Average Events Manager salary in the UK

Position: Full time - permanent (37.5hr per week) Location: Brighton Are you a self-motivated individual, driven to deliver outstanding events? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an Event Manager to join our Rethink Events team! From venue sourcing and supplier & client liaison, budget management to running events on the day, Rethink Events is looking for an Event Manager to lead the organisation of our international business summits. Rethink Events, part of William Reed Group, is a fast-growing company with an exceptional team that creates and delivers international business conferences promoting new technologies in sustainable agriculture, food, materials and water. Based in Brighton, Rethink Events work globally, with events taking place in San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Mexico, São Paulo, London, Amsterdam and Singapore. What you’ll be doing: Ensuring tasks, projects and events are delivered on time, in line with budgets and to a high standard.Overseeing the logistics and operations of each event, from venue & AV liaison, hotel room blocks, floorplans, catering, exhibition planning and team travel & accommodation.Running events on the day and overseeing the onsite team, including set-up, registration, managing delegate queries, venue liaison and AV liaison.Collaborating with event assistants daily on administrative tasks, as well as speaker and stakeholder communications to ensure seamless delivery.Researching, shortlisting, negotiating and contracting new venues, AV companies, internal and external suppliers for upcoming summits.Liaising with speakers, making sure they are fully briefed and engaged during the event lifecycle, gathering photos, biographies and presentations, and setting up preparatory calls with session moderators.Supporting the business development team with client liaison and fulfilment of contract deliverables.Coordinating with the marketing team to plan, contract and deliver digital and printed branding.Overseeing the networking event platform and keeping it up to date in the run up to and during the summit.Managing the summit registration page, processing new registrations, updating details where needed, and pulling regular reports and data. What you’ll need: Strong event management experience, with the ability to oversee a full event cycle from venue sourcing, budget management, stakeholder and supplier liaison to running events onsite.Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively and work to strict deadlines.Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, to ensure clear, effective communication and build relationships with colleagues, suppliers, speakers and partners.Self-motivated with a proactive and flexible approach in identifying and addressing challenges, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.Exceptional attention to detail.Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).Experience using registration systems and online meeting platforms (Cvent and Swapcard would be desirable).Additional languages such as Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic or Mandarin would be advantageous but not essential.Willingness to travel to events and flexibility in working hours. Company Benefits Include: 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays - increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our "MeDay".A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.Contributory PensionLife Assurance SchemeGroup Income ProtectionEnhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlementsWellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme, Virtual GP service and Access to health & wellbeing resources and tools.Cycle to Work SchemeElectric Car Scheme Why work for us We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Events Coordinator to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. If you thrive on planning, logistics, and bringing events to life, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. What you’ll be doing: Coordinating and delivering a range of events across the region Managing logistics, suppliers, venues, and on-the-day operations Working with internal teams, speakers, and partners to ensure smooth delivery Supporting promotional activity and event communications Handling budgets and post-event reporting Acting as the main contact point for all event-related activity What we’re looking for: Previous experience in event coordination or a similar role Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings for events A team player who’s confident working independently when needed Contract: 6-month fixed termHours: 35 per week, Monday-Friday (with flexibility for some evening work)Salary: £28,000 - £30,000, depending on experienceStart Date: ASAP

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.