Event Manager

Event Manager – Estates Gazette & Portfolio Advisor Hybrid: Herne Hill, 3 days in the office Salary: Up to £35,000, depending on experience and company benefits. Contract: Permanent, full‑time As Event Manager, you’ll take the lead in delivering an exciting programme of high‑quality B2B events across two respected brands, Estates Gazette and Portfolio Adviser. From prestigious awards and large‑scale conferences to intimate roundtables, dinners and podcasts, you’ll help create events that bring industry leaders together and make a real impact. This is an opportunity to own every stage of event delivery, turning ideas into seamless, professional experiences. You’ll work closely with colleagues, clients, venues and suppliers, keeping multiple projects moving while making sure every detail is considered and every event exceeds expectations. If you thrive on variety, enjoy solving problems and take pride in creating memorable experiences, you’ll find plenty of scope to make your mark. Supported by an experienced team, you’ll continue to develop your skills while building a career across a business with a diverse portfolio of trusted brands and genuine opportunities for progression. About The Brands Estates Gazette is the UK’s original and most trusted source of commercial real estate news, insight and analysis. Since 1858, it has informed, connected and influenced the property industry through authoritative journalism, expert commentary, legal insight and market‑leading events. Read by investors, developers, agents, occupiers, lawyers and advisers, Estates Gazette sits at the heart of the commercial real estate market. Portfolio Adviser is a leading UK investment news, analysis and events brand for fund selectors, wealth managers, private bankers and financial advisers. Through its website, magazine, newsletters and events, it connects asset managers, fund buyers and senior investment decision‑makers, creating trusted platforms for insight, debate, networking and business development. What You’ll Be Doing * Support the planning and deliver a varied programme of B2B events across Estates Gazette and Portfolio Adviser, including conferences, awards, multi‑day summits, roundtables, panel discussions, dinners, podcasts and activity around major industry events. * Manage event timelines from planning through to on‑site delivery and post‑event debriefs, ensuring projects stay on track and milestones are met. * Support event budgets by monitoring supplier costs, processing invoices and maintaining effective cost control. * Coordinate all operational aspects of events, including venues, suppliers, AV, catering, logistics, health and safety, ensuring every event runs seamlessly. * Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring event information and collateral are accurate, consistent and on brand across all channels, including Evessio. * Manage event administration, including briefing notes, speaker materials, invitations, RSVPs, delegate communications, dietary requirements and event documentation. * Lead the on‑site event team, ensuring everyone is clear on timings, responsibilities and the details that create an outstanding delegate experience. * Stay calm under pressure, solve problems proactively and bring a hands‑on, detail‑focused approach to delivering polished, professional events. Must‑haves * Event management experience, ideally supporting or delivering a range of B2B events * A highly organised, detail‑focused approach, with the ability to juggle multiple events, deadlines and moving parts at once * Strong coordination and project management skills, with the confidence to keep plans, actions and suppliers on track * Experience supporting event budgets, including tracking spend, monitoring supplier costs and keeping accurate records * A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with clients, suppliers, delegates and internal teams * A proactive, resourceful and solutions‑focused mindset, especially when plans change or challenges come up * The ability to stay calm under pressure, make sensible decisions and keep moving at pace * A hands‑on attitude, strong work ethic and real pride in helping deliver polished, professional event experiences If you do not meet every requirement but bring transferable skills, sound judgement and fresh thinking, we encourage you to apply. Why join Mark Allen Group? Mark Allen is a specialist media business with more than 40 years of experience building trusted brands for professional audiences. You will join a business that combines respected legacy brands with the need to keep evolving, giving you the chance to contribute ideas, improve how we work and see the impact of what you do. We Offer * Hybrid working. * Real ownership in your role. * Development through hands‑on learning, mentoring and internal progression. * Exposure to specialist markets and loyal professional audiences. * A culture shaped by our values: Passionate, Creative, Nurturing and Fair. How To Apply Apply through our careers site with your CV including a cover letter sharing what attracted you to the role and what you would bring to it. A video introduction is completely optional and will not disadvantage your application. Right to work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Whether you’re just starting or looking for the next step in your career, Mark Allen will provide you an opportunity to excel. Ben Allen CEO J-18808-Ljbffr