About Us:
We are a growing experiential live events agency seeking an experienced and dynamic Event Project Director to direct and take full ownership of our key clients' event programme. This is a senior leadership role for a strategic thinker who leads from the front and consistently delivers exceptional event experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
* End-to-End Ownership: Lead and manage cross-functional teams to plan and deliver successful events, driving process improvements and efficiencies across the entire programme.
* Strategic Leadership: Understand the strategic direction of the clients' event portfolios, ensuring alignment with their business and brand objectives.
* Stakeholder Management: Strong, assertive communication skills with the ability to command the room when engaging with multiple stakeholders, venues, and/or third-party suppliers—always prioritising the client’s event programme and needs.
* Client Partnerships: Serve as the primary point of contact for our key client, building strong, long-term relationships and ensuring events align with their brand goals and KPIs.
* Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and line manage your team to deliver flawless event execution while fostering continuous improvement.
* Financial Control: Oversee budgets and resources to ensure both profitability and exceptional delivery, while implementing expense control measures.
What We’re Looking For:
* A degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
* 7+ years of event project management experience, delivering high-profile events, activations, and roadshows.
* Proven account management skills with the ability to build strong client relationships, anticipate needs, and drive retention and growth.
* Strong leadership experience, managing teams and achieving results in a fast-paced environment.
* Commercial acumen and financial expertise, with a proven ability to manage budgets and maximise ROI.
* A creative problem-solver who embraces new ideas and inclusive approaches.
* Strategic thinker with a track record of managing diverse live event portfolios, ideally within the automotive or related sectors.
Why MSL?
Join a dedicated team where you’ll take full ownership of delivering the event programme for our key client. We’re looking for someone who will drive the programme from a strategic level while inspiring and leading the team to success.
If you’re a strategic leader who thrives on ownership and delivering exceptional live events, we’d love to hear from you!