Copart UK is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Events Manager to lead our end-to-end events, hospitality and sponsorship programme.
This is a pivotal, senior role working closely with the UK CEO and Senior Leadership Team, responsible for delivering high-impact internal and external events that support our commercial and marketing strategy.
You will own the full lifecycle of events – from concept and creative through planning, logistics, delivery and measurement – consistently delivering world-class experiences for customers, prospects, partners and employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all Copart-hosted events, including flagship executive events and advisory boards
- Manage Copart’s presence at external conferences, exhibitions and sponsorships
- Deliver a diverse portfolio of events including B2B conferences, executive hospitality, VIP experiences, internal conferences, awards and engagement events
- Identify and recommend strategic speaking, sponsorship and attendance opportunities
- Work directly with C-suite stakeholders to ensure events align to business priorities
- Own the events calendar, budgets, suppliers, attendee management and logistics
- Oversee all event-related creative, branding and collateral
- Measure success and ROI across all activity
- Proven experience delivering senior-level customer events and hospitality for C-suite and board-level audiences
- Exceptional organisational, planning and project management capability
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially astute with budget ownership and supplier negotiation experience
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex events concurrently
- Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and a customer-first approach
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to travel and work occasional out-of-hours
- Degree in Events Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field
- Experience within the automotive, logistics, or technology sectors
- Knowledge of health and safety compliance related to events
- Creative approach to event design and attendee engagement
Additional Information
- This role requires regular travel and occasional out-of-hours work to support off-site events.
What we offer you in return:
- Time For You: Relax with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you
- Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
- Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans and Virtual GP access.
- Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with access to our Recognition Hub and E-card collection.
- Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
- Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
- Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
- Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
- Goal Support: Use tools like Mortgage Advice, Life Coaching, and our Money Hub to achieve your goals.
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