Location: 100% Remote (UK-based / UK Time Zone)
Contract Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor (Self-Employed)
Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Flexible / Project-based (ad-hoc hours depending on event schedules)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, autonomous Remote Events Manager on a freelance contractor basis to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of our upcoming event schedule.
Operating on a flexible, hourly contract, you will work remotely to manage both digital programmes (webinars, virtual panels) and national in-person events. This role suits an established self-employed event professional with their own home-office setup who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Coordination: Plan and execute project timelines, schedules of work, and run-of-show documentation across assigned events.
- Virtual Event Production: Set up, test, and moderate virtual broadcasts, live streams, and webinars using platforms like Zoom, Teams Live, StreamYard, or Hopin.
- Supplier & Venue Management: Source quotes, negotiate terms, and coordinate with venues, AV technicians, caterers, and freelance crew across the UK.
- Speaker & Stakeholder Briefing: Manage speaker logistics, prep calls, slide deck collation, and technical rehearsals.
- Day-Of Delivery: Oversee virtual broadcasts remotely and occasionally travel for on-site live event management when required (travel expenses agreed and reimbursed separately).
- Budget Tracking: Track expenditure against set project caps and report billable hours with clear project milestone breakdowns.
Requirements & Experience
- Proven Event Management: 3+ years delivering corporate, commercial, or community events (both virtual and physical).
- Contractor Status: Must be registered as a sole trader or limited company in the UK, responsible for your own tax, National Insurance, and public liability insurance.
- Autonomous & Remote-Ready: Strong self-management skills with proven ability to deliver projects on time using tools like Slack, Asana, Google Workspace, or Notion.
- Technical Competence: Hands-on experience configuring online event tech and ticketing systems (e.g., Eventbrite, WordPress event tools).
- UK Travel Availability: Willingness to travel to UK event locations for live production days when required.
Terms & Remuneration
Hourly Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour, invoiced on a monthly / milestone basis.
Contract Basis: Pure contractor arrangement (B2B / Sole Trader). As an independent contractor, this role does not include paid annual leave, sick pay, pension contributions, or employee benefits.
Expenses: Pre-approved travel and accommodation costs for mandatory on-site event days will be reimbursed upon submission of valid receipts.
Events Manager (Freelance / Contractor) employer: UKEvents.net
Join our dynamic team as an Event Promoter, where your passion for events and marketing will be celebrated in a collaborative and innovative work culture. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment that encourages creativity and networking with industry leaders. Located in a vibrant area, you'll enjoy the unique advantage of engaging with diverse clients and partners, making every event a rewarding experience.
