Job Description

Job description
Are you a highly organised and creative Event Manager looking to join the team at the heart of an international luxury brand in the premium food, drink, and travel space

• Flexible working
• Excellent career progression
• Collaborative team culture
• Travel the world and work with luxury global brands

Are you a highly organised and creative Event Manager looking to join the team at the heart of an international luxury brand in the premium food, drink, and travel space?
The Company
This leading global authority is renowned for showcasing worldwide trends and highlighting the great restaurants, bars, hotels, and vineyards around the world. They are globally recognised for organising and delivering industry-leading lists, events, and unrivalled guidance to gourmets, cocktail lovers, and discerning travellers.
For more than 20 years, this business has been inspiring consumers to discover diverse establishments and cultures, while remaining steadfast in its commitment to exploring trends and highlighting the subtlety and complexity of various global cuisines and drinks cultures.
Their impressive portfolio includes some of the world's most influential and high-profile lists within hospitality.
Offering an excellent working environment, strong team ethos, and fantastic career opportunities, this is an opportunity not to be missed! The role is based at their Gatwick offices with eligibility for hybrid working.
The Role
Due to the ongoing success of their brand and event portfolio, there is now an exciting opportunity for an Event Manager to come on board. Working within the in-house team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering exceptional events that uphold the brand's luxury standards and delight their global audiences.
This full-time, permanent position requires a balance of creative flair and operational excellence to ensure each event is flawlessly executed, from intimate receptions to large-scale award ceremonies and thought-leadership conferences.
Working closely with multiple departments, key responsibilities are broad and include:

• Planning and managing a broad range of B2C and B2B events within week-long programmes, from concept through to on-site delivery.
• Leading on venue sourcing, supplier negotiation, and production management to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Curating guest journeys and experiences (hospitality, entertainment, and design elements) that reflect the luxury positioning.
• Coordinating international events and activations, adapting plans to local markets while maintaining brand consistency.
• Overseeing event timelines, supplier contracts, and reporting.
• Supervising on-site event operations to ensure smooth execution and best-in-class brand presentation.
• Working closely with the Content, Marketing, Partnerships, and PR teams to ensure objectives are met.
• Monitoring event performance, capturing feedback, and providing post-event evaluation to inform future planning.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and creative professional with proven experience in event management. Experience in the luxury, lifestyle, or hospitality sectors would be preferred.
You will need:

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple international projects across different time zones.
• A creative eye for detail and a passion for curating memorable brand experiences.
• Excellent communication and strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging with VIPs, senior executives, and external partners.
• A willingness to travel internationally.

In return, the company offers a highly supportive environment where you can take your career to the next level. The company offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days after six years of service.
An additional "MeDay" of leave for a cultural celebration or your birthday.
A volunteer day to support a chosen charity.
Contributory Pension, Life Assurance, and Group Income Protection.
Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements.
Wellbeing benefits, including a health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme, and Virtual GP service.
Cycle to Work and Electric Car Schemes.
As a specialist events recruitment agency, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations, please do not hesitate to let us know
Vacancy Reference - MR16130

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