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Event Manager - Hybrid Hospitality Coordination

M1 1AN Manchester, North West £35000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is seeking an experienced and organized Event Manager to oversee the planning and execution of a variety of hospitality and corporate events. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining remote planning and coordination with on-site event management. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of event logistics, from initial concept and budgeting to vendor management, client liaison, and post-event analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the hospitality sector, with a proven ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, working under pressure, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Your role will involve liaising with venues, caterers, entertainment providers, and other suppliers to ensure seamless event delivery.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Planning and executing a diverse range of events, including corporate functions, conferences, and social gatherings.
  • Developing event concepts, themes, and timelines in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
  • Creating and managing event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
  • Sourcing, negotiating with, and managing vendors and suppliers (e.g., caterers, AV technicians, decorators).
  • Coordinating event logistics, including venue selection, seating arrangements, and transportation.
  • Overseeing on-site event operations, ensuring smooth execution and guest satisfaction.
  • Managing client relationships and providing exceptional customer service throughout the event lifecycle.
  • Conducting post-event evaluations and preparing detailed reports on event success and areas for improvement.
  • Ensuring all events comply with relevant health, safety, and licensing regulations.

The successful candidate will possess a relevant qualification in Hospitality Management, Event Management, or a related field, along with a minimum of 4 years of experience in event planning and management, preferably within the hospitality industry. Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are paramount. Experience with event management software and a strong understanding of budgeting and contract negotiation are essential. The ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required for events, is necessary. This hybrid role requires regular presence at our client's operational hub and event venues in and around Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK , alongside remote work for planning and administrative tasks. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
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Senior Event Catering Manager - Multi-Venue Coordination

M1 2AA Manchester, North West £60000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client, a leading event catering company, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Event Catering Manager to oversee catering operations across multiple venues. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to manage and direct from your home office anywhere in the UK. You will be responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and financial management of all catering services for a variety of high-profile events. Your core duties will include developing innovative menus in collaboration with executive chefs, managing budgets effectively to ensure profitability, and sourcing high-quality ingredients and supplies. You will lead and mentor catering teams, ensuring exceptional service standards and client satisfaction. A critical aspect of this role involves coordinating logistics for multiple simultaneous events, managing inventory, and upholding rigorous food safety and hygiene standards. You will liaise with clients to understand their needs and expectations, providing expert advice and ensuring seamless event delivery. We require a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in event catering management. Proven experience in managing budgets, P&L responsibilities, and multiple catering operations concurrently is essential. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are mandatory. You must be adept at managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and implementing operational efficiencies. Familiarity with event management software and a strong understanding of the catering industry's best practices are required. The ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing demands, and deliver outstanding results in a remote management capacity is crucial. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to lead significant catering operations for a prestigious company, all managed from your remote workspace. This position is linked to operations near Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK , but is open to remote candidates across the United Kingdom.
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Event Management Coordinator

London, London RELX INC

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About the Business:
At Cirium, our goal is to keep the world connected. We are the industry leader in aviation analytics; helping our customers understand the past, present, and predicting what will happen tomorrow. Our mission is to transform the aviation industry by enabling airlines, airports, travel companies, tech giants, aircraft manufacturers, financial institutions and many more accelerate their own digital transformation. You can learn more about Cirium at the link below. the Team:
The events coordinator, reporting to the Global Events Manager, is part of the global marketing team operating in APAC, Americas, and Europe. Their focus is executing campaigns, organising events and webinars to provide valuable content to prospects and existing clients, with the ultimate goal of showcasing product value, enhancing brand loyalty, and driving sales growth.
About the Role:
As an Event Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive assistance for global events. Your responsibilities will encompass managing timelines, overseeing logistics, and coordinating activities with all the relevant stakeholders across a wide range of events. Collaborating closely with regional marketing teams, you will coordinate all aspects of event planning, including event promotion, pre and post-communication, venue contracts and arrangements and monitoring lead capture and sales performance. This role demands exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
+ Event Planning Support:
+ Assist in developing event plans, timelines, and checklists for Global events.
+ Maintain an up-to-date master list of events including the event calendar and a master Wrike project (our project management system), for each event.
+ Ensure all contracts have been reviewed by legal and process vendor payments through Accounts Payable within
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Associate Lecturers, Event Management

London, London The Event School London

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The Event School London empowers the next generation of event professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the dynamic world of events. We also offer a comprehensive range of upskilling and professional development programmes tailored for aspiring and experienced event managers


Our mission is to deliver high-quality, interactive training that equips graduates with the practical expertise and industry insights needed to succeed.


