Senior Event Programming Manager 12m FTC in London

Sodexo Live! is seeking a creative and commercially astute Senior Event Programming Manager – 12m FTC Maternity Cover to join the team at Fulham Pier, London’s newest riverside destination. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a dynamic programme of ticketed events spanning culture, music, comedy, wellness, family, community, arts, learning and live entertainment. You will play a key role in continuing to establish Fulham Pier as a vibrant destination, driving audience growth, enhancing visitor experience and delivering strong commercial performance.

Working in close partnership with the Fulham Pier team, Sodexo Live! colleagues and a network of suppliers, artists, promoters and brand partners, you will curate and deliver a diverse and engaging events calendar that supports the venue’s strategic and commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the venue’s overall creative programming strategy for ticketed events.
• Curate a diverse calendar of events including, but not limited to, live performances, cultural events, immersive experiences, talks, workshops, and brand activations.
• Foster a collaborative and inspiring team environment that motivates and encourages colleagues to engage and perform at their best.
• Foster and maintain a strong relationship with the Fulham Piers programming team, holding regular meetings to review successes, set targets and establish the events schedule.
• Deliver programming that drives revenue, ticket sales and attendance targets.
• Work closely with commercial, marketing and partnerships teams to maximise event performance.
• Manage all aspects of artist/promoter/supplier relationships including negotiating fees, contracts and commercial terms.
• Deliver budgeted revenue, profit and contribution targets across all event categories and venue spaces.
• Maximise revenue opportunities and profitability through effective commercial management, strategic pricing, yield optimisation and the use of venue management systems such as Priava, Salesforce and other revenue management tools.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of venue operating costs, margins and resource requirements to ensure all event proposals and contracts are commercially viable and profitable.
• Produce accurate monthly revenue forecasts, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to budget performance.

Qualifications

• A strong track record of developing and delivering creative event programmes.
• Experience working in a commercial events, cultural, entertainment or venue environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the London events market and current audience trends.
• A strong network of artists, suppliers, promoters, content providers and creative partners.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience managing budgets, margins, revenue targets and event profitability.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence to work across integrated client, venue and operational teams.
• Creative, forward‑thinking mindset with the ability to generate fresh and engaging programming ideas.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple events, suppliers and priorities.
• Collaborative, people‑focused approach and ability to build positive, long‑lasting relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, make confident decisions and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Flexibility to support events outside of standard office hours when required.
• Passion for creating memorable experiences and contributing to the growth of a new destination.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering legal, financial, personal and work‑related support.
• 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Sodexo discounts and savings for you, your family and friends.
• Pension plan.
• Generous leave and support for important life moments.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career growth.
• Opportunity to be part of a creative, collaborative and purpose‑led team within Sodexo Live!

About Sodexo Live!

At Sodexo Live!, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone. As the global leader in services that improve the quality of life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through a unique combination of on‑site food and FM services, benefits & rewards services and personal & home services.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are an inclusive, bias‑free, and actively supportive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are a disability confident leader, and we are committed to changing attitudes towards disability, ensuring disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We encourage employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.