Event Director

Event Director (Congress Events)

Sector: Commodities

The package: Circa £80,000 + bonus + package

The Company

Internationally established with offices across the globe, this company is a market leader in delivering cutting‑edge events, information and media solutions.

Consistent success and growth facilitate excellent progression and career opportunities for employees.

In a culture founded on trust and autonomy, employees are encouraged to develop skills, expand knowledge and embrace a growth mindset. An almost inexhaustible resource bank is available to support every employee.

Our client is a dynamic and considerate organisation that promises careers that will stimulate the imagination and yield satisfaction, success and reward

The Opportunity

This is a senior Event Director role with genuine ownership. You’ll lead the end‑to‑end development and delivery of major event products, acting as the central driving force behind growth, quality, and strategic impact.

• Own and scale established, high‑revenue event brands
• Shape event strategy, content direction, and long‑term growth plans
• Operate with real autonomy and senior stakeholder exposure
• Play a visible role in the future evolution of the portfolio

The role

• Full responsibility for event performance and delivery
• Secure and manage senior‑level speakers and contributors
• Act as the central connector across marketing, sponsorship, operations, and partnerships
• Drive innovation, quality, and commercial outcomes at scale

What we’re looking for

• A proven event owner who has led large, complex, revenue‑generating events
• Strong commercial and strategic instincts, not just delivery skills
• Gravitas and credibility with senior stakeholders
• Someone hands‑on, ambitious, and comfortable being accountable for results

If you’ve built and scaled major event products and want a role with real influence and ownership, this is worth a conversation.