Events Manager

Events Manager 

Are you an experienced events professional ready to lead large-scale live events across multiple regions? The role of Event Operations Manager offers you the opportunity to take ownership of impactful conferences and exhibitions, working on diverse projects designed to enhance the customer experience. If you thrive in a dynamic, international environment and enjoy managing multiple projects, this is your chance to grow your career with a passionate organisation committed to innovation and excellence.

Events Manager Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Overseeing the end-to-end delivery of live events in the UK, USA, and Europe, ensuring on-site success and participant engagement.
• Building strong relationships with venues, suppliers, and attendees to optimise event logistics and collaboration.
• Managing large-scale event budgets, negotiating effectively to deliver value and meet financial targets.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative on-site branding and networking experiences.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance and seamless onsite operations during international travel.
• Managing and supporting event staff, setting objectives, providing guidance, and fostering a team-oriented environment.
• Monitoring post-event feedback to identify opportunities for process improvement and customer satisfaction enhancement.

Events Manager Rewards

• Competitive salary in the range of £40,000 – £45,000, depending on experience
• Permanent contract with hybrid working arrangements, including 3 days onsite and 2 days remote weekly
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing from 24 to 28 days plus bank holidays
• One paid day off for your birthday, after probation
• Monthly gym membership to support your wellbeing
• Travel schemes including bike and electric car purchase options, as well as a public transport loan
• Full pay sick leave entitlement, plus additional discretionary days
• Reimbursement of eye tests and free flu vaccinations
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (eligibility applies)
• Access to wellness programmes, Employee Assistance Programmes, and mental health support
• Regular social activities, free onsite parking, and free food and drinks in the office
• External training opportunities to support your professional development

The Company

Our client is a globally recognised agency.

Events Manager Experience Essentials

• Proven experience managing large-scale and international live events, ideally within the conference, exhibition, or events sector
• Strong budget management and negotiation skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
• Experience in onsite event delivery and logistics coordination
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Experience in staff supervision and team support
• Flexible travel availability, including international travel

Location

This role is based West of Oxford. Candidates will be required to attend onsite events and meetings. The role involves travel across the UK, USA, and Europe. 

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We will review and respond to all applications.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit www.allen-associates.co.uk and follow us on LinkedIn.