Senior Destination & Venue Partnerships Manager - Private Luxury Events

Worldwide Events is the parent company behind two successful brands: M&I and Private Luxury Events, serving distinct sectors of the global travel and events industry. We connect people on a human level first, then business, a philosophy we call H2H connection, at the heart of everything we do. At Private Luxury Events, we create moments that connect, inspire, and redefine luxury travel. We have been uniting leaders and trend‑setters in the travel and events industry for over 20 years in unforgettable destinations worldwide. Our experiences blend innovation with authenticity and foster the next generation of luxury travel connections. We are launching a major new event designed for a new generation of travel leaders, and we are assembling a team of innovators ready to make a monumental impact.

The Role

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

• 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.
• Extended maternity and enhanced paternity leave.
• Opportunities to travel the world, providing support at our events.
• 4 pm Friday finish to start your weekend early.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Our approach to diversity is simple: it is 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 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, apply early.