Event Manager

Event Manager Department: Event Operations Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Gatwick Description As an Events Manager, youll play a key role in delivering high-quality events across our hospitality and manufacturing sectors, creating experiences that bring together industry leaders, customers and decision-makers. Taking ownership of a portfolio of conferences, awards, roundtables and networking events, youll help ensure every event is delivered seamlessly and contributes to the success of our brands and communities. What You’ll Be Doing * Managing a portfolio of events from initial planning through to on-site delivery and post-event completion * Creating and managing detailed project plans and critical paths to ensure successful delivery against agreed timelines * Managing event budgets, supplier relationships and venue sourcing to deliver commercially effective events * Coordinating event logistics, including speakers, entertainment, catering, audio-visual requirements and technical production * Building strong relationships with sponsors, venues, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless event experience * Leading on-site event delivery, troubleshooting issues and ensuring events are executed to a high standard * Collaborating with colleagues across the business to support audience engagement, event performance and brand objectives What You’ll Need * Experience managing events from planning through to delivery, ideally within a corporate, B2B or commercial events environment * Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously * Confidence managing suppliers, venues and stakeholders, building positive relationships throughout the event lifecycle * Experience managing budgets and understanding the commercial impact of event decisions * A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to remain calm and adapt when plans change * Strong communication skills and the confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business * Willingness to travel within the UK and attend events as required Benefits & Initiatives * Generous annual leave–25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employees * Long service holiday reward– Receive an extra days annual leave for each year of service after six years, up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time colleagues * Christmas office closure– Enjoy additional paid leave between Christmas Day and New Years Day to cover discretionary office closure days * Holiday purchase scheme– Buy up to three additional days annual leave each year and spread the cost over up to six months * MeDay– Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to you * Volunteering day– One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heart * Hybrid and agile working– Flexible ways of working to help you balance work and life commitments (role dependent) * Enhanced pension contributions– Benefit from employer pension contributions above the statutory minimum * Life assurance– Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones * Group Income Protection– Financial support if youre unable to work due to long-term illness or injury * Family-friendly policies– Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life events * Health and wellbeing support, including: o Healthcare cash plan o Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) o Virtual GP service o Health and wellbeing resources and tools * Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion– Supported by employee-led networks, with a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer * Cycle to Work scheme– Save money and support a healthier commute * Electric Car scheme– Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle J-18808-Ljbffr