Senior Events Manager

Whitechapel 125 Gala, Whitechapel Gallery, 2026. Photo: Dan Weill.

Senior Events Manager

This is a senior, business-critical operational role accountable for the leadership, performance and flawless delivery of Whitechapel Gallery’s full events programme, spanning high-value fundraising, commercial and programme-led activity.

The Senior Events Manager will take full ownership of the end-to-end execution of a high-profile, high-value events portfolio, ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard, on time and on budget, and achieves measurable outcomes across income generation, stakeholder engagement and organisational reputation.

This includes playing a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the Gallery’s 125th anniversary programme, where precision, creativity and operational excellence will be critical to delivering events of significant profile, scale and impact.

Working in close partnership with the Director of Development, the postholder will translate strategic priorities into a commercially effective and deliverable events programme that reflects the ambition and profile of Whitechapel Gallery.

They will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a diverse and high-profile portfolio, overseeing complex logistics, suppliers and stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless delivery. Operating within a dynamic cultural environment, the role demands a meticulous, solutions-focused approach, with accountability for delivering events to an exceptional standard, particularly in the context of the Gallery’s 125th anniversary, where quality, creativity and precision are critical.

We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates and especially encourage individuals from our local community who identify as BIPOC/Global Majority to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and thrive.

Conditions of Work

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours of work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week
• Salary: £45,000 per annum
• Probationary period: 6 months
• Notice period: 3 months. During the probation period the notice is 2 weeks in writing on either side.
• Due to the nature of the job, some evening and weekend work will be required, as well as occasional travel. This will be compensated by time off in lieu.

We want our workforce to represent all sections of the community and expect all our employees to commit to creating an equal, diverse and inclusive environment.

Charity number: 312162 Company number: 4093862

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