Senior Event Project Manager

London
05-06-2025
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Charity
Division
Business Support
Job Title
Events Manager
Salary Type
Annual
Job ID
96861

Job Description

Our client, a leading Charity organisation, is looking to hire a Senior Events Project Manager to join their team!

Role: Senior Events Project Manager
Salary: £48,000 - £58,000 per annum
Where: City of London - short walk from Tower Bridge 
When: Monday - Friday / 09:00 - 17:00 / hybrid and flexi working 

What you'll do:

  • Lead project delivery for major events, acting as the internal “account manager” to align teams, manage timelines, and ensure delivery meets strategic goals
  • Enable cross-functional teams across departments and regions, ensuring their buy-in, clear communication, accountability, and progress against milestones
  • Develop and manage project plans and input into budgets, translating briefs into actionable, revenue generating proposals and ensuring high-quality execution
  • Oversee the delegate management team which includes VIP stakeholder engagement mapping, data management and managing the delegate experience from planning through to on-site delivery
  • Line manage both the delegate management and logistics teams, ensuring strong leadership, development, and alignment with broader event goals
  • Understanding and proactively integrating the needs of the whole organisation, into your project plans, building good relations to secure the input you need from outside your team
  • Identify and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and drive continuous improvement through post-event reviews, reporting and leading on certain initiatives
  • Support strategic development of the Events function by leading planning, process and other improvements and mentoring junior team members
  • Deputising for the Head of Events on occasions, both internally and with external stakeholders

What you need:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience within an Events Managerial position
  • Proven experience leading large-scale, high-impact events from concept to delivery
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders
  • Line management experience across multifunctional teams, including event logistics and delegate management
  • Confident communicator who can hold teams accountable and escalate issues when needed
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects

REF: HNW96861