Director of Event Management

Events Director – Experiential Agency – London, up to £58k + benefits Our client is a leading creative events and brand experience agency looking for a creative Director of Events to lead the delivery of high-profile events, hospitality programmes and client relationships across a diverse consumer portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for event delivery, team management, commercial performance and business growth. You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex live experiences, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while leading and developing a talented events team. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable managing large-scale event operations, driving commercial performance, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of high-profile events and hospitality programmes from concept through to execution.
• Build and maintain strong senior-level client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and long-term account growth.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, commercial performance and profitability.
• Lead, mentor and develop event managers and coordinators.
• Oversee supplier relationships, production requirements and operational excellence across multiple projects.
• Contribute to new business activity, proposals, pitches and growth opportunities.
• Drive process improvement, innovation and best practice across the events function. About You
• Significant experience leading complex events, hospitality programmes or experiential projects.
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to influence and build relationships at senior levels.
• Commercially minded with excellent budgeting, financial management and resource planning skills.
• Proven people leadership experience with a collaborative and supportive management style.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Broad understanding of event production and operational delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious events leader looking to make a significant impact within a growing and highly respected organisation operating at the forefront of live experiences and hospitality. Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration. Are you looking for a different role? Spotlight Recruitment would love to support your search. You can join our community of over 145,000 followers by clicking on the Spotlight logo to stay up to date with our latest marketing, digital, design and communications roles and blogs. If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements for accessibility, please contact us and we'll do everything we can to help. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to support you during the interview process. To ensure your application is reviewed quickly by the right Consultant, please apply directly via the LinkedIn advert.