Senior Events Manager – Corporate Events and Experiences

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: Project-based engagement focused on the 2027 event series, with potential planning and onboarding support beforehand ( 114 hours ) Work set up: Hybrid Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a strategic and commercially minded Senior Events Manager to take ownership of the strategy, creative development, planning and delivery of its 2027 Private Equity Portfolio Event Series. The event series brings together senior leaders from private equity-backed businesses, including CEOs, CFOs and other functional leaders, to share insights, build relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration. These events play an important role in strengthening client relationships, supporting business development and positioning the organisation as a trusted industry partner. This role requires more than operational coordination. The successful candidate will shape the direction of the event series, develop compelling concepts, challenge established approaches and translate business objectives into engaging, differentiated event experiences. Alongside strategic ownership and creative thinking, the Senior Events Manager will lead end-to-end event delivery, manage budgets and suppliers, coordinate multiple stakeholders and ensure every event meets high standards of quality and execution. Working closely with senior stakeholders, internal marketing and business teams, external suppliers and strategic partners, the Senior Events Manager will help evolve the event series, strengthen audience engagement and deliver measurable commercial value. Responsibilities Event Strategy, Creative Direction and Concept Development Own the strategic development and evolution of the event series, ensuring event concepts, formats and experiences align with wider business objectives, client engagement priorities and commercial goals. Translate business objectives and stakeholder briefs into compelling event concepts, themes and experiences for senior business audiences. Generate and champion fresh ideas for event formats, audience engagement, networking opportunities and interactive experiences. Challenge traditional approaches and recommend innovative ways to make events more memorable, differentiated, relationship-focused and commercially impactful. Develop concepts that balance thought leadership, networking and meaningful conversations between senior business leaders. Identify opportunities to strengthen the positioning of the event series and differentiate it within the market. Advise senior stakeholders on event strategy, creative direction, format selection and opportunities to maximise impact. Build a forward-looking event calendar and identify opportunities to maintain audience engagement between events through relevant content, follow-up activities and ongoing communications. Evaluate creative concepts against practical delivery requirements, budgets, audience expectations and business priorities. Collaborate with strategic, marketing and business colleagues to ensure the event series supports wider organisational objectives. End-to-End Event Management and Delivery Take full ownership of event planning, coordination and delivery from initial brief and concept development through to execution, evaluation and post-event follow-up. Develop and maintain detailed event plans, timelines, budgets, schedules, milestone trackers and supporting documentation. Manage multiple event workstreams, dependencies and deliverables to ensure activities are completed on time, within budget and to the required standard. Coordinate venues, suppliers, speakers, presentations, event materials, schedules and attendee requirements. Oversee event logistics and collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers and appointed event delivery teams to ensure seamless execution. Establish clear processes, responsibilities and accountability across event activities. Anticipate potential challenges, assess risks and resolve issues proactively. Ensure all event details are accurately tracked, documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders. Attend in-person events, primarily hosted at the client's London offices, as required to oversee delivery and address on-the-day requirements. Maintain high standards of professionalism, quality and consistency across the entire attendee experience. Stakeholder Leadership and Relationship Management Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, internal business teams, marketing colleagues, external suppliers and strategic partners. Act as the central point of contact for event strategy, planning, coordination and delivery. Lead planning meetings, present recommendations, communicate progress and establish clear ownership of actions and deadlines. Influence stakeholder decisions by articulating the rationale, expected value and commercial implications of proposed event concepts and improvements. Challenge existing processes and stakeholder assumptions constructively to strengthen event outcomes. Proactively identify gaps, follow up on outstanding actions and maintain alignment across all parties. Coordinate multiple stakeholders and workstreams while ensuring responsibilities and expectations remain clear. Work collaboratively with existing events and activation teams, providing additional capacity, expertise, strategic input and creative direction. Escalate risks and issues appropriately while taking independent ownership of solutions and next steps. Event Content and Audience Experience Develop and coordinate event agendas, themes, speaker contributions, presentations and supporting materials. Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to create relevant, engaging and commercially meaningful content for senior business audiences. Design audience experiences that balance presentations, discussion, networking and active participation. Identify opportunities to make events more interactive, engaging and valuable for attendees. Ensure event content supports the wider objectives of the series and encourages meaningful conversations and relationship development. Collaborate with content and marketing teams to develop event summaries, thought leadership, LinkedIn content and post-event communications. Maintain consistency between event concepts, content, audience expectations and business objectives. Ensure content and discussions comply with confidentiality requirements, including Chatham House rules where applicable. Invitations, Registration and Event Communications Oversee event invitations, registration processes and attendee communications, subject to the required internal systems access. Coordinate with relevant teams to manage audience lists, monitor registrations and track attendance. Ensure attendees receive clear, timely and engaging information before and after each event. Maintain a consistent and professional attendee journey across the event series. Identify opportunities to strengthen engagement with target audiences and encourage repeat attendance. Coordinate event-related communications and follow-up activities with marketing and business stakeholders. Ensure registration information and attendance records are maintained accurately and made available for reporting. Budget, Supplier and Resource Management Develop, manage and monitor event budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and expenditure supports agreed objectives. Source, coordinate and manage external suppliers and service providers as required. Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate requirements where appropriate and secure value for money. Oversee event delivery requirements, timelines and dependencies across multiple workstreams. Maintain accurate budget documentation, track expenditure and communicate potential cost risks. Balance creative ambition with operational feasibility, budget constraints and commercial considerations. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimise resources and strengthen supplier performance. Measurement, Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Establish and monitor measures of event success, including registrations, attendance, engagement, attendee feedback and post-event activity. Evaluate the effectiveness of event concepts, formats, content and audience experiences against agreed objectives. Analyse stakeholder and attendee feedback to identify opportunities for improvement. Recommend and implement improvements to event strategy, delivery processes and future event formats. Support reporting on the contribution of events to relationship development, audience engagement and business development opportunities. Lead post-event reviews, document lessons learned and translate insights into actionable improvements. Identify opportunities to grow the audience, increase engagement and deliver greater commercial value across the event series. Maintain clear programme documentation and communicate progress, outcomes and outstanding actions to stakeholders. Essential Skills and Experience Significant experience in senior event management, ideally within a corporate, professional services or financial services environment. Proven experience managing corporate events end to end, from concept development and strategic planning through to execution and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to take strategic ownership of an event series, shape its direction and align event activity with business and commercial objectives. Strong creative thinking and concept development skills, with the ability to generate original ideas and deliver differentiated event experiences. Experience challenging established approaches, advising stakeholders and influencing decisions to improve event outcomes. Excellent project management, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, workstreams and deadlines. Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and building relationships with business leaders and decision-makers. Strong supplier management, budget management, negotiation and resource coordination capabilities. Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills. A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to take ownership, exercise sound judgement and drive activities forward independently. Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate risks, resolve challenges and maintain high delivery standards. Commercial awareness and an understanding of how events can strengthen client relationships, support business development and deliver measurable value. Ability to balance strategic thinking and creative development with hands-on event planning and operational execution. Capacity to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams, external partners and subject matter experts. Desirable Experience Experience delivering executive-level events for CEOs, CFOs, senior functional leaders and other decision-makers. Background in professional services, consulting, financial services or large corporate organisations. Exposure to private equity, investment management or private equity-backed businesses. Experience developing event strategies, shaping event concepts or evolving established corporate event series. Familiarity with thought leadership events, industry roundtables, networking experiences and flagship corporate activations. Working knowledge of CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, event registration tools and shared project management systems. Experience coordinating content development, marketing communications and post-event engagement initiatives. Experience measuring event performance and using audience insights, stakeholder feedback and commercial outcomes to inform future event strategy. Specific Private Equity or Asset and Wealth Management expertise is not essential. The successful candidate should be comfortable collaborating with subject matter experts to develop relevant, compelling and commercially aligned event experiences. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a strategic, creative and commercially minded Senior Events Manager who can both think and do. They will bring the confidence to shape event strategy, develop original concepts, challenge conventional approaches and advise senior stakeholders on how events can deliver greater impact. They will also be highly organised and hands-on, with the ability to turn ideas into actionable plans and manage every practical detail required to deliver exceptional events. They will take ownership from the initial brief through to post-event evaluation, proactively identify opportunities, manage competing priorities and ensure stakeholders remain aligned and accountable. This individual will understand how to balance creative ambition with operational feasibility and commercial priorities. They will exercise sound judgement, work independently with minimal supervision and bring fresh perspectives to an established event series, continuously improving the experience for attendees and the value delivered to the business. Why This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to shape the strategy and delivery of a growing, high-profile corporate event series for a leading professional services organisation. The role combines creative development, strategic influence and hands-on event management, with the opportunity to challenge existing approaches and introduce ideas that make events more engaging, distinctive and commercially effective. The successful candidate will have meaningful ownership of event concepts and execution, helping strengthen relationships between senior business leaders, improve audience engagement and support wider business development objectives. If you are a Senior Events Manager who combines strategic thinking and creative ideas with strong commercial judgement and exceptional event delivery skills, this opportunity offers the scope to make a tangible impact. Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship. HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.