Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the agency's events strategy to drive owner acquisition, brand engagement and commercial growth.
• Own the agency-wide events calendar, ensuring all activity is effectively planned, resourced and delivered.
• Set and report on event KPIs, ROI and pipeline performance, using insights to continually improve activity.
• Lead the planning and delivery of trade shows, agricultural shows, exhibitions and corporate events from concept to evaluation.
• Manage venues, suppliers, logistics, budgets, catering and health & safety, including risk assessments.
• Work closely with Property Recruitment, Brand, Marketing and Regional teams to coordinate event planning, promotion and delivery.
• Manage event staffing, brief teams and oversee seamless on-the-day execution.
• Own and develop the webinar and online events programme, including content planning, delivery and performance analysis.
• Support regional brands across the UK and Ireland with event planning, guidance, best practice and hands-on delivery where required.
• Build and manage lead generation partnerships with estate agents, developers, housekeeping companies and other industry partners to create referral opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event management, with a track record of both delivering events and shaping event strategy.
• Demonstrable experience using events as a lead generation tool, with an understanding of how to convert event audiences into commercial pipeline.
• Experience managing an events calendar across multiple formats (live, virtual and hybrid).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage several events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and supplier relationships.
• Data-driven approach - comfortable setting KPIs and reporting on performance.
• Confident working independently across multiple locations with a high degree of autonomy.
• Full UK driving licence.

Preferred

• Experience in travel, hospitality, leisure or property sectors.
• Familiarity with webinar platforms and online event delivery.
• Knowledge of the UK holiday let or property market.
• Experience supporting regional or distributed teams with event activity.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance
• ✈️ Generous holiday allowance + extra days with long service
• Option to purchase extra holiday days if you wish
• A day off for your birthday
• ✋ 2 volunteering days per year
• Enhanced parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay)
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family
• ️ Special offers and discounts designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
• ❤️‍Health cash plan & life assurance