Job Description
Join our award-winning events team at Apex Global Events, where creativity meets execution. We're seeking a Senior Events Manager to orchestrate unforgettable experiences for Fortune 500 clients across Europe. This pivotal role combines strategic vision with hands-on production, managing end-to-end event lifecycles from concept to post-event analysis. You'll lead a dynamic team in our London headquarters while collaborating with international partners to deliver immersive brand activations, corporate conferences, and luxury product launches.
Our culture thrives on innovation and precision, offering competitive benefits including private healthcare, professional development stipends, and quarterly team retreats. If you're passionate about turning ambitious ideas into extraordinary realities, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute 15+ high-profile events annually, managing budgets up to £500K
- Lead cross-functional teams including vendors, venues, and internal stakeholders
- Develop comprehensive event strategies aligned with client brand objectives
- Oversees risk mitigation and contingency planning for all event phases
- Analyze post-event data to measure ROI and identify optimization opportunities
- Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate contracts with key partners
- Train and mentor junior event coordinators
- Stay current with industry trends through continuous learning
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive events management experience with corporate clients
- Proven track record of managing large-scale events (100+ attendees)
- Exceptional budget management and financial reporting skills
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management expertise
- Proficiency in event tech platforms (Cvent, Aventri, Eventbrite)
- Relevant certification (e.g., CMP, CMM) preferred
- Ability to travel internationally 20% of the time
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ successful complex events