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Event Manager
Head of European Conference Operations
About the Role
This role offers you the opportunity to own the operational standards of every conference we run. You will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of 10 European private equity conferences annually—covering venues, suppliers, on-site teams, and, most importantly, the conference experience itself.
Do you want to take part in defining the future of an industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where you gain responsible for a thousand moving pieces and must ensure they land perfectly?
Are you the kind of operator who ships—obsessive about details, calm under hard deadlines, and energised by bringing vision to life? If so, this role is for you.
Why United Media
United Media (https://www.united-media.com) specialises in large-scale industry media and conference products, including sectors like insurance, finance, and retail. So far, we have organicallly launched 8 media companies and expanded through one acquisition.
We provide you with the tools and environment to transform growth into true leadership. Whether you’re here for two years or ten, we’re committed to internal promotions, ensuring clear career progression.
You’ll get:
- A tangible impact – Every decision you make shapes our business, working in a fast-moving start-up where results are visible.
- Mentorship & growth – Direct collaboration with our CEO and high-performing team.
- Unlimited potential – We prioritise promotions from within, valuing long-term development.
- Global travel opportunities – Hang in our overseas operations.
- Invaluable skills – Train in project management, supplier relations, stakeholder management, and event execution.
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Your Responsibilities
Your role is dynamic and operational. Core duties include:
** Supplier & Vendor Management**
- Supplier research & sourcing – Compare and select the best suppliers across venues, tech, catering, branded materials, and event add-ons.
- Contract negotiation – Ensure favourable terms and competitive pricing while maintaining quality.
- Vendor relationships – Proactively.resolve issues to uphold service reliability.
- Budget oversight – Monitor spend, track variances, and communicate changes to stakeholders ahead of time.
Conference Execution
- Sponsor activation – Oversee follower aspects of corporate dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and after-hours activities.
- Venue coordination – Ensure smooth logistics, security, and guest experience across 10 European events/year.
- On-site operations – Maintain real-time control, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining consistent quality.
Internal & Project Support
- Timesheet management – Track internal workload.
- Inventory control – Maintain updated spreadsheets on event essentials, decoration, audio-visuals, etc.
- Quality assurance – Review marketing assets (banners, signage, agendas, brochures) pre-event.
- Volunteer leadership – Organise, onboard, train, and supervise 40+ event staff per conference.
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What the Future Holds
From day one, this role lays the foundation for rapid career growth. Our track record proves that internal hires dominate leadership positions.
We take promotions internally, ensuring fairness and fairness to the team’s talent.
What We Expect
- Open to anyone with a UK work permit – No specific industry experience required; we provide on-the-job training.
- The right attitude – Prefer candidates with:
- Relentless drive – Willing to take ownership and deliver beyond expectations.
- High urgency and discipline – Proactive, fast decision-making.
- Unrivalled work ethic – Follow through on commitments.
- People savvy – Ability to build relationships, communicate clearly (spoken and written).
- Connected thoughts – Attentive to detail, organised, and adept at prioritising.
Start Date
Flexible, but primarily Mon-Fri, onsite at our London HQ (4-minute walk from London Victoria Station).
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