Job Title: Senior Event Manager – Sandwood Events
Location: London, Clapham Old Town
Reports to: Team Leader
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent / Contract
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 dependent on experience
This is a senior-level role for someone with previous event agency experience. We are looking for a confident, experienced planner who can hit the ground running and understands the delivery of high-level, premium events.
About Us:
At Sandwood Events, we live and breathe unforgettable experiences. As a leading events agency, we deliver exceptional event planning across corporate, brand, and private sectors – from large-scale company offsites and conferences, through to luxury ski & summer trips, intimate VIP gatherings, parties & launch events. We’re fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply passionate about delivering excellence every time.
As our team continues to grow, we’re looking for a passionate, organised and experienced Event Planner with enough experience to organise & plan large scale events at ease.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Event Planner to join our team early this year. We are being very specific that candidates must have prior experience working on large scale events, organising high-end events and working with multiple accounts.
You will take ownership of large events, delivering a full calendar of events throughout the year. These will include:
- Conferences
- C-suite level ski trips
- Client roof top summer parties
- Client Christmas parties
- Internal company offsites
- Children’s Christmas parties
- C-suite level summer trips
This role requires someone confident in managing complex events independently, with a strong understanding of production, budgets, and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute end-to-end logistics for company offsites, conferences, summer parties, ski trips, summer trips and unique experiences.
- Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and production schedules.
- Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors, venues, and suppliers.
- Supervise event setup, on-site coordination, and breakdown, ensuring all aspects run smoothly.
- Happy to travel to luxury destinations & cities across Europe & America.
- Conduct post-event reconciliation of budgets and client feedback.
- Overseeing production, suppliers and entertainment.
- Support junior staff or event assistants as needed.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in event planning, with a proven track record of managing complex events.
- Previous experience working within an event agency
- Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills.
- A well-established network of trusted suppliers.
- Proven experience owning and delivering large-scale accounts.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in event management software and tools (e.g., Cvent, Xero, Google Sheets, Powerpoint, Excel, Splash, Canva).
- Flexibility to travel and work evenings or weekends as required. We offer overtime on all event jobs and days in lieu.
Perks & Benefits of Working with Us:
- Work with Elite Clients
- Travel Opportunities in luxury destinations
- Creative role
- Luxury Industry Networking – Build relationships with top-tier venues and global partners.
- Stylish Office Environment – Work in a chic office environment in a great location.
- Professional Development – Access to industry conferences and workshops.
- Health – Gym membership contributions and mental health days.
- Generous Time Off – Paid holidays, vacation days, and flexible scheduling for event recovery.
- Team Culture – Join a personable, passionate and experienced team, who work hard and have a great time doing what they love.
- Fun team socials, onsite events, and creative collaboration
Desirable:
- Experience with ski resorts and mountain destinations (skiing ability is a bonus)
- Confident using Google Sheets, Canva, Xero, and Pleo
- Strong written English and proofreading skills
About You
This role would suit someone who:
- Loves being organised and detail-driven
- Is confident, personable, and enjoys meeting new people
- Takes initiative and ownership of their work
- Manages deadlines calmly under pressure
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a fast-paced team
To apply: Please send your CV to Jemima Barr
Deadline: 2nd June 2026
Start date: ASAP
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