15-Month Maternity Cover Contract | London | Salary: Up to £55K + Bonus
CoCo Group is partnering with a Leading London Events Destination to recruit an experienced Senior Event Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile portfolio of major exhibitions. This is a 15-month maternity cover, offering a hands-on, senior role in a fast-paced, world-class events environment.
You’ll take ownership of exhibitions from planning through live delivery, acting as the senior operational lead and trusted client partner. If you thrive on detail, enjoy problem-solving under pressure, and love seeing exhibitions delivered flawlessly, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a portfolio of large-scale exhibitions, acting as single point of contact for clients
* Manage events end-to-end: planning, tenancy, live delivery and post-event reconciliation
* Run client meetings, site visits, operational briefings and live tenancy on-site
* Oversee event documentation, operational plans and health & safety compliance
* Manage budgets, forecasting, POs, cost control and commercial optimisation
* Identify risks, implement contingencies, and champion operational excellence
* Build trusted relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams
* Lead post-event debriefs, drive improvements and mentor team members
Person Requirements
* Senior or supervisory experience in event management
* Strong operational knowledge: build logistics, H&S, multi-tenancy events
* Excellent client management and communication skills
* Solid financial and commercial acumen
* Experience with event management systems (e.g., Momentus)
* Calm, solutions-focused, resilient and adaptable
* Flexible to work evenings and weekends
This role offers the chance to lead some of London’s most exciting exhibitions, with autonomy, visibility and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Get in touch today to be considered, we’d love to hear from you!
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