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£35k-£55k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Delivery track record
Ask about events they ran and what went wrong and right.
Budget and supplier control
They manage cost and suppliers. Look for someone commercially organised.
Calm under pressure
Events are high-stress. Screen for composure and problem-solving.
How to run the hire
1. Define the events
Be clear on the type, scale and frequency of events.
2. Score for delivery
Weight events delivered smoothly, to budget and effect.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with relevant event experience.
4. Test with a scenario
Use a last-minute problem to hear how they'd handle it.
5. Reference delivery
Confirm their events landed well.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 4-8 weeks.
Event type and scale are the main variables.
An Events Manager plans and delivers events - conferences, exhibitions, webinars and internal events - managing budget, suppliers, logistics and the experience on the day.
They make sure events run smoothly and achieve their purpose.
Yes, both, plus hybrid events.
We match the candidate's experience to the type and scale of events you run.
Try: Tell me about an event where something went wrong on the day.
How do you manage budget and suppliers?
How do you measure an event's success? and How do you stay calm under pressure?
Yes, across corporate, B2B and consumer events.
We match event type and sector to your needs.
Tell us about your role and a specialist marketing recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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