Buckinghamshire / hybrid with 3 days WFH - A fantastic role working at a senior level within a well established but diversifying and growing agency!  

The Company

With a solid foundation and a strong pedigree in performance improvement, incentive programmes and global event management, this agency really has it all! With a high international presence, and in-house services including design, delegate management and logistics they continue to win new business and work with a variety of blue-chip clients. Working across multiple sectors including automotive, financial services and telecommunications to name a few they deliver a broad range of events including incentives, press launches and conferences both across the UK and internationally.

With a commitment to looking after and developing their staff, an excellent benefits package and a great working environment, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

The Role

There is now a need for an Event Project Director to join their delivery team. Working at a senior level this role will have responsibility for 2 direct reports as well as the delivery of a diverse portfolio of events. Duties include:

-          Leading, nurturing and growing client relationships

-          Managing varied events from briefing stage through to onsite delivery

-          Preparing client facing proposals in line with a brief

-          Overseeing project scheduling, timelines and deadlines

-          Briefing and working with production, creative and guest management teams

-          Managing supplier briefings and relationships

-          Owning event budgets - often multicurrency

-          Driving event delivery onsite both in the UK and internationally

-          Line management of a small team including appraisals, KPI setting, etc.

-          Leading larger project teams including freelance support

The Candidate

Candidates must have established event agency experience with a proven ability to manage a variety of both small and large scale B2B event projects. An expertise across client management and a background in both UK based and international event delivery are key. Existing line management experience would be beneficial however candidates who have managed project teams may also be considered. Any experience working with automotive clients would also be advantageous.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: LKS14121