Event Director

Event Director, London - Global Event Agency

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding senior events leader to join the rapidly expanding events arm of one of Europe's most dynamic agencies, renowned across the industry for delivering world-class event and travel solutions.

As Event Director, you'll lead the delivery of major events across key accounts, combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You'll develop standout concepts, oversee significant budgets and help shape the direction of the wider event offering.

A key part of the role will be leading, developing and championing the events team. You'll bring your knowledge, experience and industry insight to the table, sharing expertise and bridging knowledge gaps where needed. With a supportive, mentorship-led approach, you'll empower the team to grow, build confidence and deliver their best work.

Your key focus will be to:

• Deliver projects flawlessly, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and tailoring solutions to their individual needs

• Lead, motivate and champion the events team, providing guidance, mentorship and support to help them achieve outstanding results

• Share your knowledge and industry insight, developing the team's capabilities and filling knowledge gaps where needed

• Play a key role in strategic business growth, onboarding new clients and strengthening relationships with existing accounts

• Bring fresh thinking and a proactive mindset to help drive the business forward

• Build trusted client relationships and develop a strong understanding of their goals and expectations

• Navigate challenges confidently and consistently deliver a high-quality service

What you'll need to succeed:

• Experience delivering global Brand Experiences, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Expositions, within an event agency is an absolute must.

• A strong ability to develop detailed proposals and deliver engaging, creative pitches

• Proven experience managing RFP processes

• A solid understanding of AV and production workflows

• Exceptional operational skills, including experience building and implementing efficient processes

• Deep knowledge of international venues and sourcing

• Demonstrable experience managing complex, high-value budgets across multiple currencies

• Confidence in forecasting and revenue planning to support strategic decision-making

• Strong people-management skills, with experience leading teams of four or more and a genuine passion for mentoring, developing and championing others

• Excellent communication skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Salesforce, PowerPoint and related tools

This role is based in London and offers hybrid working, with four days in the office and one day from home.

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