Senior Event Manager in Warrington

About us:

Mix Media Ltd is home to Mix Interiors, an award-winning events and media company that has been helping to shape the commercial interior design industry for the last 25 years.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and detail-oriented Senior Event Manager to conceptualise, plan, and execute high-profile events within the UK and overseas.

You will help to design and deliver some of the biggest and most anticipated events in the commercial interior design calendar – including the Mix Awards (formerly Mixology) and Mix 30 under 30, to name a few.

Event strategy & planning:

• Help to successfully deliver and grow our award-winning events and advertising portfolio
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities for growth within the UK and overseas.

Logistics & execution:

• Oversee all aspects of event logistics, including venue sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management (AV, catering, travel, accommodation), shipping, and local compliance.
• Manage (multi-currency) budgets, ensuring all events are delivered on time and within financial parameters.
• Lead the on-site execution of events, troubleshooting issues and managing local staff/contractors.

Stakeholder management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, sponsors, and internal cross-functional teams (Content, Sales and Marketing).
• Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with external suppliers and agencies.

Compliance & risk management:

• Ensure all events adhere to local laws, regulations and safety standards, and company policies.
• Develop and execute comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation plans for each event.

Measurement & reporting:

• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) for all events, providing post-event reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.

About you:

Essential skills & experience:

• Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering world-class events – ranging from large-scale awards programmes and trade shows to smaller, more intimate gatherings.
• B2B event management experience, with a minimum of 2 years specifically managing international events (outside of home country).
• Exceptional project management, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — confident dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercial awareness: a track record of supporting growth in event or media portfolios.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing significant budgets.
• Enterprising and enquiring mind.
• A willingness to contribute ideas and to try new things.
• Team player: collaborative, friendly and positive.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office.

Desirable skills & experience:

• Knowledge of, or a keen interest in architecture, interior design, design and culture.
• Degree educated in business/events management/marketing (or similar).
• Proficiency with event management software and CRM systems.
• You will have a network of event suppliers in the UK and overseas.

What we can offer:

• In addition to a competitive salary, we offer home-based working two days a week (Wednesday and Friday) and the opportunity to become part of a nimble, industry-recognised team.
• Profit-related bonus – as part of our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) membership.
• We believe in fostering a supportive, collaborative working culture, with prospects for growth and development.
• 28 days holiday – plus, an additional day for your birthday, and statutory days and bank holidays.

If you\’re interested, please send us your CV and a short covering letter.

Successful candidates will be invited for an initial chat on Teams in the first instance.