With flexible training options and access to exclusive industry events and networking opportunities, our expert faculty bring first-hand experience into the classroom, ensuring invaluable learning opportunities.


Role Description


This is a contracted freelance on-site role for an Associate Lecturers, Event Management. The role involves teaching and mentoring students, developing training materials, and providing real-world insights into the event industry and the role and responsibilities of an event manager.


The Associate Lecturer will be responsible for preparing and delivering course materials and facilitating practical learning experiences.


Training assignments this Autumn Term include:


  • 1 day a week, 8 weeks, part-time course subjects Tuesdays from 30 September


  • 1 or 2 days a week, 10 wks, full-time course core subjects, Tuesdays from 30 September or Wednesdays from 1 October


  • 1 day a week, 5 wks, full-time course electives, Thursdays from 2 October and /or 13 November


  • 5-day short courses, Mon-Fri, start dates 17 or 24 November


  • 2-day masterclasses, 10 & 11 or 13 & 14 November


Training delivery takes place at the Novotel London Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1AA


(Closest station Custom House on the Elizabeth Lime or DLR)


A training day is 10-4 with a one hour lunch break and a 10 minute morning and afternoon refreshment break.


Ideally you are London based with an existing network of industry contacts to enable experiential learning opportunities for your classes, i.e. site tours, excursions, showcases, industry events, guest speakers.


Experience


Essential

  • Expertise in Event Management (start to finish including event feasibility and developing vent concepts, event planning, budgeting and cost management, venue and vendor search and contracting, managing event teams, H&S and risk assessment, event delivery, event evaluation, event career and pathways advice)
  • Relevant event industry experience - minimum 10 years
  • Relevant event industry connections
  • Experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching or training (classroom or workplace)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong organisational and planning abilities
  • Ability to provide practical, real-world insights
  • Flexibility to adapt to various teaching formats


You must also be legally authorised to work in United Kingdom. We are not offering visa sponsorship.


Ideal


Experience and expertise in one of the following specialties:


  • Luxury Event Management
  • Venue and Event Styling
  • Event Catering
  • Party and Social Event Planning
  • Event Production ( Technical - AV, Staging, Rigging, Power/Utilities - from an event managers perspective)
  • Sports Event Management
  • Outdoor Event Management
  • Major Event Management
  • Festival Management
  • Conference Management
  • Exhibition/Trade Show Management
  • Marketing and PR for Events
  • Technology for Events
  • Digital Literacy and Leadership


Qualifications


Ideal

  • A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification
  • A training, teaching or coaching qualification


Remuneration


These are Freelance Associate Roles. Rates are dependent on course type and enrolment numbers - on average rates are £150 per day.


Please note no travel or other expenses are paid. Invoices can be submitted weekly or monthly and invoice

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Associate Lecturers, Event Management

The Event School London

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The Event School London empowers the next generation of event professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the dynamic world of events. We also offer a comprehensive range of upskilling and professional development programmes tailored for aspiring and experienced event managers


Our mission is to deliver high-quality, interactive training that equips graduates with the practical expertise and industry insights needed to succeed.


With flexible training options and access to exclusive industry events and networking opportunities, our expert faculty bring first-hand experience into the classroom, ensuring invaluable learning opportunities.


Role Description


This is a contracted freelance on-site role for an Associate Lecturers, Event Management. The role involves teaching and mentoring students, developing training materials, and providing real-world insights into the event industry and the role and responsibilities of an event manager.


The Associate Lecturer will be responsible for preparing and delivering course materials and facilitating practical learning experiences.


Training assignments this Autumn Term include:


  • 1 day a week, 8 weeks, part-time course subjects Tuesdays from 30 September


  • 1 or 2 days a week, 10 wks, full-time course core subjects, Tuesdays from 30 September or Wednesdays from 1 October


  • 1 day a week, 5 wks, full-time course electives, Thursdays from 2 October and /or 13 November


  • 5-day short courses, Mon-Fri, start dates 17 or 24 November


  • 2-day masterclasses, 10 & 11 or 13 & 14 November


Training delivery takes place at the Novotel London Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1AA


(Closest station Custom House on the Elizabeth Lime or DLR)


A training day is 10-4 with a one hour lunch break and a 10 minute morning and afternoon refreshment break.


