Event Manager - Hybrid (Permanent) in Cheshire, Knutsford

Saving Grace Events is an independent, full-service events agency creating memorable experiences for organisations and brands across the UK and internationally. We work with a client base we're incredibly proud of, creating and delivering everything from corporate events and brand experiences to fundraising events, conferences and bespoke live experiences. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Event Manager who wants to grow with us. We're looking for a confident and capable Event Manager who can combine creative thinking with exceptional delivery, from the very first briefing conversation right through to event day, and everything in between. You'll manage your own projects and client relationships, working across creative development, planning, budgets, suppliers, logistics and onsite delivery. No two projects are the same. You'll need to be comfortable managing multiple priorities, adapting when plans inevitably change and using your judgement and initiative to keep projects moving. This role would suit an established Event Manager who is ready for their next challenge and has the ambition and potential to progress to Senior Event Manager within 12–18 months. Managing events end-to-end, from initial client brief through to live delivery and post-event review Translating briefs into creative, practical and commercially sound event solutions Undertaking detailed research across venues, destinations, suppliers, experiences, trends and creative opportunities Building and managing project plans, timelines, budgets and critical paths Managing project budgets, costs and profitability Producing detailed event documentation, schedules and running orders Anticipating risks, solving problems and adapting confidently as priorities change Contributing to proposals, pitches and the ongoing development of client accounts We're looking for someone who already has strong event management experience and is confident taking ownership of their work, their projects and their client relationships. An experienced event professional – able to plan, coordinate and deliver exceptional events from initial brief through to live delivery; Highly organised and strategically minded – able to understand priorities, manage multiple projects and deadlines, anticipate what is coming next and keep the bigger picture in mind Commercially aware – confident managing budgets and costs, with a good understanding of profitability and the commercial impact of project decisions Curious and resourceful – someone who genuinely enjoys research, discovering new venues, destinations, suppliers, experiences and ideas, and turning that insight into strong event solutions Collaborative and supportive – someone who enjoys being part of a team, shares knowledge and helps the people around them succeed Adaptable – comfortable pivoting between projects and priorities while remaining calm, organised and focused Ambitious – motivated to develop your capability, take on greater responsibility and progress towards Senior Event Manager We want someone who brings ideas, takes ownership, cares about the details and the people around them, and has the energy and initiative to make things happen. An annual base salary of £35,000–£40,000, depending on experience, plus onsite parking, private healthcare, 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and weekly access to Soho House Manchester. Home working arrangements to be agreed as appropriate.