Senior Events Manager

On behalf of our client, a respected leader in premium event hospitality, we’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Event Manager to take full ownership of one of their flagship annual events, a four-day, large-scale experience hosting over 5,000 guests. This is a senior-level opportunity for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and has a strong background in delivering high-volume events, particularly on greenfield sites or within premium hospitality settings. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end planning, delivery, and post-event evaluation of this high-profile event Act as the main point of contact for the client, managing relationships with senior stakeholders and ensuring service excellence throughout Coordinate closely with internal departments - culinary, logistics, finance, staffing - to deliver a seamless, high-quality guest experience Oversee all event logistics, including the setup of temporary kitchens and hospitality spaces, supplier management, and on-site delivery Manage and report on detailed budgets with full accountability across the project life cycle About You: You bring extensive experience in event project management, ideally with a background in greenfield or large-scale hospitality events You have a strong understanding of catering operations, service logistics, and temporary event infrastructure You’re confident working with senior stakeholders and leading large, multidisciplinary teams You’re financially minded, with experience in budget management and reconciliation You’re calm under pressure, highly organised, and solutions-focused with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding events Why This Role? This is a chance to play a pivotal role in one of the UK’s most recognised sporting and hospitality experiences, working alongside a highly skilled and supportive team known for delivering with excellence and precision! If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!

Location: Oxfordshire, GB

Posted Date: 5/1/2025