Job Description
Join our award-winning agency and lead unforgettable experiences for global brands. We're seeking a visionary Senior Events Manager to conceptualize, plan, and execute premium corporate and luxury events across the UK and Europe. You'll drive innovation in event strategy while managing high-profile client relationships and multi-million-pound budgets.
Why Elevate Events?
• Industry-leading creative freedom
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Continuous professional development
• Competitive benefits package including health insurance and pension scheme
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver immersive corporate conferences, product launches, and brand activations for Fortune 500 clients
- Manage end-to-end event lifecycles: from concept development and vendor negotiations to on-site execution and post-event analysis
- Lead cross-functional teams including designers, technicians, and hospitality specialists
- Develop and maintain comprehensive event budgets with meticulous financial oversight
- Forge strategic partnerships with premium venues, suppliers, and talent agencies
- Implement innovative event technologies (AR/VR, live streaming, interactive platforms)
- Conduct post-event ROI analysis and client satisfaction reporting
Qualifications
- 7+ years in high-end event management with demonstrable luxury/conference experience
- Proven success managing budgets exceeding £500,000
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or equivalent qualification
- Exceptional vendor management and negotiation skills
- Advanced proficiency in event management software (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite Pro)
- Strong crisis management and problem-solving abilities
- Portfolio showcasing 5+ major events executed in the past 3 years
- Fluent English with additional European language preferred