You know all about our high street roots and bricks and mortar stores. Now, we're looking to the future. Since 2021, we've embraced some changes. Debenhams hasn’t made a comeback—we’ve been here since 1778, evolving and adapting to the times. This is Debenhams today - Britain’s Leading Online Department Store.
We are more than a department store—we are an institution. From creating the blueprint for designer collaborations with Designers at Debenhams, to launching countless brands and inventing the beauty counter, we’ve consistently shaped the retail landscape.
We don’t underestimate the power of our brand or the place we hold in people’s hearts. This is only the beginning of the next chapter for Debenhams.
Britain needs Debenhams.....Debenhams needs you!
Your Role
We are on the lookout for an Event Manager within the Brand Marketing team. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing a dynamic events calendar that drives brand engagement and business growth. From concept to delivery, you’ll oversee end-to-end event production, ensuring seamless execution and impactful experiences. With a strong focus on B2B events, you’ll create opportunities to connect with key industry partners, stakeholders, and clients, reinforcing brand positioning and fostering meaningful relationships. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll bring creative event concepts to life, delivering high-quality activations that align with broader marketing and business objectives.
Your Team
You will be joining the Partnerships Team which is a dynamic force driving influencers, events, press, sponsorships, and brand collaborations. They bring campaigns to life through top-tier talent, strategic partnerships, and unforgettable real-life activations. The past year has been fast-paced and filled with standout moments—like launching the first-ever Debenhams Day Spa. With a team of 8, ranging from senior managers to assistants and spanning Manchester, London and LA they cover all key areas across fashion, beauty, and home.
What value you can bring
We’re looking for an Event Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is adaptable to change, and is brimming with creativity and exciting ideas. Someone who keeps their finger on the pulse of industry trends and is always ready to bring fresh, innovative concepts to life - If that sounds like you, hit apply!
Ideally you will have event management experience preferably from within a brand marketing, retail or corporate environment being able to demonstrate experience in planning and executing B2B events, trade shows, networking events, and industry activations.
We want to see a proven record of managing multiple events from concept to execution in addition to working with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and senior stakeholders.
We will expect you to have had hands-on experience managing event budgets, negotiating contracts, and securing cost-effective solutions.
We see a lot of growth with this role and want to see some leadership through managing and mentoring a team, delegating tasks, and overseeing event staff or external agencies.
Why Join Us?
* You’ll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes
* Core hours enable you to flex your working times around your needs on an ad hoc basis
* Benefits that support your health and wellbeing
* There’s up to 40% discount off our all of our brands
* Our social calendar? Next level
* With HQs in Manchester and London and offices across the globe (some are dog friendly!), we offer a buzzing atmosphere and the boohoo family culture wherever you work
We are extraordinary, we get it done and strive to be better every day. We collectively have a ‘yes we can’ mentality sharing our vision of working together as one team. We always operate with the mentality that anything is possible.
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