with demonstrable experience in mentoring and developing high performing teams
• Commercially astute, with evidence of previous accountability for P&L and margin delivery
• A confident communicator and strategic consultant with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Well-connected within the events industry, with the ability to harness relationships for commercial benefit
• A current driving licence and ability to travel around the UK & overseas

This role offers a hybrid pattern and flexible working for a healthier work life balance.
To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please hot apply or send me a message

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Head of Events

Location: Surrey (with regular travel to London & venues across the region)

Salary: £50,000 – £0,000 DOE

Driving licence and access to a car required

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially driven, creative, and hands-on Head of Events to take the lead across a portfolio of luxury venues. This is a unique opportunity to shape the events strategy while also being at the heart of delivery, from intimate dinners and corporate gatherings to large-scale festivals and public experiences.

Working closely with the venues preferred catering partner and leading a talented events team, you’ll be responsible for driving revenue growth, building client relationships, overseeing event delivery and ensuring every event exceeds expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the events function across multiple venues
• Drive commercial growth through corporate sales and creative event concepts
• Oversee delivery of high-profile events, from small-scale to large festivals
• Manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and catering partners
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership

About You

• Proven track record in events, ideally from an agency, production, or high-end catering environment
• Strong commercial mindset, with experience driving revenue and profitability
• Experienced team leader, confident managing multiple projects and venues
• Creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Flexible to work one weekend per month and some evenings as required

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape and grow the events function within a luxury venue portfolio
• A dynamic role blending strategic leadership with creative delivery
• Competitive salary: £5 000 – £6 000 DOE
• Be part of delivering exceptional, high-impact events

To apply, please send your CV today

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence.

HEAD OF LUXURY EVENTS

HYBRID – LONDON

EXCELLENT SALARY DOE PLUS COMMISSION

Do you?

Have a proven track record in delivering world-class, design-led events for discerning, high-profile clients?

Do you thrive on leading and inspiring creative teams, building trusted relationships, and collaborating across departments to deliver unforgettable experiences that redefine excellence?

Our Customer:

We’re thrilled to be recruiting for a leading global luxury lifestyle brand during a time of exciting growth and innovation.

As Head of Events, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the creative and operational direction of a talented Events & Experiences team — ensuring that every project captures the essence of luxury, imagination, and flawless execution.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a visionary brand at the forefront of the experiential sector, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creativity, precision, and people are at the heart of every success story.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Events, you’ll oversee a growing team of creative professionals, managing multiple global projects from concept to completion. You’ll be a unifying leader — combining creative direction with commercial focus to deliver extraordinary results.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Events & Experiences team across all live and pipeline projects
• Oversee creative, operational, and financial aspects of each project, ensuring excellence in delivery
• Build and nurture relationships with high-profile clients and partners
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to deliver fully integrated client experiences
• Ensure every event reflects the brand’s signature quality, innovation, and attention to detail
• Drive efficiency, process improvement, and profitability across the department
• Support new business growth by identifying opportunities and driving pitches
• Represent the Events function at a senior level and influence strategic decision-making

Experience Required:

• Strong senior-level experience in luxury events, experiential, or creative production roles
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Exceptional creativity paired with commercial acumen
• Experience within a luxury lifestyle, membership, or agency environment
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills
• Financially literate with experience managing large-scale budgets
• Solutions-oriented, detail-driven, and comfortable under pressure
• Confident collaborator and inspiring communicator

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent salary plus commission
• Collaborative, creative working culture
• Uncapped paid holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Monthly wellness and fitness credits

Click here to apply for this Head of Events job, which is being recruited by Fiona Morrison-Arnthal and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency specialising in luxury hospitality and leisure travel roles — known for sourcing hard-to-find talent with creativity, precision, and discretion.

IMPORTANT:

1. If this role ticks your boxes and you have the relevant experience, click and apply.
2. If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to receive suitable job alerts, register with us at
3. Due to the large volume of applications, we’re only able to reply to candidates whose experience closely matches our customer’s needs.
4. Please visit our website for our full privacy policy and candidate promise.

HEAD OF LUXURY EVENTS

HYBRID – LONDON

EXCELLENT SALARY DOE PLUS COMMISSION

Do you?

Have a proven track record in delivering world-class, design-led events for discerning, high-profile clients?

Do you thrive on leading and inspiring creative teams, building trusted relationships, and collaborating across departments to deliver unforgettable experiences that redefine excellence?

Our Customer:

We’re thrilled to be recruiting for a leading global luxury lifestyle brand during a time of exciting growth and innovation.

