At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead iconic live events, ensuring flawless execution and exceptional customer experiences.
- Company: Join LS Events, the UK's top event management company with a mission for excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holidays, wellness perks, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and innovation in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Shape massive events and make a real impact in the world of live entertainment.
- Qualifications: Extensive senior management experience and a proven track record in large-scale events.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
LS Events is the UK’s leading event management company, on a mission to deliver event excellence for its clients. Whether it’s welcoming global superstars to the stage at BST Hyde Park, designing globally acclaimed fan experiences for Formula E or managing the complexities of pan‑London events such as the funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our team of event experts possesses a wide range of technical, creative and operational skill sets that allow us to deliver complex public events with first‑class customer journeys and experiences.
Our Core Purpose
Deliver event excellence.
About the Role
Ready to take total ownership of some of the UK’s most iconic, large‑scale live events? As a Projects Director at LS Events you will be the ultimate champion of your assigned projects. You will lead dedicated project and operational teams, translating big‑picture strategy into flawless execution on the ground. While collaborating with our Senior Leadership Team, your day‑to‑day focus will be on leadership and delivery – mastering complex event compliance, navigating SAGs, controlling multi‑million‑pound budgets and nurturing client relationships. This is a heavy‑hitting senior role that grants you the autonomy to make critical decisions, drive operational excellence and directly shape the success of massive live experiences.
About You
- Proven Senior Level Experience – extensive experience as an executive or senior manager leading, coaching and empowering large project and operational teams.
- Portfolio Expertise – a proven track record of overseeing multiple complex, high‑value projects simultaneously, delivering them on time, within budget and to exceptional standards.
- Large‑Scale Outdoor Expertise – a proven record of delivering massive, complex outdoor events (20k+ capacity) in the UK and internationally.
- Exemplary Leadership Traits – deep self‑awareness, strong emotional intelligence, empathy, agility, excellent delegation, conflict resolution and influencing skills.
- Values‑Driven Approach – a professional ethos that aligns with and champions our core values of trust, respect and integrity.
- Commercial and Financial Acumen – strong experience in budgetary planning, expense tracking and collaborating with senior leadership on project fee plans that meet financial targets.
- Superb Communication Skills – the ability to build nurturing, robust relationships with high‑level clients, stakeholders and internal teams, maintaining open dialogue for troubleshooting and escalation.
- Industry Compliance Savvy – solid grasp of CDM regulations and comfort navigating Safety Advisory Group deliverables and engagement.
What We’re Looking For
- A Natural People Champion – empowering mentor who coaches teams to their full potential and fosters a collaborative, high‑performing environment.
- A Cool Head in a Crisis – strategic troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills with a positive, solution‑oriented mindset.
- An Eye for Innovation – naturally curious, forward‑thinking, always exploring new technologies, systems, and modern work methods.
- A Relationship Builder – genuine enjoyment of nurturing senior client relationships, exceeding expectations and representing our brand values.
- A Continuous Improver – loves optimising policies and protocols using data and project debriefs to drive continuous improvement.
- A Master Resource Optimiser – balances staffing requirements across projects while steering smart vendor procurement and favourable negotiations.
- A Confident Change‑Maker – unafraid to challenge existing practices, actively seeking ways to improve our events and projects.
- Tech‑Literacy – comfortable with software such as Vectorworks/CAD to read, understand and tweak site plans when needed.
Contract Terms
- Salary: From £70,000.00 per annum (pro rata) DOE.
- Contract type: Permanent.
- Contract hours: 37.5 hours per week.
- Holidays: 24 days plus bank holidays (pro rata).
Benefits
- Financial Benefits
London Living Allowance – applicable when living in London.
Company Bonus Scheme – subject to qualifying criteria.
Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme – after pension enrolment in month 3.
Death in Service (DIS) Benefit – day 1. - Time Off & Well‑being
Medicash (Level 1) – from day 1.
Wellness Day – post probation.
Your Birthday Off – after year 1.
Enhanced Family Leave.
Long Service Annual Leave Days – after 5 years of service.
Unpaid Sabbaticals – after 5 years of service. - Sustainable & Smart Travel
Bike 2 Work Scheme – post probation.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme – post probation.
Projects Director employer: LS Events
At LS Events, we pride ourselves on being the UK's leading event management company, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. As a Projects Director, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, wellness initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth while working on iconic events in vibrant London. Join us to make a meaningful impact in delivering exceptional experiences and be part of a team that values trust, respect, and integrity.
