Director of Event Management

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a highly successful entrepreneur on the launch of an ambitious new venture, and we are seeking an exceptional Event Director to lead from the front.

This is a rare opportunity to shape, build, and deliver a flagship event concept. With a clear vision for growth, the Event Director will take full ownership of creating a large-scale, high-impact event that sets a new benchmark in its market.

The Role

As Event Director, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development and execution of a set of events, from initial concept through to delivery and post-event analysis. You will define the event strategy, secure key partnerships, and ensure a commercially successful outcome.

We are looking for someone who has successfully delivered a large-scale event within the last 12 months and can demonstrate a strong track record of driving attendance, revenue, and overall event success. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is excited by the challenge of building something new.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the creation, planning, and execution of a flagship event
• Developing and delivering a commercially viable event strategy with clear revenue targets
• Building and managing supplier, sponsor, and partner relationships
• Overseeing marketing and audience acquisition strategies to drive attendance and engagement
• Managing budgets, forecasting revenue, and ensuring profitability
• Recruiting, leading, and developing an events team from the ground up
• Ensuring exceptional delivery standards and a standout attendee experience

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £100,000 – £125,000 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Opportunity for equity
• Ability to shape something from the ground up and have significant impact

Candidate Profile

• Highly driven, ambitious, and motivated by financial success and career progression
• Proven experience delivering large-scale events, ideally within the past year
• Able to operate at pace, prioritise effectively, and deliver results in a demanding environment
• Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of how events drive revenue through ticket sales, sponsorship, and partnerships
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution
• Strong leadership capability, with experience building and scaling event teams
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Event Director who wants to take ownership of a high-profile launch and play a pivotal role in building a market-leading event brand.

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application.

(Jo Holdsworth Recruitment - Recruitment Agency)