Senior Destination & Venue Partnerships Manager - Private Luxury Events in London

Our Story Worldwide Events is the parent company behind two highly successful event brands: M&I and Private Luxury Events, each serving distinct sectors of the global travel and events industry. We bring people together and facilitate strong relationships, connecting people on a human level first, business second. We call this H2H connection, and it is at the heart of everything we do.

At Private Luxury Events, we’re not just creating events, we create moments that connect, inspire, and redefine luxury travel. As pioneers in crafting extraordinary experiences, we’ve been uniting leaders and trend-setters in the travel and events industry for over 20 years in unforgettable destinations around the world. Our experiences are where innovation meets authenticity, and where the next generation of luxury travel connections begins.

We’re unveiling something extraordinary; a major new event designed for a new generation of travel leaders. More than an event, it’s a movement redefining how innovation, experience, and connection come together in the global travel space. To make this ambitious vision a reality, we’re assembling a team of innovators and creative disruptors who are ready to make a monumental impact. If you’re a driven professional with a passion for pioneering new frontiers and building something extraordinary from the ground up, this is your opportunity to join a team that’s set to revolutionise the industry.

The Role

We are looking for an exceptional, highly motivated Senior Destination & Venue Partnership Manager to join us in pushing our world-class events that bit further. If you love travel and have experience in partnership building and venue sourcing, then this could be a match made in heaven. As Senior Destination & Venue Partnership Manager, you will:

• Develop and manage relationships with top destination stakeholders and key decision makers within major hotel groups.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with destinations, hotels, tourism boards, venues, and production companies.
• Lead the negotiation and pitching of event sponsorship opportunities to secure strategic destination partnerships.
• Oversee the full event bidding process across the entire PLE portfolio.
• Design and implement commercial and marketing strategies to generate leads for future hosts and destination partners.
• Independently pitch to potential new partners, including both core and secondary stakeholders.
• Research and identify relevant industry events based on team and business needs.
• Coordinate and participate in site visits throughout the destination selection process.
• Attend events from your portfolio and industry events worldwide.
• Assess meeting facility capacities by securing and reviewing floor plans and detailed table plans before advancing bids.
• Create comprehensive event budgets and update them in line with partner proposals.
• Manage budgets and ensure accuracy of financial records across all assigned events.
• Lead contract negotiations for all events within the portfolio.
• Confirm partner selections and ensure all internal and external stakeholders receive timely and accurate communication.
• Collaborate with the Executive team to ensure all administrative elements are properly updated.
• Provide strategic and project support to the Director of FS for internal initiatives and team development projects.

Due to the nature of the events industry, you may occasionally be required to work outside of hours to meet deadlines. Internally, this role will be known as ‘Senior Future Solutions Manager’.

Requirements

We seek individuals who meet the essential criteria below and bring distinctive qualities that enhance our team and client experience. To be considered as our Senior Destination & Venue Partnership Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience building and managing partnerships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders in hotels and destinations in the events/travel industry.
• Strong event and project management background, including budgeting, site visits, and overseeing event bids.
• Demonstrated commercial and negotiation skills, with experience securing sponsorships and driving business development.
• Ability to independently drive projects from planning to execution while managing multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English.
• International travel (6 – 10 trips per year), integral to delivering our portfolio of premium private events.
• Strong interest in the events and luxury travel industries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem-solver.
• Ability to travel internationally (valid passport required).

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Familiar with Salesforce and Airtable.
• Multilingual abilities.
• International work experience.

Benefits

Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of the global travel industry. At Private Luxury Events, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact. As an employee with Private Luxury Events, your package includes:

• Basic salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 36 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays), with additional days awarded for length of service.
• Receive £50/month contribution towards Bupa private health insurance, starting after probation.
• Access confidential 24/7 support through Health Assured’s Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, wellbeing, financial guidance and life changes.
• Benefit from extended maternity leave and enhanced paternity leave to support growing families.
• Team members have the exciting opportunity to travel the world, providing support at our events.
• Start your weekend early with a 4 pm Friday finish!

Our Commitment to Diversity

Our approach to diversity is simple: it’s about embracing everyone. We are committed to welcoming all individuals, regardless of gender identity, orientation, expression, age, race, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or perspective. Our diversity fuels innovation, brings diverse thoughts, and connects us more closely to our clients and the communities we serve.

How to Apply

We review every application with care and attention. If you’re excited to contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To ensure your experience and perspective are considered, we encourage you to apply early.