Event Manager

Overview

Location: London – Hybrid

Team: Events Team

Reports to: Senior Events Manager

Our working pattern is 35 hours across Monday to Friday

Permanent role

Hybrid working (3 days office-based in Clapham Junction)

National or International travel may be expected

Who We Are

We’re brand brewery an integrated brand experience agency with a big heart and even bigger ideas.

We help brands create meaningful connections through unforgettable experiences. From global employee engagement campaigns and immersive conferences to standout sports sponsorship activations and high-impact creative campaigns, we do it all.

And we do it with heart, hustle, and a healthy dose of curiosity.

We may be small, but we think (and act) big. Working with budgets north of £2 million, we combine creativity, strategy, and smart collaboration with a close-knit, family-style culture that keeps our clients and our people coming back for more.

Our mantra? Deliver beyond the expected. Always.

Our Values

These aren’t just words—they shape how we work with each other and our clients every day:

• Add Value – Whether it’s a tiny detail or a bold idea, everything we do makes things better.
• Be Connected – We build real relationships, grounded in trust, empathy and collaboration.
• Take Ownership – We step up, take initiative, and see things through.

Who You Are

We are a family-run business that strives to retain the personal touch both internally and externally. We are a fast-paced business that requires level-headed thinking, maturity and emotional literacy from all levels of the team. You will be a key member of the team who will want to grow with the agency as we enter a hugely exciting period.

We are looking for an experienced Event Manager who is looking to develop their career within an agency environment.

The Event Manager role will require experience working on live events from concept through to completion, dealing directly with clients, stakeholders and suppliers as well as working with different departments within the business.

What You\’ll Be Doing

The Events Team at bb exists to provide our clients with innovative and creative solutions to produce market-leading events which enhance both brand awareness and engagement.

The purpose of this role is to support the Senior Event Manager and Event Director on the day-to-day management and delivery of our events program and client management.

• Manage your own workload, delivering and progressing with projects that you are leading and managing the project team involved
• Accountable for generating and handling budgets of all sizes, including the supervision of profitability and invoicing
• Build and manage client relationships, handling project queries and updates and ensuring appropriate actions are taken, including updating and distribution of meeting minutes and status documents
• Management of project plans, ensuring you create a strong working relationship with internal departments, clients, suppliers and stakeholders
• To manage a number of projects from concept to completion, working with different departments within the business and sourcing external suppliers where needed
• Have exceptional attention to detail, take responsibility and initiative on tasks given, and have the ability to juggle multiple projects at any one time
• Prepare eye-catching proposals and present pitches to clients and other stakeholders
• To keep abreast of relevant industry trends and identify new behaviours, both for client sectors and business communication channels
• Assist the brand brewery team in general office duties and assist other departments and areas of the business when required
• Represent brand brewery in a professional manner at all times

What You\’ll Bring

We’re not just after experience—we’re after the right attitude, too. If you’re proactive, thoughtful, and excited about growing with us, you’ll fit right in.

Skills

• A passion for the events industry with a can-do attitude and a desire to be in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in line management and managing a project team
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to clearly share accurate project updates and requirements, both to clients and team members
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to build trusted and valued professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• The capability to employ a keen eye for detail, ensuring the precision of both internal and external documentation and assets
• Experience working on presentations and pitches – with some experience or knowledge in strategic idea development and concept creation

Tools

• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook/ Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint and equivalent Mac software
• Knowledge of Monday.com, preferred
• Basic understanding of social media and communication channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)

Knowledge

• Minimum 4 years’ agency experience working on both large-scale (500+ pax) and small-scale events, dealing directly with high-level clients – agency experience is a must for this role, with international events experience beneficial
• Experience working with internal design & creative teams as well as external suppliers, ranging from event production teams through to various venues
• Ability to run several projects from concept through to completion – requires experience working with budgets, concept creation and project planning
• Comprehension of profit and loss (P&L), both within the scope of a project budget and in the broader context of the business
• Fluent in spoken and written English

What You\’ll Get

Being part of a small, agile agency means your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your growth is a priority.

A Few Things You Can Expect

• A flexible, hybrid work environment
• Lots of room to grow and take on new challenges
• A close-knit team that genuinely supports each other
• 22 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays – Increasing a day a year up to 5 additional days
• Birthday Day – An additional day\’s leave for your birthday.
• Pension
• Enhanced Pay – Sickness absence, maternity and emergency dependent leave.
• Long Service Awards – Awarded 4 weeks paid leave for 5 & 10 years LOS
• EAP – Health Assured – Whether it’s personal or professional challenges, the EAP provides a safe space to talk through it all.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to our full range of employee benefits via the Employee Portal

Our Interview Process

Our Interview Process Typically Involves 3 Main Stages

• Apply with your CV and answer the application questions
• Screening Call with our People & Culture Manager
• Remote 1st Stage Interview
• In-person Final Stage Interview

Top tip when applying

Please take your time with the application questions, as the answers to these will help us decide if we’d like to interview you.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us, and we’re making sure we have lots of support for all our people to grow at BB!

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.