Ideally you are London based with an existing network of industry contacts to enable experiential learning opportunities for your classes, i.e. site tours, excursions, showcases, industry events, guest speakers.


Experience


Essential

  • Expertise in Event Management (start to finish including event feasibility and developing vent concepts, event planning, budgeting and cost management, venue and vendor search and contracting, managing event teams, H&S and risk assessment, event delivery, event evaluation, event career and pathways advice)
  • Relevant event industry experience - minimum 10 years
  • Relevant event industry connections
  • Experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching or training (classroom or workplace)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong organisational and planning abilities
  • Ability to provide practical, real-world insights
  • Flexibility to adapt to various teaching formats


You must also be legally authorised to work in United Kingdom. We are not offering visa sponsorship.


Ideal


Experience and expertise in one of the following specialties:


  • Luxury Event Management
  • Venue and Event Styling
  • Event Catering
  • Party and Social Event Planning
  • Event Production ( Technical - AV, Staging, Rigging, Power/Utilities - from an event managers perspective)
  • Sports Event Management
  • Outdoor Event Management
  • Major Event Management
  • Festival Management
  • Conference Management
  • Exhibition/Trade Show Management
  • Marketing and PR for Events
  • Technology for Events
  • Digital Literacy and Leadership


Qualifications


Ideal

  • A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification
  • A training, teaching or coaching qualification


Remuneration


These are Freelance Associate Roles. Rates are dependent on course type and enrolment numbers - on average rates are £150 per day.


Please note no travel or other expenses are paid. Invoices can be submitted weekly or monthly and invoice

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Director of Event Management

Royall

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Event Director or Project Director, Events & Experiences - AGENCY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Hybrid 2-3 Days Office Based in Central East London

What do the people say about the company they work for!

Fabulous culture, caring, supportive, ambitious!

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A values-led creative agency helping people and businesses make meaningful change—combining intelligent creativity with heart to deliver impactful employer brand, culture, and communications solutions.

What you’ll be part of Inspiring people for business performance.


What we need in our new Event Director or Project Director.


  • An experienced Project Director who can work across complex creative event projects, delivering industry leading work to our best-in-class standard, whilst building quality client relationships that expand the work we deliver, budget management experience £500k+
  • With a successful career of working within an agency, you'll be a highly skilled Event Project Director with experience in delivering events of different styles, including conferences, roadshows, experiential events, and award ceremonies.
  • An expert in leading the full lifecycle of large scale / complex / high profile events, with in-depth understanding of production and logistics elements for live, virtual and hybrid events.
  • A good understanding of health and safety.
  • Someone who can take full ownership of projects from initial brief and ensuring delivery on time, to budget and with the highest level of care.
  • Proven experience in owning and growing client relationships, gaining repeat business and developing new opportunities.
  • A confident communicator, with high levels of emotional resilience that can adapt quickly and positively to change and pace.
  • An ability to take, shape and write an amazing brief as well as advocate on behalf of your clients, spotting risks, solving unexpected problems, challenging assumptions, and making effective decisions under pressure.
  • A commercial mind and comfortable with working with complex budgets.

What you will do

  • Work across a range of events, think smart and expertly deliver projects to an excellent standard for our clients.
  • Work across a range of client brands, taking full ownership of complex event projects from initial brief through to delivery for a range of audiences - B2B, B2C and internal.
  • Collaborate with our creative specialists to scope and deliver effective, high quality, strategic and creative solutions for live, virtual and hybrid events.
  • Be uncompromising when it comes to attention to detail. Rationalising ideas against the brief and leaving nothing to chance.
  • Build strong and trusting relationships with stakeholders, partners, and suppliers alike. Owning key client relationships within client accounts.
  • Lead and contribute to pitch proposals and client presentations.
  • Lead by example to line manage, mentor and guide junior team members, providing constructive feedback and fostering talent and growth.
  • Stay on top of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • This role may include line management responsibilities.


Get in touch now we'd love to hear from you!


This position would suit: Project Director, Event Director, Head of Events, Event Project Director, Client Services Director Agency, Agency Client Services Director,

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Director of Event Management

London, London Royall

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Event Director or Project Director, Events & Experiences - AGENCY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Hybrid 2-3 Days Office Based in Central East London

What do the people say about the company they work for!

