Event Manager - UVL Corporate Events

Event Manager - Corporate Events (UVL's)

Location: West London
Work Structure: Hybrid, Office-based Mon-Thurs + venues across London
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000


Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Event Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of corporate events across a portfolio of prestigious London venues.

This is a client-facing role focused on managing inbound enquiries, driving revenue growth, and delivering high-quality, creatively led event experiences.

The role combines event management, sales, and creative event design, with responsibility for developing compelling proposals, converting business opportunities, and ensuring exceptional delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inbound event enquiries from initial brief through to execution
• Develop creative, visually engaging proposals, costings, and event specifications
• Act as the primary client contact throughout the full event lifecycle
• Drive revenue growth by converting new business opportunities and maximising repeat bookings
• Lead the design and concept development of corporate events, ensuring innovation and high standards
• Oversee planning and delivery of events including:
  • Awards ceremonies
  • Charity dinners
  • Corporate receptions
  • Seasonal and large-scale celebrations
• Produce detailed technical specifications to support production and operations teams
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including production, operations, and finance
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry events to build and maintain relationships
• Manage event budgets, reporting, and CRM updates accurately
• Deliver events on-site, ensuring seamless execution, with the ability to hand over to operations when appropriate
• Maintain strong relationships with venues, suppliers, and industry partners
• Stay ahead of industry trends, particularly in event design and luxury experiences

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in event management, ideally within corporate or high-end events
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in sales and client conversion
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong creative and design-led thinking, with attention to detail
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Experience working with production and technical teams
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as required

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering events within prestigious or unique venues
• Background in creative event design, experiential, or production
• Strong supplier and industry network
• Familiarity with design or technical software (e.g. Adobe, SketchUp, AutoCAD)
• Experience delivering high-end or luxury events

Additional Information

• Office-based role with regular on-site event delivery across London
• Collaborative team environment with cross-functional support
• Opportunity to contribute to the creative and commercial growth of the business

This is a very exciting opportunity within a growing, reputable Events company.

Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation elliott@dirupttalent.co.uk