Trade Events Manager

Methodfi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK event management company is looking for a Trade Events Manager for a full-time, 9-month maternity cover. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing key events, including the Checkatrade Awards and the new Checkatrade Games. Applicants should have extensive project management and event management experience, along with outstanding communication skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence high-profile trade initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Experience in events management and delivery is essential.
• Experience in campaigns management, or marketing is a strong advantage.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Genuine passion for working on events.
• Comfortable working in an ambitious, fast-paced environment.
• Budget and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Checkatrade Trade Awards.
• Develop the Checkatrade Games from concept to execution.
• Act as operational lead for the Checkatrade Trade Board.
• Own logistics, planning, and delivery for all trade-focused events.
• Work with Marketing to amplify events through social media.

Skills

Project management

Events management

Outstanding communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Job description

Trade Events Manager (Full-Time, 9-Month Contract)

Team: COPS/Trade Engagement
Location: London
Contract: Full-time maternity cover (9 months)

About the Role

Are you energised by big ideas, memorable experiences, and bringing communities together? We’re looking for a proactive, creative, and highly organised individual to join the team on a full-time maternity cover. The ideal candidate will have experience running and developing events and will be an action orientated, self starter.

This is a rare opportunity to influence some of Checkatrade’s most exciting and high profile trade initiatives, from our iconic Checkatrade Awards to a brand-new flagship concept: the Checkatrade Games.

If you love fast-paced environments, crafting standout moments, and building strong communities, this role puts you right at the heart of Checkatrade’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. The Checkatrade Awards

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Checkatrade Trade Awards (6 events in 2026), from nominations and judging through to production, on-the-day delivery, and post-event storytelling.

• Be right at the heart of the organisation of this event all the way from creating table plans to liaising with venues to strategically thinking about how to get the most brand benefit from these events. You need to be comfortable being in the weeds but also pushing the agenda across the organisation.

• Elevate the Awards into a dynamic multi platform engagement campaign that sparks excitement across trades, consumers, and media. Find creative ways to shout from the rooftops about this standout series of events.

• Bring bold, creative ideas that develop the Awards’ emotional impact and strengthen Checkatrade’s position as the champion of skilled tradespeople.

2. Checkatrade Games

This is a rare opportunity to put your stamp on something entirely new, creating an event that has the potential to become iconic within the trade industry.

• Develop the Checkatrade Games from the ground up, shaping a brand new flagship moment for our trade community. This will be a major new initiative for Checkatrade, blending elements of games, performance, and trade pride into an unforgettable experience.

• Lead the end-to-end planning, development, and execution of the Games, from concept shaping and logistics to on the day delivery.

• Work closely with other teams to define the identity and narrative of the event, ensuring it becomes a standout moment in the trade calendar.

• Drive operational excellence, from scouting venues and coordinating suppliers to managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

• Bring creative thinking to how the Games show up across channels ensuring they build excitement, grow participation, and celebrate the craft, personality, and competitiveness of our trades.

• Ensure the initiative remains commercially viable by supporting sponsorship discussions, partnership opportunities, and activation planning.

3. Trade Board

• Act as operational lead for the Checkatrade Trade Board where we invite trades in for the day to provide feedback. The Trade Board currently has a quarterly event cadence. Manage communications, agendas with other teams, pre-reads, and follow ups.

• Capture insights and themes from our trade community, helping teams across the business stay connected to real voices and real experiences.

• Help amplify the work of the Trade Board internally and externally, turning insight into advocacy through storytelling and engagement.

4. Planning, Logistics and Cross Collaboration

• Own logistics, planning, and delivery for all trade focused events, including (but not limited to) the Checkatrade Awards, Trade Board sessions, and the new Checkatrade Games initiative.

• Collaborate cross functionally with Marketing, COPS, Sales, Partnerships and others to ensure every event is seamless, high-impact, and uniquely “Checkatrade.”

• Own developing sponsorship/advertising revenue to pay for the various events. Work with the Partnerships team to develop a plan and work collaboratively to ensure events are net neutral.

• Serve as the operational heartbeat at events ensuring smooth delivery, exceptional experiences, and a positive, professional atmosphere.

5. Content & Social Amplification

• Work with our Marketing and Social teams to bring events to life through compelling case studies, highlight videos, hero stories, and social content.

• Support trade marketing activation to ensure every event, partnership, or campaign drives meaningful engagement.

• Build trusted relationships with ambassadors and trade influencers to help “flood the internet with positivity” and inspire participation.

Skills & Experience

• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence.

• Experience in events management and delivery is a must.

• Experience in campaigns management, or marketing is a strong advantage.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication.

• Genuine passion for working on events.

• Comfortable working cross functionally and thriving in an ambitious, fast-paced environment.

• Budget and commercially minded.

Contract Details

• Duration: 9-month maternity cover

• Schedule: Full-time

• Reporting to: Emma Grant

• Location: London, with travel to events as required

About us

We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business.

We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.