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Senior Project Executive

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £31,000 - £36,000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 21 days ago

  • Sector: Event Operations
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Natasha Dilleyston
  • Contact Email: natasha.dilleyston@handle.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 22 February 2026
  • Job Ref: BBBH113022

Senior Project Executive - Event Agency

Our client, an internationally recognised events agency, known for its award-winning projects, is looking for a Senior Project Executive to join their growing team. This role will support the Project Managers and Senior Project Managers ensuring the successful delivery of a wide variety of complex live, virtual, and hybrid events. Reporting into a Senior Project Manager the role involves processing new enquires, providing onsite support and developing product & venue knowledge across UK and international markets. You will also be required to build relationships with both clients and suppliers.

As a priority you will:

  • Plan, organise, and manage time effectively to complete proposals for specific events and projects within agreed deadlines

  • Provide operational support, including conducting inspections and onsite management as required

  • Support the planning and delivery of events and projects in the UK and overseas

  • Maintain and develop excellent working relationships with key partners including clients, suppliers and partner companies

  • Support venue sourcing and liaison as required, including offsite venue and entertainment selection, theming and design.

  • Responsible for assisting and developing event budgets and assisting with invoicing clients, maintaining cash flow

  • Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and areas for improvement

  • Support with the preparation of event documentation, including Health & Safety checks, risk assessments

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To be successful, you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field.

  • Proven experience (1 -3 years) in a fast-paced agency or similar environment.

  • Experience with corporate events, such as conferences, exhibitions, or corporate events, gala dinners and incentive trips

  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office Packages, particularly Microsoft Excel.

  • Excellent relationship building, presentation and interpersonal skills

  • A creative approach with the ability to support the conception and delivery of solutions across a wide range of industries and audiences

  • Right to work in the UK.

This role offers a 2/3 hybrid pattern and flexible working for a healthier work life balance.


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