Total Politics Group
Senior Events Project Manager
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The Role
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Event Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high-value portfolio of government and public sector events. This is a senior role requiring strategic oversight as well as hands-on execution, ensuring every event is delivered to the highest standard and aligned with client objectives.
You will take ownership of large-scale and complex projects, acting as the central point of leadership across internal teams, clients, and suppliers.
This role is London-based, with flexibility required to attend events across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of high-profile events, from concept through to post-event evaluation
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met
- Oversee all aspects of event planning, including logistics, content development, and on-site delivery
- Coordinate speaker management and programme delivery, ensuring engaging and high-quality content
- Collaborate with design and production teams to deliver cohesive marketing campaigns across digital and print
- Manage delegate registration journeys, including session selection and accessibility requirements
- Oversee event websites, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and up to date
- Build and manage relationships with venues, AV providers, and other key suppliers
- Develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring exceptional service delivery
- Chair client meetings, providing clear direction and proactively managing risks and challenges
- Produce high-quality briefing materials, reports, and post-event analysis
- Monitor KPIs and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement across events
- Take ownership of event budgets, ensuring financial control and value for money
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to junior team members
- Attend events as required, including occasional evenings and weekends
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About You
- Proven track record of delivering complex, high-value events from concept to completion
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams
- Experience managing budgets and working with external suppliers and partners
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence working at senior levels
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
- Experience analysing event performance data and reporting against KPIs
- Comfortable mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
- Experience working on government or public sector events is highly desirable
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Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life assurance of 4x salary
- Season Ticket Loan
- Employee Assistance Programme
Equal Opportunities
At Total Politics Group, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences, particularly those from groups that are typically underrepresented. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please submit your application via our Company Careers Page.
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