Senior account lead

Client Services and Events Lead

Location: London with UK and occasional overseas travel

Salary: £65-75k, with flexibility for the right candidate and bonus potential

Start: May/June 2026

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Client Services and Events Lead to take full ownership of a major automotive account for one of the industry's most recognisable brands. This is a critical senior hire and a chance to step into a flagship role delivering a high impact, year round programme of events. The role will take over from an established and trusted senior figure who has led this account for many years. Ensuring an uninterrupted and seamless transition is vital.

As the Client Services and Events Lead you will be responsible for managing and delivering a diverse calendar of large‑scale, multi‑day events. These include:

• Dealer Conferences – Three‑day events for 300+ attendees at premium venues across the UK and overseas, including gala dinners, entertainment, keynote presentations and senior leadership involvement.
• Employee Conferences and Brand Immersion Days – Hands‑on multi‑day experiences hosted at automotive proving grounds where attendees interact with new models and brand content.
• Motability and Fleet Events – Regular shows at the NEC as well as corporate fleet showcases across the year.

Alongside event delivery, you will oversee creative content development, including films, scripts and presentation materials. You will coordinate closely with internal teams, production partners and suppliers to ensure seamless end‑to‑end delivery. This is a client‑facing role with a strong emphasis on relationship management, acting as the senior point of contact and maintaining confidence, trust and strategic oversight across all activity.

Who We Are Looking For

• A senior events professional with proven experience delivering complex, large‑scale and multi‑day programmes.
• Automotive experience is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive, organised and confident, with the ability to lead and be hands‑on when required.
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams, guiding internal teams, presenting to senior stakeholders and maintaining calm under pressure during intense delivery periods.

Why This Role Matters

This account represents a significant portion of revenue and continuity of delivery is essential as our client's founder steps back from day‑to‑day involvement in May. You will be stepping in at a pivotal moment, with immediate impact on high‑profile events already in motion.

Interested? Whether you are actively exploring your next move or simply intrigued by a role of this scale and profile, we encourage you to apply directly via this post. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements