Senior Event Manager

The role

The Senior Event Production Manager oversees the planning and execution of physical, hybrid, and virtual events. This person acts as the primary client contact and manages the Events Team to ensure seamless coordination between clients and internal departments.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the Events Team including staff scheduling and resource allocation.
• Conduct biannual appraisals and regular one-to-one meetings with direct reports.
• Oversee the planning and execution of events across physical, hybrid, and virtual formats.
• Act as the main client liaison during the planning phase.
• Develop and maintain event documentation including PEOs, room layouts, and timelines.
• Collaborate with AV production, catering, and operations teams.
• Work with the Sales Team to support pre-sales activities and event proposals.
• Oversee event budget management and final invoicing.
• Supervise on-site event operations.
• Lead weekly event meetings and PEO discussions.

Required qualifications

• Extensive experience in event planning and production in physical, hybrid, and virtual formats.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of AV production, catering logistics, and event operations.
• Proficiency in event management software and project management tools.
• 2 years experience in large-scale corporate event planning.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with virtual event platforms and livestream production.
• Budget management experience within an events setting.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised fitness and eye care
• Well-being and personal support programs
• 25 days annual leave
• Bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Bonus scheme
• Interest-free loans for rail travel or further education
• Cycle to Work program
• Career development opportunities

Before you apply

• Candidates must currently reside in the UK
• Must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

About the company

Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds.