Director of Event Management

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a highly successful entrepreneur on the launch of an ambitious new venture, and we are seeking an exceptional Event Director to lead from the front.

This is a rare opportunity to shape, build, and deliver a flagship event concept. With a clear vision for growth, the Event Director will take full ownership of creating a large-scale, high-impact event that sets a new benchmark in its market.

The Role

As Event Director, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development and execution of a set of events, from initial concept through to delivery and post-event analysis. You will define the event strategy, secure key partnerships, and ensure a commercially successful outcome.

We are looking for someone who has successfully delivered a large-scale event within the last 12 months and can demonstrate a strong track record of driving attendance, revenue, and overall event success. This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and is excited by the challenge of building something new.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the creation, planning, and execution of a flagship event
• Developing and delivering a commercially viable event strategy with clear revenue targets
• Building and managing supplier, sponsor, and partner relationships
• Overseeing marketing and audience acquisition strategies to drive attendance and engagement
• Managing budgets, forecasting revenue, and ensuring profitability
• Recruiting, leading, and developing an events team from the ground up
• Ensuring exceptional delivery standards and a standout attendee experience

Salary & Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity for equity
• Ability to shape something from the ground up and have significant impact

Candidate Profile

• Highly driven, ambitious, and motivated by financial success and career progression
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale events, ideally within the past year
• Able to operate at pace, prioritise effectively, and deliver results in a demanding environment
• Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of how events drive revenue through ticket sales, sponsorship, and partnerships
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to execution
• Strong leadership capability, with experience building and scaling event teams
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Event Director who wants to take ownership of a high‑profile launch and play a pivotal role in building a market‑leading event brand.

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