About us:
Mix Media Ltd is home to Mix Interiors, an award-winning events and media company that has been helping to shape the commercial interior design industry for the last 25 years.
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and detail-oriented Senior Event Manager to conceptualise, plan, and execute high-profile events within the UK and overseas.
You will help to design and deliver some of the biggest and most anticipated events in the commercial interior design calendar – including the Mix Awards (formerly Mixology) and Mix 30 under 30, to name a few.
Event strategy & planning:
* Help to successfully deliver and grow our award-winning events and advertising portfolio
* Conduct market research to identify new opportunities for growth within the UK and overseas.
Logistics & execution:
* Oversee all aspects of event logistics, including venue sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management (AV, catering, travel, accommodation), shipping, and local compliance.
* Manage (multi-currency) budgets, ensuring all events are delivered on time and within financial parameters.
* Lead the on-site execution of events, troubleshooting issues and managing local staff/contractors.
Stakeholder management:
* Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, sponsors, and internal cross-functional teams (Content, Sales and Marketing).
* Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with external suppliers and agencies.
Compliance & risk management:
* Ensure all events adhere to local laws, regulations and safety standards, and company policies.
* Develop and execute comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation plans for each event.
Measurement & reporting:
* Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) for all events, providing post-event reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.
About you:
Essential skills & experience:
* Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering world-class events – ranging from large-scale awards programmes and trade shows to smaller, more intimate gatherings.
* B2B event management experience, with a minimum of 2 years specifically managing international events (outside of home country).
* Exceptional project management, organisational, and time-management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — confident dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
* Commercial awareness: a track record of supporting growth in event or media portfolios.
* Strong negotiation skills and experience managing significant budgets.
* Enterprising and enquiring mind.
* A willingness to contribute ideas and to try new things.
* Team player: collaborative, friendly and positive.
* Proficiency Microsoft Office.
Desirable skills & experience:
* Knowledge of, or a keen interest in architecture, interior design, design and culture.
* Degree educated in business/events management/marketing (or similar).
* Proficiency with event management software and CRM systems.
* You will have a network of event suppliers in the UK and overseas.
What we can offer:
* In addition to a competitive salary, we offer home-based working two days a week (Wednesday and Friday) and the opportunity to become part of a nimble, industry-recognised team.
* Profit-related bonus – as part of our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) membership.
* We believe in fostering a supportive, collaborative working culture, with prospects for growth and development.
* 28 days holiday – plus, an additional day for your birthday, and statutory days and bank holidays.
If you’re interested, please send us your CV and a short covering letter.
Successful candidates will be invited for an initial chat on Teams in the first instance.