Event Manager in City of London

Frieze is a leading global contemporary art organisation, recognized for its art fairs, publications and digital presence. Founded in 1991 with the launch of frieze magazine, the brand has grown to encompass seven of the most significant art fairs worldwide in cities including Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York and Seoul. These events attract leading artists, galleries and collectors, fostering innovative dialogues and practices within the art community. Frieze magazine continues to set the benchmark for insightful art criticism and commentary, while frieze.com serves as a vital online resource. Committed to expanding the reach and understanding of contemporary art, Frieze also hosts year-round curated programs and associated initiatives that enrich the cultural landscape.

Position Overview: Frieze is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Events Manager to oversee logistics and execute a variety of events, including VIP programs, private studio and collection visits, and partner activations across the US, UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia. The Events Manager will support the Head of Events on ensuring the smooth delivery of events and contribute to enhancing the Frieze brand through high-impact, memorable experiences. This role requires a detail-oriented, strategic, and creative individual with a passion for the arts and a strong understanding of event logistics and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event Planning & Delivery: Working closely with the Head of Events and the Events and VIP teams, to action and deliver events for Frieze Fairs.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and sustain strong relationships with internal teams and external collaborators, including artists, galleries, sponsors, vendors, and venues.
• Budget Oversight: Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost control and timely delivery within allocated resources.
• Logistics & Operations: Direct all logistical aspects of events, ensuring flawless execution and attention to detail.
• Team Coordination: Manage and delegate responsibilities to temporary event staff, contractors, and support teams.
• Guest Experience: Create memorable experiences by managing guest lists, invitations, on-site services, and catering for all events.
• Brand Integrity: Ensure all events align with Frieze’s brand identity, maintaining high standards and a consistent cultural ethos across all activations.
• Post-Event Analysis: Lead post-event evaluations to assess success, gather insights, and identify opportunities for future improvement and innovation on Frieze events.

Experience: At least 3 years of event management experience, ideally in the arts, culture, or luxury sectors. Familiarity with the art world and working with high-profile clients is highly desirable.

Skills: Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end event management, exceptional project management abilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, comprehensive understanding of contemporary art fairs, proficiency in event management tools, and problem-solving skills.

Travel Requirements: Frequent travel across the region as required, including evenings and weekends around major event dates.

Personal Attributes: Highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, creative thinker, collaborative team player, and deeply passionate about contemporary art and culture.