emc3 Collective
Events Project Director
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Role: Project Director
Team: Event Delivery
Schedule: Full-time, 5 days a week (Hybrid vibes 🌍)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Location: UK-based - join us in the office once a week for creativity and connection ✨
Working Hours: Our core hours are 10am–6pm, giving you space to work flexibly around your flow ⚡
Who We Are
We’re emc3 - a multi-award-winning global events agency delivering bold, strategic experiences for brands like Beatbox, Checkout, Google, HP, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and TikTok. From immersive B2B environments to purpose-led experiences, we blend creativity, content, and production to craft events that don’t just impress - they inspire and make an impact that lasts.
We’re proud to be a Certified B Corp, hold EcoVadis Gold, and be recognised as a four-time Global Agency of the Year - as well as a King’s Award for Enterprise winner for our leadership in sustainability, innovation, and excellence in delivery. As the founding agency of The emc3 Collective, we’re part of a values-driven platform reshaping how events are delivered. The Collective unites:
- emc3 – Full-service B2B events agency
- BEG – B2C experiential specialists
- From Now – Sustainability consultancy
Together, we provide end-to-end support across strategy, creative, content, production, and ESG - helping brands grow with purpose while creating experiences that truly connect.
At our core, we’re a team of Conscious Operators, Dependable Forces, and Fearlessly Imaginative thinkers - passionate about building meaningful experiences that move people and brands forward.
Why This Role Exists (and Why It’s Awesome)
The Project Director role exists to lead the day-to-day delivery of large, complex events - acting as the central connector between teams, clients, suppliers, and the Executive Producer to ensure every project runs smoothly from strategy to execution. You’re the person who turns creative ambition into reality, owning timelines, critical paths, budgets, workflows, and communication across departments, while keeping everything aligned and moving. It’s an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of high-profile events, influence creative and strategic direction, support and develop project teams, and shape exceptional end-to-end event experiences.
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Day-to-Day Magic: ✨
- Translate client briefs into structured project plans, clear timelines, realistic budgets, and aligned deliverables for the team.
- Oversee the daily workflow of the project team, ensuring communication is smooth, responsibilities are clear, and everyone has what they need to progress.
- Coordinate suppliers, venues, logistics, and cross-departmental inputs (creative, technical, operations) to keep every element on track.
- Maintain the critical path and budget in real time - tracking milestones, identifying risks early, and adjusting plans proactively.
- Prepare agendas, document decisions, share actions, and keep all stakeholders updated with clear and timely communication.
- Lead or support on-site delivery, managing teams and suppliers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a polished, seamless event experience from start to finish.
What You’ll Bring: 🚀
- Proven experience managing large, multi-workstream events from brief to delivery.
- Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Confidence with budgets, timelines, and project management tools.
- A calm, solution-focused mindset when navigating challenges.
- Ability to build trust and collaborate across teams, clients, and suppliers.
Benefits & Other Good Stuff
- 💰 Salary & Pension - We’ve got your future covered with a contribution to your Life Pension because financial wellbeing matters!
- 🎂 Time to Recharge - Enjoy 25 days of vacation (which includes your Birthday Day Off!) + 8 public holidays per year. Plus, earn an extra day every year of service (up to 5 days) - loyalty definitely has its perks!
- 🧘 Mind Matters - We’re big believers in balance. Take mental health days when you need them, and get access to mental health support through Spill.
- 💖 Health & Wellness - Stay healthy with our Vitality medical scheme, which includes:
- Discounts on gym memberships
- Spa days
- Holiday deals
- Free cinema tickets every month!
- Team Adventures
- From epic company offsites to creative team-building events, we love making memories together.
- 🏠 Work Your Way - We offer remote working and flexible hours because productivity doesn’t have a postcode!
- 📚 Grow with Us - After probation, unlock your annual personal development budget to keep learning and levelling up.
- 🤝 Give Back - Take one paid volunteering day a year to support a cause that lights you up.
- 🚴 Cycle to Work - Go green (and stay fit!) with our Cycle to Work Scheme.
- 👕 emc3 Swag - Rock our exclusive merch from cosy jumpers and sleek backpacks to custom LØCI x emc3 trainers.
- 🛍️ Perks at Work - Through our HR platform, you’ll get access to hundreds of discounts for shops, restaurants, and days out.
- 🌈 Extras & Enhancements
- Employee referrals (spread the love!)
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Company-wide carbon balancing for employee travel - because sustainability matters.
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At emc3, we believe the magic happens when different voices, perspectives, and stories come together. 💫
We’re passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to shine - just as they are. We wholeheartedly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities, including (but not limited to) age, disability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic status. 💖
If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process or simply want to chat about accessibility at emc3 - please reach out. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to feel comfortable, confident, and set up for success. 🌟
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