Fabulous culture, caring, supportive, ambitious!

JOIN

A values-led creative agency helping people and businesses make meaningful change—combining intelligent creativity with heart to deliver impactful employer brand, culture, and communications solutions.

What you’ll be part of Inspiring people for business performance.


What we need in our new Event Director or Project Director.


  • An experienced Project Director who can work across complex creative event projects, delivering industry leading work to our best-in-class standard, whilst building quality client relationships that expand the work we deliver, budget management experience £500k+
  • With a successful career of working within an agency, you'll be a highly skilled Event Project Director with experience in delivering events of different styles, including conferences, roadshows, experiential events, and award ceremonies.
  • An expert in leading the full lifecycle of large scale / complex / high profile events, with in-depth understanding of production and logistics elements for live, virtual and hybrid events.
  • A good understanding of health and safety.
  • Someone who can take full ownership of projects from initial brief and ensuring delivery on time, to budget and with the highest level of care.
  • Proven experience in owning and growing client relationships, gaining repeat business and developing new opportunities.
  • A confident communicator, with high levels of emotional resilience that can adapt quickly and positively to change and pace.
  • An ability to take, shape and write an amazing brief as well as advocate on behalf of your clients, spotting risks, solving unexpected problems, challenging assumptions, and making effective decisions under pressure.
  • A commercial mind and comfortable with working with complex budgets.

What you will do

  • Work across a range of events, think smart and expertly deliver projects to an excellent standard for our clients.
  • Work across a range of client brands, taking full ownership of complex event projects from initial brief through to delivery for a range of audiences - B2B, B2C and internal.
  • Collaborate with our creative specialists to scope and deliver effective, high quality, strategic and creative solutions for live, virtual and hybrid events.
  • Be uncompromising when it comes to attention to detail. Rationalising ideas against the brief and leaving nothing to chance.
  • Build strong and trusting relationships with stakeholders, partners, and suppliers alike. Owning key client relationships within client accounts.
  • Lead and contribute to pitch proposals and client presentations.
  • Lead by example to line manage, mentor and guide junior team members, providing constructive feedback and fostering talent and growth.
  • Stay on top of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • This role may include line management responsibilities.


Get in touch now we'd love to hear from you!


This position would suit: Project Director, Event Director, Head of Events, Event Project Director, Client Services Director Agency, Agency Client Services Director,

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Head of Event Management

SO14 0AA Southampton, South East £50000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Event Management to lead their event planning and execution team. This role is based on-site at their primary venue and requires a dynamic professional with a passion for creating memorable experiences. You will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational oversight of all events, from initial concept development through to post-event analysis. This includes managing budgets, negotiating with vendors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring seamless execution on the day.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in event management, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity. Proven success in managing large-scale events, conferences, and corporate functions is essential. You should possess exceptional organizational, project management, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a creative flair. Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities are also crucial. You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of event professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Responsibilities include developing innovative event concepts, managing all aspects of event production, and ensuring client satisfaction. You will also be responsible for staying abreast of industry trends and implementing best practices. This role requires excellent financial acumen, with the ability to manage event budgets effectively and maximize profitability. You will work closely with marketing and sales teams to align event strategies with overall business objectives. The ability to work under pressure, problem-solve effectively, and adapt to changing circumstances is paramount. This position is integral to the success of events held in and around Southampton, Hampshire, UK . If you are a seasoned event professional ready to take on a leadership role and drive excellence in event creation, we encourage you to apply.
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Apprenticeship in Event Management

BT2 7GD Belfast, Northern Ireland £10400 annum (appr WhatJobs

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Are you organized, creative, and passionate about creating memorable experiences? Our client is offering an exciting Apprenticeship in Event Management, providing a unique opportunity to learn and grow within a vibrant industry. This role is office-based, fostering direct collaboration and hands-on learning. You will work alongside experienced event professionals, assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of a diverse range of events, from corporate functions to community gatherings. This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals seeking to build a career in event management, gain practical skills, and earn a recognized qualification.

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

This apprenticeship typically lasts between 12 to 18 months and includes structured training leading to a qualification in Event Management. You will gain invaluable practical experience while developing key skills in project management, communication, and problem-solving. Our client provides a supportive environment where you can learn from the best and make a real contribution to their successful event delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in event management in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK .
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