Average Events Executive salary in the UK

As Operations Executive, you will play a key role in bringing our award-winnings exhibitions to life, delivering the smooth operations of our exhibitors’ presence at our events. You will liaise with exhibitors, contractors and the venue to bring exhibitors vision into an operational reality whilst maintaining full compliance with health & safety regulations. You will manage key documentation, including exhibitor risk assessments, Health & Safety forms, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date technical floor plans. Your impact will be instrumental in creating an exceptional experience for our exhibitors; one that delivers meaningful return on investment, builds lasting relationships, and drives their continued commitment year after year. In doing so, you’ll play a vital role in growing our events and shaping the food industry.What You’ll Be DoingActing as a key point of contact for exhibitors and contractors, answering queries and providing clear, timely guidance Onboarding exhibitors and bringing exhibitor stands into operational delivery, including liaising with the venue and relevant suppliersMaintaining accurate exhibitor records within internal systems, ensuring all documentation is complete and up to date Maintaining accurate and up-to-date technical floorplans Supporting the preparation of operational documentation including schedules, manuals and site plans Assisting in collating, reviewing and managing risk assessments and health & safety documentation Delivering onsite operations during event build-up, live event days and breakdown, including troubleshooting and smooth operational deliveryWhat You’ll NeedExperience in events assistant, coordinator, administration or a related role would be beneficial Experience or understanding of delivering events on-site Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a team and with stakeholders at all levels Strong attention to detail, maintaining high standards of accuracy in all tasks Strong organisation and time management and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously Fantastic problem-solving ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions An adaptable approach to respond effectively to changing priorities and requirements Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)Benefits & InitiativesGenerous annual leave –25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employeesLong service holiday reward – Receive an extra day's 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 Year's 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 monthsMeDay – Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to youVolunteering day – One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heartHybrid 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 minimumLife assurance – Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved onesGroup Income Protection – Financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injuryFamily-friendly policies – Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life eventsHealth and wellbeing support, including: Healthcare cash planEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Virtual GP serviceHealth and wellbeing resources and toolsCommitment 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 employerCycle to Work scheme – Save money and support a healthier commute Electric Car scheme – Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle 

As an Events Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-profile events that bring together retailers, brands, suppliers and industry leaders from across the retail sector. Taking ownership of a portfolio of conferences, awards and networking events, you'll create exceptional experiences that strengthen our brands, connect our communities and deliver value for customers and stakeholders.Working across some of the UK's leading retail brands, you'll take ownership of event delivery from concept through to completion, helping to shape memorable experiences while contributing to the continued growth and success of our events portfolio.This position can be based in either our London or Brighton office, with flexibility to travel between sites.What You’ll Be DoingManaging a portfolio of conferences, awards and networking 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 timelinesManaging event budgets, supplier relationships and venue sourcing to deliver commercially successful eventsCoordinating event logistics, including speakers, sponsors, catering, audio-visual requirements and technical productionBuilding strong relationships with sponsors, venues, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless event experienceTaking ownership of on-site event delivery, proactively resolving issues and ensuring events are executed to a high standardWhat You’ll NeedExperience managing events from planning through to delivery, ideally within a corporate, B2B, agency or commercial events environmentConfidence taking ownership of events and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentExperience coordinating conferences, awards or other stakeholder-led events, including sponsor and speaker managementExcellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlinesStrong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working with clients, sponsors, suppliers, venues and colleagues across the businessA proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to be at the heart of event delivery, both onsite and behind the scenesBenefits & InitiativesGenerous annual leave –25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employeesLong service holiday reward – Receive an extra day's 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 Year's 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 monthsMeDay – Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to youVolunteering day – One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heartHybrid 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 minimumLife assurance – Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved onesGroup Income Protection – Financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injuryFamily-friendly policies – Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life eventsHealth and wellbeing support, including: Healthcare cash planEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Virtual GP serviceHealth and wellbeing resources and toolsCommitment 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 employerCycle to Work scheme – Save money and support a healthier commute Electric Car scheme – Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle 

Marketing Executive Wimbledon, South West London | 5 days in officeWe're working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed events and media business to hire a Marketing Executive for their team based in Wimbledon.This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth organisation delivering market-leading exhibitions, and digital media products across a range of B2B sectors. Their platforms connect senior decision-makers with the insights, innovations, and commercial opportunities shaping their industries.The Role As Marketing Executive, you'll support the delivery of multi-channel campaigns across a portfolio of events and digital products. This is a hands-on role offering strong exposure across campaign delivery, digital marketing, and performance reporting, with clear progression into a Senior Marketing Executive position.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns (email, social, digital, PR, print, and onsite)Create and schedule content across email, website, and social channelsBuild and deploy email campaigns, including segmentation and automation (HubSpot experience beneficial)Assist with website updates, paid media activity, and digital lead generationMonitor campaign performance, track KPIs, and provide insightsMaintain CRM data, audience segmentation, and GDPR complianceSupport partnerships, sponsorship activity, and event marketing deliveryRequirements0-2 years' experience in B2B marketing (events or media experience advantageous)Strong interest in digital marketing, social media, and content creationHighly organised with strong attention to detailAble to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentAnalytical mindset with an interest in campaign performance and reportingAmbitious, with a clear desire to progress your marketing careerThe OpportunityJoin a growing, PE-backed business with strong career progressionGain hands-on experience across a wide range of marketing channelsWork in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environmentTake on real responsibility from an early stage in your careerHandle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.