Head of Events in South West London

Head of Events EMEA – London

TheHeadofEventsEMEAisapivotalleadershiproleresponsiblefordrivingstrategicdirection,operationalexcellence, andfinancialsuccess of the event division. This role involves leading and developing a team of event directors and senior event managerts ensuring exceptional client delivery and pushing the boundaries of innovation within the events industry. The role will focus on cross-functional integration, effective communication, and alignment between divisions, global resourcing, overseeingoperational functions to ensure optimal output in tandem with their North Americaoffice.

TEAMMANAGEMENT

*Lead,mentor,anddevelopateamofEventDirectorsandSenior Event Managers,fosteringacollaborativeandhigh-performanceculture.

*Overseeteamresourcing,work flow,andprojectallocationincollaborationwith directreports.

*Ensureeffectivemanagementpracticesareconsistentlyapplied,including regular1-on-1meetings,performancereviews,andteam development.

*Driverecruitmentefforts,includingparticipationincandidateinterviewsas required.

*Manageandapproveteamleave andtimeoffinlinewithcompanypolicy.

FINANCIALACUMEN

*Providefinancialoversight,includingreviewofprojectforecasts,profitability,andcashflow.

*Managethebudgetingprocessandapprovesignificanteventbudgets.

*Negotiateandmanagesupplieragreements,margins,andcommissionstructures.

*ContributetodepartmentalbudgetsandpotentialeventP&Ldevelopment.

CLIENTDELIVERY&RELATIONSHIPS

*Ensurethedevelopmentandimplementationofrobustaccount structurestosupportclientrelationships.

*Driveaclient-centricapproachacrosstheeventdivision,ensuringexceptional servicedeliveryandclientsatisfaction.

*Overseethedeliveryoflarge-scaleandnewclientevents,ensuringbestpractices,keydeliverables,andeffectiveresourceplanning.

*Fosterstrong,long-term relationshipswithkeyclients,actingasastrategic partnerandtrustedadvisor.

OPERATIONALOVERSIGHT

*Overseeoperationalfunctions,ensuringalignmentandefficiencyacrossallevent-relatedactivities.

*EvaluateandoptimisetechnologyROIandeventprocesses.

*Overseetheonboardingandcontractingprocessforclientsandsuppliers.

*Drivesupplierandvendorperformanceevaluationstoensureservicequality,compliance,andcost-effectiveness.

*Conductprocessanalysistoidentifyinefficienciesanddevelopandimplement effectivesolutions.

*Promoteprocessalignmentandsynergyacrossdivisionstoenhancecollaboration andcross-functionaleffectiveness.

*Maintainandenforcetheliveeventprocessdocumentation,ensuringitiscurrent,comprehensive,andconsistentlyfollowed.

*WorkwithOperationalfunctionstoensurecompliance&healthandsafety.

GROWTH&BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT

*Strategic sales alignment for growth working with business development team and directors to develop and execute aligned EMEA growth strategies, targeting new markets and opportunities.

*WinningnewbusinessviaRFP&pitchesbyleadingcompellingRFPresponse anddevelopingimpactfulpitchpresentationsin collaboration with Sales to secure new event business.

*Leveragingeventsforbrandpositioningwithmarketingandsalestostrategically utiliseeventstoenhancebrandperceptionanddrive new business in EMEA.

*Contributingtosalestargets,driveneweventbusinessandexpandclient relationshipstocontributetooverallsalesgoals

*Providemarketintelligenceandcompetitiveinsights,collaboratewithsalesand marketingtomonitortheEMEAmarketandinform growthstrategies.

SKILLS&EXPERIENCE

*Provenseniorleadershipexperienceinliveeventproductionacrosstheglobal(8+years),ideallywithinanagencyenvironment.

*Strongstrategic,commercial,andoperationalacumen,includingP&L management,budgeting,andvendornegotiations.

*Demonstratedabilitytoleadandmentorhigh-performingteamsacross regions,withafocusonresourcing,development,and performance culture.

*Excellentclientrelationshipskillswithexperiencemanagingsenior stakeholdersanddrivinggrowththroughpitchesandRFPresponses.

*Deepunderstandingofend-to-endeventdelivery,includingtechnicalproduction,compliance,andoperationalefficiency.

*Strongcollaborationwithcross-functionalteamsincludingbusiness development,marketing,andoperationstoalignongrowth strategy and brand positioning.