- Location
- London
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Senior Events Manager
Department: Marketing & Communications
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Reporting To: Steph Raikes-Cairns
Description
We are looking for an experienced Head of Events / Senior Events Manager to lead the strategy and delivery of Peninsula’s event programme, setting the direction, standards and governance that ensure consistently exceptional client experiences.
Events are a critical component of Peninsula’s relationship management activities. You’ll work with senior stakeholders across the business and run a commercially disciplined, well-controlled portfolio that strengthens engagement, enhances Peninsula’s reputation and supports the company’s broader business objectives.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the events strategy and annual programme, aligned to business objectives and company priorities, client needs and brand positioning
- Establish portfolio planning, prioritisation and delivery cadence, ensuring clear objectives, audiences, success measures and plans for each event
- Lead, coach and develop the Events Manager / Coordinator, setting objectives, managing performance and building capability / succession
- Provide senior oversight for flagship events, driving high production standards, clear workstream accountability and stakeholder alignment
- Own events governance, risk and compliance controls, timelines, communications and measurement frameworks from concept through to post-event evaluation
- Own financial oversight for assigned events, including budget development, vendor procurement, contract negotiation, expense management, reconciliation and post-event reporting
- Identify opportunities for innovation, scalability and continuous improvement, incorporating stakeholder feedback and evolving client expectations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Extensive experience leading premium, relationship focused event programmes –
- Proven leadership capability, including driving high performance culture, coaching and team development
- Strong strategic planning and portfolio management skills, with the ability to set standards and deliver at pace across multiple priorities
- Demonstrable senior stakeholder partnering and influencing skills
- Experience in growing hybrid event portfolio
Desirable
- Experience of influencing local stakeholders (non-events) to facilitate successful events