Events Project Manager

Project Manager – Corporate Events Location: Fetcham, Surrey (with some on-site work) Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Part-Time considered – min. 27.5 hrs/week) Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum Holiday: 28 days including Bank Holidays Perks: Pension scheme & childcare vouchers Bring your event expertise to a global stage. A dynamic events company is looking for a Project Manager to join its close-knit team delivering incentive programmes, conferences, meetings, and hospitality for international clients across 40 countries. This is your chance to work on high-impact events for blue-chip brands, with real scope for career growth in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities * Respond to client briefs and craft compelling proposals * Research and book hotels, venues, restaurants, and services * Manage multiple projects from planning to on-site delivery * Build relationships with agency partners, suppliers, and clients * Handle supplier contracts, SLAs, and event logistics * Represent the company at events and ensure flawless execution * Support marketing, product development, and internal admin Person specification * Degree with 4 years OR A-Levels with 6 years’ experience * Previous experience in an event agency (preferred) * Knowledge of London’s event scene a plus * Confident with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint * A strong communicator with great attention to detail * Natural organiser who thrives under pressure * Enthusiastic team player with strong commercial awareness Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer

Location: KT22, Leatherhead, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025