Average Events Manager salary in Surrey

My client, a corporate Conference and Events based organisation, seek a Senior Event Manager to join their expanding team in one of their busiest divisions. This role will manage people, drive process improvements and oversee event planning of conferences in a variety of professional industries. We are looking for someone who is a passionate leader, is proactive, a great communicator and will ensure deadlines and budgets are managed efficiently. Key Responsibilities: People Management Leadership & Team Development: Provide strong direction, set clear goals, and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture through coaching, feedback, and professional development.Empowerment & Decision-Making: Encourage team autonomy, delegate tasks effectively, and support independent decision-making while ensuring successful outcomes.Performance & Recognition: Conduct evaluations, offer constructive feedback, and recognize achievements to motivate and develop team members.Communication: Address team issues proactively, promoting open dialogue and collaboration to maintain a positive work environment. Event Management Event logistics: Oversee team event planning and execution, ensuring tasks, deadlines, and objectives are met while maintaining high customer satisfaction.Budget & Cost Management: Monitor event budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness, financial adherence, and maximum ROI.Vendor & Logistics Coordination: Supervise relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring smooth execution of logistics with venues, catering, and audio visual.Risk & Performance Management: Oversee risk mitigation, proactively addressing issues, and leveraging data-driven insights to support decision making and optimize event success.Innovation & Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry advancements and implement innovative approaches to enhance event effectiveness.Team Leadership & Collaboration: Provide leadership, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure alignment with key stakeholders across departments. Process Management Workflow & Efficiency Improvements: Continuously evaluate and optimize department processes, implementing innovations to enhance productivity.Cross-Department Collaboration: Ensure seamless coordination with marketing, sales, production, and tech for aligned efforts.Documentation & Performance Tracking: Maintain accurate records, generate reports, and analyse KPIs to drive informed decision-making.Training & Continuous Learning: Provide training opportunities and foster a culture of continuous improvement for professional growth. The ideal candidate for this role must have 4+ years of event management experience, specifically within the conference and exhibition field, 2 of these with line management experience. It is important that you have a willingness and ability to travel occasionally to Europe & United States of America. This role is hybrid and currently requires at least one day in the London based office. Salary up to 44K plus bonus & bens Apply now for immediate consideration.

My client, a corporate Conference and Events based organisation, seek a Senior Event Manager to join their expanding team in one of their busiest divisions. This role will manage people, drive process improvements and oversee event planning of conferences in a variety of professional industries. We are looking for someone who is a passionate leader, is proactive, a great communicator and will ensure deadlines and budgets are managed efficiently. You must work well under pressure and have the ability to prioritise responsibilities and drive improvements across people, processes and products. Key Responsibilities: People Management Leadership & Team Development:Provide strong direction, set clear goals, and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture through coaching, feedback, and professional development.Empowerment & Decision-Making:Encourage team autonomy, delegate tasks effectively, and support independent decision-making while ensuring successful outcomes.Performance & Recognition: Conduct evaluations, offer constructive feedback, and recognize achievements to motivate and develop team members.Communication:Address team issues proactively, promoting open dialogue and collaboration to maintain a positive work environment. Event Management Event logistics: Oversee team event planning and execution, ensuring tasks, deadlines, and objectives are met while maintaining high customer satisfaction.Budget & Cost Management: Monitor event budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness, financial adherence, and maximum ROI.Vendor & Logistics Coordination: Supervise relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring smooth execution of logistics with venues, catering, and audio visual.Risk & Performance Management: Oversee risk mitigation, proactively addressing issues, and leveraging data-driven insights to support decision making and optimize event success.Innovation & Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry advancements and implement innovative approaches to enhance event effectiveness.Team Leadership & Collaboration: Provide leadership, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure alignment with key stakeholders across departments. Process Management Workflow & Efficiency Improvements: Continuously evaluate and optimize department processes, implementing innovations to enhance productivity.Cross-Department Collaboration: Ensure seamless coordination with marketing, sales, production, and tech for aligned efforts.Documentation & Performance Tracking: Maintain accurate records, generate reports, and analyse KPIs to drive informed decision-making.Training & Continuous Learning: Provide training opportunities and foster a culture of continuous improvement for professional growth. The ideal candidate for this role must have 4+ years of event management experience, specifically within the conference and exhibition field, 2 of these with line management experience. It is important that you have a willingness and ability to travel occasionally to Europe & United States of America. This role is hybrid and currently requires at least one day in the London based office. Salary up to 44K plus bonus & bens Apply now for immediate consideration.

Our client is seeking a highly organised and communicative Events Coordinator & Channel Manager Support to join their dynamic team. This role will primarily focus on planning and executing successful events across EMEA, while also providing administrative support to the Channel Manager. The ideal candidate will have a passion for event management and operational efficiency, with an ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. What you will do: Plan, coordinate, and execute company events such as conferences, trade shows, product launches, webinars, and internal meetings.Manage event logistics, including venue selection, vendor negotiations, travel arrangements, and accommodation.Manage invitation, attendee registrations, event follow up comms and post event deliverables.Develop event schedules, manage timelines, and ensure all event deliverables are met on time and to a high standard.Coordinate marketing collateral, promotional materials, and attendee communication for events.Oversee event - in person or virtually - ensuring smooth running of all aspects, and highly coordinated.Work closely with marketing, sales, and other departments to align event goals with broader company objectives.Monitor event budgets and provide regular updates on expenditures.Assist the Channel Manager in daily administrative tasksAssist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and partner communications. What you will bring: Degree in Business Administration, Event Management or a related field.Proven experience in event planning/coordination (minimum 2 years).Strong administrative and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Experience with Marketo and event management platforms is a plus. Ready for an exciting new challenge? Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates