Senior Event Production Manager

About the role

The Senior Event Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of events, ensuring seamless coordination between clients and internal teams. Acting as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the planning process, this role ensures that all aspects of an event are delivered to the highest standard. The role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills to ensure client expectations are met while maintaining operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Events Team, ensuring effective staff scheduling and resource allocation.
• Conduct biannual appraisals and regular one-to-one meetings with direct reports.
• Oversee the planning and execution of events across physical, hybrid, and virtual formats.
• Act as the main client liaison during the planning phase, ensuring clear communication and alignment with their requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed event documentation, including Programme Execution Orders, room layouts, and event timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including AV production, catering, and operations, to finalise event logistics.
• Oversee event budget management, ensuring accurate cost calculations, approvals, and final invoicing.
• Supervise on-site event operations, ensuring smooth execution and addressing any challenges in real time.

Required skills

• Event planning
• Event production
• Team management
• Project management
• Client relationship management
• AV production
• Catering logistics
• Event operations
• Event management software

Nice to have

• Virtual event platforms
• Livestream production
• Budget management

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised fitness
• Eye care
• Well-being and personal support programs
• 25 days annual leave
• Bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Bonus scheme
• Interest-free loans for rail travel
• Cycle to Work program

About the Company

Convene Hospitality Group operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations.