Handle Recruitment are looking for an Event Manager to join our clients leading global entertainment company, within their international sports activations team.
Temp - 3 Month Contract
Location - Chiswick (3 days a week in office)
Up to £250 a day based on experience.
Job Summary
Support and execute the Corporate Relations strategy across the business, with a focus on sports-related events and merchandise within the sports division. Support the Senior Director, Corporate Relations in the delivery of large cross-company projects that are cost-efficient, exceed expectations, and deliver world-class experiences.
Lead the management of small and medium-scale events including cocktail receptions and other special projects.
This role is based in London and forms part of a team located across London, Paris, and New York.
Key Initiatives
Project Management of Key Corporate Relations Client Events
- Support the planning and operational execution of global events including Grand Slam Tennis, Cycling, the Olympic Games, and other major sporting events
- Provide operational support on multiple internal and external events throughout the year including cocktail events, internal celebrations, screenings, and other special projects
- Strengthen key internal stakeholder relationships across the organisation to devise and execute bespoke client programmes
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with French sports federations and vendors, ensuring requirements are met
- Support programme elements including hotel, ticketing, F&B, transport, print and production, onsite setup, accreditation, and more
- Update itineraries, briefing documents, and communications as required
- Coordinate guest travel in partnership with internal and external travel teams
- Work closely with Compliance to develop hospitality programmes that support company objectives and adhere to business regulations
Merchandise
- Lead crew merchandising and support all client merchandise projects
Key Features
- Strategic Planning: Demonstrated experience in strategic planning for both small and large-scale events, supporting commercial goals, maximising ROI, and delivering world-class guest experiences
- Executive Management: Proven experience managing C-suite executives across a range of events
- Regional/Local Coordination: Collaborate with global stakeholders to manage client and executive requirements
- Hospitality: Deliver high-level client and executive hospitality, ensuring exceptional customer service and relationship management
- Logistics: Manage operational and administrative functions to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and with maximum impact
- Budgets: Deliver events on time and within budget, negotiating fees where appropriate and tracking costs from start to finish
- Corporate Relations: Support brand messaging through events that reflect the company's ethos and strategic objectives
- Crisis Management: Confident handling high-pressure situations and incorporating contingency planning into event delivery
Required Capabilities
- Articulate, organised, and proactive with a minimum of five years' experience in an events role
- Happy to work weekends and out of hours
- Strong complex project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal capabilities
- Experience in vendor management, negotiation, and contracting
- Proven ability to manage budgets while delivering consistently high standards
- Comfortable working across multiple locations and time zones
- Creative approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Willingness and ability to travel in support of global hospitality programmes and events
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
