Senior Event Delivery Producer in London

Your Team: News Live is the events engine for News UK, producing more than 200 events each year that bring our world‑class brands to life. We operate as a high‑performance team, seamlessly scaling to match the ambition and pace of the business. Our work is built on three pillars: Elevate, Innovate, and Connect, ensuring we deliver excellence through people who care deeply and work with intent.

Your Role: As a Senior Event Delivery Producer, you will be a hands‑on delivery expert leading the growth of our B2C and Corporate events. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will work in strategic partnership with the Head of Event Delivery to uphold quality, drive consistency, and mentor a dedicated team of producers to ensure every event is executed flawlessly.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end‑to‑end production of B2C and Corporate events, ensuring they are delivered on time, on brand, and within budget.
• Partner with the Event Delivery Lead to oversee the event stream, ensuring quality and creative excellence across all projects.
• Manage and track complex event budgets to ensure financial accuracy and strong cost control.
• Build trusted relationships with Editorial, Marketing, Commercial, and Client stakeholders to integrate brand goals into live delivery.
• Mentor and coach Event Producers and Managers, providing guidance and fostering a high‑performing, collaborative culture.
• Manage supplier and agency relationships to ensure they adhere to central strategies and high standards.
• Drive innovation in format design by researching new ways to push boundaries in audience engagement.
• Maintain event blueprints and core systems like Smartsheet and Slack to ensure seamless information sharing across the team.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a delivery‑focused mindset with experience leading the end‑to‑end production of large‑scale events.
• Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and deadlines simultaneously while remaining calm under pressure.
• Experience managing intricate event budgets and maintaining commercial accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at a senior level.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet and Slack to drive operational precision.
• A collaborative approach to leadership, with a passion for coaching others and fostering a culture of creative bravery.

If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone’s potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

Work Model: We embrace a hybrid work model, currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Certain roles may necessitate additional in‑office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.

Diversity & Inclusion: At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee‑led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We are committed to representing the diverse voices that make up our society and champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive.

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes.
• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times.
• Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.