Job description

Senior Event Manager

Location: Redditch

We are seeking an experienced Senior Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of premium, large-scale events across corporate, private, and social sectors. This role is ideal for a strategic, detail-driven events professional who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and is confident managing complex logistics, high-profile clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

The Senior Event Manager will oversee events from concept through execution, ensuring exceptional client experiences, operational excellence, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Delivery

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of high-value events, including corporate functions, brand activations, private celebrations, and large-scale productions
Translate client briefs into creative, operationally sound event concepts and delivery plans
Oversee multiple events simultaneously, maintaining quality, consistency, and deadlines

Client Relationship Management

Act as the senior point of contact for key clients, building trusted, long-term relationships
Manage client expectations, budgets, and timelines with confidence and professionalism
Present proposals, schedules, and post-event evaluations to stakeholders

Operational & Production Management

Manage complex event logistics including venue coordination, staffing, production schedules, guest flow, and on-site operations
Collaborate closely with culinary teams, production partners, florists, designers, and technical suppliers
Lead site visits, rehearsals, and on-the-day delivery, ensuring seamless execution

Financial & Commercial Oversight

Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost control and strong profit margins
Oversee supplier negotiations, contracts, and purchase orders
Track financial performance and contribute to forecasting and revenue planning

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Line-manage and mentor Event Managers and Event Coordinators
Allocate resources effectively across the events portfolio
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture

Quality, Compliance & Risk

Ensure events meet health & safety, licensing, and compliance requirements
Anticipate and mitigate risks, resolving issues quickly and calmly
Uphold brand standards and deliver consistently high levels of service

Required Experience & Skills

Significant experience (typically 6-8+ years) in event management within a full-service or high-end events environment
Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale events with premium clients
Strong understanding of event production, catering operations, logistics, and supplier management
Exceptional organisational and project management skills
Confident leader with experience managing and developing teams
Excellent client-facing and communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience
Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required

Desirable

Experience across both corporate and private/social events
Background in hospitality, catering, or live event production
Familiarity with event management software and CRM tools

This is a senior, hands-on role offering the opportunity to shape exceptional events, lead talented teams, and work on high-profile projects in a creative, ambitious environment.