Job Description

Event Manager - Awards Portfolio

The salary is 30,000-35,000 (DOE) and company benefits.


Turn your passion for events into unforgettable experiences.


As our Event Manager on our awards, you'll take charge of some of the most prestigious awards in music, HR, and agriculture, bringing creativity and precision to every stage. From sourcing venues and coordinating AV to running awards on the day, you'll ensure each awards run smoothly. Working with event and marketing executives, you'll manage entries, the judging process, delegate bookings, and guest lists while building strong relationships with your clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

What we're looking for

Strong awards management experience, with the ability to oversee a full event cycle from venue sourcing, budget management, and stakeholder and supplier liaison to running awards onsite. Project management experience. Exceptional organisational skills, and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively and work to strict deadlines. Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to ensure clear, effective communication and build relationships with colleagues, suppliers, speakers, and partners. Proven track record in managing high-profile awards. A desire to contribute to a supportive, collaborative culture that celebrates shared success. Alignment with our values. If you're passionate, creative, fair, and nurturing, you'll thrive in our culture. Ability to attend awards and work flexible hours, including evenings, as awards often run late into the night. Knowledge of registration systems.
If you don't tick every box but bring transferable skills and fresh thinking, we'd still love to hear from you.

Why join us?

Access tailored mentorship, training, and development opportunities. Contribute to initiatives that shape industries and audiences. Thrive in a culture rooted in passion, creativity, fairness, and growth.

How to apply

Send your application. Optional extras:

Include a short video introduction (optional). Provide a recommendation/reference (optional).

Right to Work:

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Our commitment to diversity

We value diverse perspectives. Even if your background isn't a perfect match, if you're excited by the

mission/industry,

we want to hear from you.

About Us

For more than 40 years, Mark Allen Group has been shaping industries and connecting communities worldwide. From healthcare and education to agriculture, tech, and critical communications, our events and media give professionals the insights and connections they need to make a difference. We're passionate about fresh ideas, champion fairness and creativity, and support our people to grow, explore, and succeed.


We use technology to screen for AI-generated applications to ensure a fair, human-led process. Please apply in your own words so we can get to know the real you.



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