Senior Events Manager

Job Title: Senior Events Manager
Company: Assemble Events Ltd
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (Hybrid)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Up to £40k per annum

About Us

Assemble Events is a growing, full-service events management company partnering with universities and non-profit organisations worldwide. We deliver high-impact virtual, in-person, and hybrid events across the education sector - from graduations and global conferences to festivals, award ceremonies, and strategic institutional events.

The Role

Reporting to the Founder & Director, we are seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Events Manager to join our team.

This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of events, ensuring each project aligns with client objectives, meets the highest quality standards, and delivers exceptional experiences. The successful candidate will bring strong project management expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and self-sufficient, while also being a collaborative and reliable team player. They should demonstrate flexibility in their approach, comfortably operating at a strategic level while remaining hands-on and actively involved in the day-to-day coordination and administration of events.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Strategy

• Develop and deliver event strategies aligned with client objectives
• Create innovative event concepts, themes, and experiences
• Identify opportunities to enhance delivery and improve processes

Project Management

• Ability to manage and delivery multiple projects at once within assigned portfolio
• Lead all stages of event delivery from planning through to execution and evaluation
• Develop detailed timelines, schedules, and production plans
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard

Budget Management

• Prepare and manage event budgets
• Monitor expenditure and ensure cost efficiency
• Negotiate contracts with venues, suppliers, and partners

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Take a proactive approach to client management on every project, acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Champion the client's needs, interpreting objectives and translating them into clear, actionable, and successful event plans
• Develop and strengthen client relationships through exceptional delivery and consistent, high-quality support
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with all stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle

Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and manage venues, caterers, AV providers, and other event suppliers
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and service agreements, ensuring value and quality
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative supplier relationships to support long-term partnerships
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure delivery aligns with agreed quality, compliance, and operational standards

On-Site Event Delivery

• Oversee and lead all aspects of event setup, live delivery, and breakdown
• Coordinate on-site teams, proactively troubleshoot issues, and anticipate potential challenges
• Ensure contingency plans, health & safety requirements, and operational standards are consistently met
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal event teams, venues, and external suppliers
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders to ensure smooth event execution

Post-Event Evaluation

• Measure event success against KPIs
• Gather and analyse feedback from clients and attendees
• Produce post-event reports with insights and recommendations

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 7+ years' experience in event management
• Experience working within Higher Education and/or the Not-for-Profit sector
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Proven experience managing budgets and financial processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with event platforms (e.g. Zoom Events, Ticket Tailor, Cvent or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management tools
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and UK/Internationally travel as required

Desirable

• Degree in Event Management, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience delivering large-scale or international events
• Professional event certification (e.g. CMP)

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and salary expectations via the button below.

Closing date: Thursday 9th April

First Round Interview: Thursday 16th April (virtually)