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Projects Director
Senior Projects Director – LS Events
Who we are
LS Events is the UK’s leading event management company, on a mission to deliver event excellence for its clients. From welcoming global superstars to BST Hyde Park, designing fan experiences for Formula E, to managing the complexities of pan-London events like the funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our team of event experts brings a unique blend of technical, creative, and operational excellence to deliver complex public events with flawless customer journeys and experiences.
Our core purpose? Delivering event excellence.
Visit our careers page for more about our inclusive culture, growth opportunities, and benefits.
About the Role
Ready to take full ownership of some of the UK’s most iconic, large-scale live events? As a Senior Projects Director at LS Events, you won’t just oversee from the sidelines—you will be the ultimate champion of your assigned projects.
You will lead dedicated project and operational teams, acting as the driving force that turns vision into jaw-dropping, flawless execution.
While you’ll collaborate with our Senior Leadership Team to align with the company’s vision, your core focus will be on leadership and delivery:
- Mastering complex event compliance and SAG navigation
- Controlling multi-million-pound budgets
- Nurturing client relationships
- Making critical decisions that shape live experiences
This is a high-impact senior role where you’ll have autonomy to drive operational excellence and deliver transformative live experiences.
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Key Requirements
- Proven Senior-Level Experience: Extensive track record in executive or senior management, leading, coaching, and empowering large project/operational teams.
- Portfolio Expertise: Demonstrated success in overseeing multiple high-complexity, high-value projects simultaneously, delivered on time, within budget, and to exceptional standards.
- Large-Scale Outdoor Events: Proven ability to manage massive outdoor events (20,000+ capacity)—nationally and internationally.
- Exceptional Leadership: Strong emotional intelligence, deep self-awareness, and agile problem-solving skills. Expertise in delegation, conflict resolution, and influencing positive outcomes.
- Values-Aligned Professionalism: Natural alignment with trust, respect, and integrity.
- Commercial & Financial Acumen: Proven experience with budget planning, expense management, and fee strategy to meet financial targets.
- Superb Communication: Ability to build nurturing relationships with high-level clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, optimising collaboration and troubleshooting.
- Compliance & Safety Expertise: In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and proficiency in SAG deliverables/engagements.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who brings vibrancy and professionalism to the role, including:
- A Natural People Champion: Empowers and mentors teams to grow into high-performing units through constructive feedback.
- A Cool Head in a Crisis: Strategic troubleshooter, maintaining a solution-oriented environment.
- An Eye for Innovation: Forward-thinking, exploring new technologies, systems, and modern work methods to enhance our offerings.
- A Relationship Builder: Enjoys nurturing senior client relationships, exceeding expectations, and embodies corporate values.
- A Continuous Improver: Optimises policies and processes through data-driven debriefs, applying insights to refine future projects.
- A Master Resource Optimiser: Balances staffing with smart vendor procurement and negotiations to maximise resources.
- A Confident Change-Maker: Challenges old practices, driving processual improvements for higher standards.
- Tech-Literacy: Comfortable with software like Vectorworks/CAD, interpreting and adjusting site plans.
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Contract Terms
- Salary: From £70,000.00/annum (pro-rata, DOE)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Hours: 37.5 hours/week
- Holidays: 24 days + bank holidays (pro-rata)
Benefits
Financial Benefits
- London Living Allowance (applicable if London-based)
- Company Bonus Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme (active after 3 months)
- Death in Service (DIS) Benefit (day 1 entitlement)
Time Off & Well-being
- Medicash (Level 1) (from day 1)
- Wellness Day (post probation)
- Your Birthday Off (after 1 year)
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Long Service Annual Leave Days (after 5 years)
- Unpaid Sabbaticals (after 5 years)
Sustainable & Smart Travel
- Bike2Work Scheme (post probation)
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme (post probation)
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