Freelance Senior Event Project Manager
We're looking for an experienced Senior Event Project Manager to support the delivery of complex, high-profile events for a range of corporate and brand clients. This opportunity would suit a confident project leader who can take ownership of demanding projects, bring structure to busy teams and maintain exceptional delivery standards. From large-scale conferences and leadership summits to international brand experiences, you'll be comfortable managing multiple workstreams and keeping stakeholders aligned from planning through to showtime.
- Location
- London / Hybrid, with UK and international travel
- Job type
- Event / Casual
- Rate
- £400–£500 per day
- Date posted
- 6 Oct 2026
- Positions available
- 1 positions
Job description
We're looking for an experienced Senior Event Project Manager to support the delivery of complex, high-profile events for a range of corporate and brand clients. This opportunity would suit a confident project leader who can take ownership of demanding projects, bring structure to busy teams and maintain exceptional delivery standards. From large-scale conferences and leadership summits to international brand experiences, you'll be comfortable managing multiple workstreams and keeping stakeholders aligned from planning through to showtime. This role is booked through 17 Recruitment Events and forms part of a professionally briefed event team.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project planning and delivery across complex events.
- Develop and manage budgets, timelines, risk registers and project documentation.
- Coordinate production, creative, technical, content and logistics teams.
- Manage client relationships and communicate project updates clearly.
- Oversee supplier procurement, negotiations and delivery schedules.
- Lead onsite operations, teams and stakeholder briefings.
- Manage project changes, mitigate risks and resolve challenges.
- Deliver post-event evaluations, reconciliations and reporting.
Requirements
- Significant experience in event project management or production.
- Proven delivery of large-scale corporate or brand events
- Strong financial management and commercial awareness.
- Excellent stakeholder leadership and communication skills.
- Confidence managing multiple suppliers and workstreams.
- A solutions-focused approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Availability for onsite delivery and travel as required.
What to expect
- High-profile projects with multiple moving parts.
- A fast-paced environment where ownership and initiative matter.
- Close collaboration with creative, production and client teams.
- A balance of remote planning and hands-on onsite delivery.
- Opportunities to build relationships across the UK events industry.
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