Average Events Manager salary in Bristol

Senior Events ManagerBristol | £40,000 - £46,000 DOE | Permanent | Full-timeWe’re working with an established B2B media and events business to recruit a Senior Events Manager for their Bristol team.This is a great opportunity for an experienced events professional who enjoys having genuine ownership of large-scale live events and being involved from the early planning stages right through to delivery.The role will focus on a major European industry event, alongside a programme of smaller events throughout the year. The flagship event is a large, multi-day experience across multiple venues and spaces, attracting thousands of attendees.You’ll take the lead on the operational side of the event, working closely with venues, suppliers, production teams and internal stakeholders to make sure everything comes together. You’ll also have the opportunity to influence the overall event experience and how the event continues to develop.Alongside the main event, you’ll manage a number of smaller events designed to keep the audience engaged throughout the year.About youWe’re looking for someone with solid experience delivering large-scale b2b conferences or live events. You’ll ideally have experience owning events from planning through to delivery rather than working solely in a supporting capacity.You’ll be organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing multiple suppliers, budgets and deadlines. You’ll also need to be someone who stays calm when things change and can make sensible decisions quickly when you’re on site.Experience in an in-house, owned-events environment would be particularly useful, although relevant experience from a wider events background will also be considered.You’ll be based in Bristol or able to commute to the office three days a week.What’s on offer• £40,000 - £46,000 depending on experience• Hybrid working, with three days in the Bristol office and two from home• Ownership of a major European live event• A varied role covering both flagship and smaller events• 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays• Holiday exchange scheme• Health cover• A small, collaborative team with plenty of autonomyIf you’re an experienced Events Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely own delivery and have an influence on the events themselves, we’d be keen to hear from you.

The RoleOn behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager (Digital Events) to lead the delivery of digital event platforms for international trade shows. You will manage projects from specification through to launch, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.This role is primarily based in the Clevedon office and involves close collaboration with development, customer experience, and client teams. Domestic and international travel may be required.Responsibilities will includeCarry out the build of projects on the digital event platform to ensure event organisers, exhibitors, and delegates maximise networking opportunities.Provide professional guidance to clients to develop a quality product suited to each event’s sector, users, and objectives.Deliver presentations and training to clients and platform users to encourage engagement.Communicate with the Development team to stay up to date with new features and recommend improvements.Liaise with the Customer Experience team to ensure they are familiar with each project and can deliver networking services effectively.Exceed expectations in terms of product quality.Ensure internal systems and processes are maintained.The PersonThe ideal candidate is a technically and data savvy ProjectManager with great communication skills, who excels at data manipulation, thrives in a collaborative environment, and delivers clear, high-level presentations in English.Strong technical background with excellent data manipulation skills.Excellent written and verbal English communication abilities.Collaborative mindset and willingness to support teammates as needed.Trade show or events experience is preferred but not essential.Additional language proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, or Mandarin would be an advantage.The HoursMonday to Friday, 9am–5pm.The Salary£30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience, full-time, with potential discretionary bonus.The BenefitsRegular team building days28–33 days holiday, including bank holidaysChristmas break, with the office closed between Christmas and New YearPension schemeCycle to Work SchemeFree on-site parkingThe LocationClevedon, UK – primarily on-site with one day per week remote work.

Objective: To support events and sales team in the delivery of a range of event-related projects for our clients. About Brightelm We deliver specialist events services for associations and not for profit organisations. We like to do things differently and our aim is to deliver value to our clients at all costs. The services we offer include project management, sponsorship, marketing, content, delegate services, logistics and exhibitions. Why work for us? We’re an industry challenger and are known for speaking our minds. As thought leaders we are often asked our opinion, particularly when it comes to increasing revenue for membership organisations. Our team is dynamic and good fun, small and close knit. We believe that our team is our greatest asset. We invest in each and every member of staff that works with us through training and development for up to 35 hours each year. Furthermore, a proportion of the profits we make each year are used as a bonus fund to pay for the annual bonus and rewards programme. Overview of role We are looking for an events team assistant to support the team in delivering events for our clients as well as provide sales and marketing support to our business development team. The role will also some involve travel and onsite support at client events. This role is perfect for someone with a background in hospitality or events, looking to further their career in a professional setting or someone who has recently graduated. If you have a passion for service delivery and thrive in a varied and dynamic role, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Support the delivery of hybrid, live and online events. Arrange travel and accommodation for events team and clients. Attend and take minutes of client meetings. Efficiently and effectively manage event email accounts. Keep a log of all event equipment. Respond to inbound leads to sales for our client events Support each project with online research, identifying and making contact with new leads. Use online tools such as email marketing software, CRMs, social media platforms etc to help support the objectives. Person Specification: Skills Some experience in events. A strong customer service ethic. Ability to work to deadlines, to be adaptable and occasionally work under pressure. Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. Impeccable organisational and multitasking skills. Outstanding communication and interpersonal prowess. Sharp attention to detail and a knack for problem-solving. A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently. Qualifications Relevant degree or apprenticeship Level 4 or 5. Qualities Enthusiastic, self-motivated, energetic, confident, resilient, a positive attitude, sense of humour and a drive to exceed targets. Rewards: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Your birthday off Annual bonus scheme after 12 months Flexible working options available Contributory pension scheme after 3 months Professional development & skills training Access to hospitality industry benefits and discounts Seasonal social events