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Deputy Head of Events / Event Director (FTC)

Deputy Head of Events / Event Director (FTC)

Live Recruitment • West Sussex, West Sussex, England
22 days ago
Salary
£50,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Hybrid working options available. Are you looking to join a globally recognised prestige brand handling a world-class portfolio of high-profile events? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the operational frameworks, tools, and processes that underpin international, large-scale event delivery?

  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent career progression
  • Central support responsibility
  • Global portfolio exposure
  • Dynamic team culture
  • International travel opportunities

The Company

This prestigious global media and events organization prides itself on delivering high-profile, world-class portfolios, including some of the world's most celebrated global events, luxury awards programmes, and large-scale experiences. Backed by an enviable international reputation and a passionate, forward-thinking team, they are dedicated to operational excellence. With a growing portfolio and expanding global reach, there has never been a better time for an experienced Event Operations & Planning Manager to come on board.

The Role

Due to strategic development, our client is now looking for an Event Operations & Planning Manager to join their central events function. This unique position combines strategic operational planning, process improvement, and project coordination with hands-on event delivery support. Acting as the operational backbone of the department, the Event Operations & Planning Manager will ensure teams have the tools, visibility, and frameworks they need to deliver consistently high-quality events.

This is a broad and impactful role where duties include:

  • Maintaining resource planning tools, capacity trackers, and workload visibility across the portfolio.
  • Creating, continuously improving, and managing standard operating procedures and planning templates.
  • Tracking project milestones, risks, actions, and dependencies across multi-departmental teams.
  • Leading post-event reviews to ensure key learnings are embedded into future delivery frameworks.
  • Managing selected events directly and providing on-site operational support during peak global delivery periods.
  • Managing direct reports, including Operations Coordinators and Assistants, where applicable.

The Candidate

Candidates should ideally be working in a similar capacity as an Event Operations & Planning Manager or an Event Project Manager with a heavy focus on governance, process design, and resource allocation. Proven experience in delivering complex, large-scale events, conferences, or major awards programmes is essential. The ideal candidate must be highly proficient with project management software (such as Monday.com, Asana, or Smartsheet) and possess advanced Excel skills. Most importantly, our client is looking for a collaborative, solutions-focused professional who balances meticulous analytical planning with a passion for live event delivery.

In return, they offer a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000, fantastic hybrid flexibility, international travel, and the chance to champion operational best practices for a market-leading brand.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: 17907MR

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