As Head of Events, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the creative and operational direction of a talented Events & Experiences team — ensuring that every project captures the essence of luxury, imagination, and flawless execution.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a visionary brand at the forefront of the experiential sector, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creativity, precision, and people are at the heart of every success story.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Events, you’ll oversee a growing team of creative professionals, managing multiple global projects from concept to completion. You’ll be a unifying leader — combining creative direction with commercial focus to deliver extraordinary results.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Events & Experiences team across all live and pipeline projects
• Oversee creative, operational, and financial aspects of each project, ensuring excellence in delivery
• Build and nurture relationships with high-profile clients and partners
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to deliver fully integrated client experiences
• Ensure every event reflects the brand’s signature quality, innovation, and attention to detail
• Drive efficiency, process improvement, and profitability across the department
• Support new business growth by identifying opportunities and driving pitches
• Represent the Events function at a senior level and influence strategic decision-making

Experience Required:

• Strong senior-level experience in luxury events, experiential, or creative production roles
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Exceptional creativity paired with commercial acumen
• Experience within a luxury lifestyle, membership, or agency environment
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills
• Financially literate with experience managing large-scale budgets
• Solutions-oriented, detail-driven, and comfortable under pressure
• Confident collaborator and inspiring communicator

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent salary plus commission
• Collaborative, creative working culture
• Uncapped paid holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Monthly wellness and fitness credits

Click here to apply for this Head of Events job, which is being recruited by Fiona Morrison-Arnthal and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency specialising in luxury hospitality and leisure travel roles — known for sourcing hard-to-find talent with creativity, precision, and discretion.

IMPORTANT:

1. If this role ticks your boxes and you have the relevant experience, click and apply.
2. If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to receive suitable job alerts, register with us at
3. Due to the large volume of applications, we’re only able to reply to candidates whose experience closely matches our customer’s needs.
4. Please visit our website for our full privacy policy and candidate promise.

Head of Events - Event Agency - Greater Manchester Area

Are you an accomplished senior events professional with a commercial mindset and a drive for operational excellence? My client, a bold and in demand events agency based in the Greater Manchester area, is seeking a Head of Events responsible for commercial performance, maintaining and exceeding client service standards whilst leading and inspiring the events team. This is an exciting role and time to join an agency trusted by iconic brands.

As a priority you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the operations team to achieve their full potential
• Drive operational standards, ensuring every event is delivered seamlessly, on time and on
• budget
• Provide strategic oversight of budgets, resourcing, and profitability across all projects
• Identify opportunities for growth within accounts and support the business development function
• Apply a consultative approach with clients whilst building and nurturing long term supplier partnerships
• Lead the strategic development of the events team
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Department to ensure every event concept pushes creative boundaries

To be successful, you will need/ be:

• An extensive background in leading operations or events teams within an agency environment
• Experience of delivering events that exceed both client expectations and commercial targets
• Strong leadership capability with demonstrable experience in mentoring and developing high performing teams
• Commercially astute, with evidence of previous accountability for P&L and margin delivery
• A confident communicator and strategic consultant with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Well-connected within the events industry, with the ability to harness relationships for commercial benefit
• A current driving licence and ability to travel around the UK & overseas

This role offers a hybrid pattern and flexible working for a healthier work life balance.
To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please hot apply or send me a message

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Head of Events

Location: Surrey (with regular travel to London & venues across the region)

Salary: £50,000 – £0,000 DOE

Driving licence and access to a car required

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially driven, creative, and hands-on Head of Events to take the lead across a portfolio of luxury venues. This is a unique opportunity to shape the events strategy while also being at the heart of delivery, from intimate dinners and corporate gatherings to large-scale festivals and public experiences.

Working closely with the venues preferred catering partner and leading a talented events team, you’ll be responsible for driving revenue growth, building client relationships, overseeing event delivery and ensuring every event exceeds expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the events function across multiple venues
• Drive commercial growth through corporate sales and creative event concepts
• Oversee delivery of high-profile events, from small-scale to large festivals
• Manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and catering partners
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership

About You

• Proven track record in events, ideally from an agency, production, or high-end catering environment
• Strong commercial mindset, with experience driving revenue and profitability
• Experienced team leader, confident managing multiple projects and venues
• Creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Flexible to work one weekend per month and some evenings as required

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape and grow the events function within a luxury venue portfolio
• A dynamic role blending strategic leadership with creative delivery
• Competitive salary: £5 000 – £6 000 DOE
• Be part of delivering exceptional, high-impact events

To apply, please send your CV today

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for events and customer experiences aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee the planning, organization, and execution of all major events, including logistics, marketing, and on-site management.
• Manage event budgets effectively, ensuring financial targets are met and seeking opportunities for revenue generation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of event coordinators and experience managers.
• Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including sponsors, suppliers, and venue partners.
• Ensure all events meet high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze event performance metrics and provide reports on successes and areas for improvement.
• Identify innovative ideas and trends to enhance the overall customer experience.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and licensing regulations.

• A Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in event planning and management, with a significant focus on the leisure or sports industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale events and complex logistics.
• Proven experience in budget management and financial oversight.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools.
• A creative and strategic thinker with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.

• Develop innovative and appealing menus for banqueting and events.
• Lead, train, and manage the kitchen brigade.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, preparation, and presentation.
• Oversee all aspects of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, and inventory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food suppliers.
• Control food costs and maximize profitability.
• Organize and manage kitchen operations during service.
• Contribute to menu costing and pricing strategies.
• Maintain equipment and ensure a clean and safe working environment.