Venue Sourcing & Events Manager
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 + flexibility + travel opportunities. Location: London hybrid (very flexible, supportive culture).
About the Agency
This is a boutique events agency with an impressive history and a reputation for long‑term, loyal client relationships. They specialise in 4* and 5* venue sourcing, logistics and delegate management, and partner with a creative production agency for design and build.
This is not a churn‑and‑burn venue find role. It’s high‑touch, consultative, and relationship‑driven — working closely with both clients and suppliers to build the perfect experience. Many clients have been with the agency for 10–20+ years, including brands in tech, fashion, finance, professional services, consultancies, and international corporates.
The Role
As Venue Sourcing & Events Manager, you will:
* Lead venue find projects (UK, Europe & global)
* Build proposals and shape client briefs
* Ask the right questions to guide clients and EA’s who may not know what they need
* Manage suppliers like partners — both sides matter here
* Arrange and attend site visits
* Support on logistics and delegate management
* Take projects from enquiry through to delivery (onsite)
* Work onevents and venue sourcing briefs
* Contribute to account development and client growth conversations
You’ll love this if you:
* Come from a hotel, agency or venue background
* Understand venue nuances and the power of the right fit
* Are client‑facing, confident and service‑led
* Enjoy autonomy AND collaboration
* Want to grow into more project delivery / account development
* Care about doing things properly, not just quickly
* Value strong supplier relationships as much as client ones
Culture
* Very supportive leadership – MD has been with the business for many years and worked up through the team.
* Collaborative team – small core team + trusted freelancers.
* Flexible working – mix of home and London office.
o Most people choose 1–2 days in office.
o Team agree one shared day to be together.
* Travel opportunities – recent trips US and Europe.
* FAM trips encouraged – product knowledge matters.
* Peaks: May, June, Sept, Oct.
Why this role is special
This isn’t a factory‑style venue find role. It’s consultative. It’s relationship‑led. It’s trusted by clients and suppliers alike. And it comes with the chance to travel, deliver end‑to‑end projects, and grow within a genuinely supportive, flexible, successful boutique agency.
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