Senior Project Manager

Principal. Global Events; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events management company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex events and high-performing teams. You'll manage projects from start to finish, ensuring high standards in delivery and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, extensive experience in event management, and strong leadership skills. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, apply now. This role also emphasizes sustainability in event planning and execution.

Benefits

Sustainable working environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience delivering complex, high-value events in a fast-paced agency.
• Proven people management skills to guide and motivate project teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support medium to large project teams for high performance.
• Manage and deliver large-scale events from concept to completion.
• Develop partnerships with clients and suppliers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Budget Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Cvent

Job description

Step into the pivotal role of Senior Project Manager and bring your expertise to deliver world-class events and manage high-performing project teams. You’ll play a central part in leading complex projects, cultivating strong client and supplier relationships, and ensuring every event is delivered to the highest standard. If you are passionate about event management, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a flair for leadership and planning, this is your opportunity to progress your career to the next level!

What You'll Be Doing

• You will lead, mentor, and support a medium to large project team, ensuring continual growth and high performance.
• You will manage and deliver complex, large-scale events, taking ownership of all logistical and operational elements from concept to completion.
• You will develop and build strong partnerships with clients and suppliers, identifying opportunities for business growth and ensuring client satisfaction at every stage.
• You will prepare and present proposals, manage budgets, and negotiate contracts for successful, cost-effective event delivery.
• You will collaborate closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, contributing to continuous improvement of company processes and operations.
• You will oversee post-event evaluation, gather feedback, and generate comprehensive reports to inform future improvements.

What We're Looking For

• You will have a Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field; foreign language skills are an advantage.
• You will have experience delivering complex, high-value events, with at least 6 years in a fast-paced agency or similar environment.
• You will be a natural leader with proven people management skills, capable of guiding and motivating project teams to consistently exceed expectations.
• You will possess exceptional organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines without compromising quality.
• You will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience managing operational budgets and supplier partnerships.
• You will be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with outstanding presentation and relationship-building abilities.
• You will be proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experienced in building delegate registration websites through platforms such as Cvent.
• You will be a creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and a solutions-focused mindset, ready to manage challenges with a positive attitude.
• You have the right to work in the UK.

We’re looking for people who are curious, driven, and creative — if that sounds like you and you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to working towards a sustainable event environment, which is reflected in our vision, communication, event delivery process and collaboration with all our stakeholders.

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