The Events Manager is responsible for the planning, management and delivery of a broad portfolio of client, investment-led, sponsorship and partnership events across Wealth Management and regional offices. The role takes ownership of events from concept through to execution and evaluation, ensuring they deliver against business objectives and provide an exceptional client experience. The manager will handle stakeholder relationships, budgets, suppliers, and logistics, with regular travel across the UK. This role is based in the regional Manchester office.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, management and delivery of a diverse portfolio of client events, investment seminars, sponsorships, partnerships, hospitality programmes, hybrid and virtual events.
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across Wealth Management and regional offices, providing strategic event advice and consultation.
Develop event concepts and programmes aligned with business objectives, target audiences and brand strategy.
Manage event budgets, supplier negotiations and contract processes to ensure cost-effective delivery and value for money.
Oversee venue sourcing, contract negotiations, logistics planning and on-site event management.
Manage event communications in partnership with Marketing, including invitation strategy, attendee engagement and post-event follow-up.
Oversee registration, RSVP management and guest experience, ensuring a seamless and professional client journey.
Collaborate with Business Development teams to identify opportunities to maximise attendance, client engagement and commercial outcomes.
Manage relationships with venues, production agencies, caterers and other external suppliers to ensure high standards of delivery.
Lead post-event evaluation, reporting and ROI analysis, providing recommendations and insights to stakeholders.
Ensure all events are delivered in accordance with regulatory, compliance, risk management and health and safety requirements.
Maintain detailed event documentation, budgets, timelines and project plans.
Drive continuous improvement of event processes, systems and attendee experiences.
Support the development and implementation of the wider Wealth Management events strategy.
Identify opportunities to leverage digital, social and innovative event technologies to enhance engagement and measurement.
Provide guidance and support to more junior team members where appropriate.
Manage hospitality allocations and sponsorship activations, ensuring fair and effective distribution aligned to business priorities.
Ensure all events adhere to corporate brand guidelines and represent the organisation to the highest standard.
Undertake additional duties consistent with the responsibilities of an Events Manager role.

Requirements

Significant experience in event management, ideally within financial services, wealth management, professional services or luxury client-facing environments.
Demonstrated experience managing events from concept through to execution and post-event evaluation.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
Experience managing budgets, supplier negotiations and contracts.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence working with senior executives and business leaders.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of event ROI and business objectives.
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, proactively and under pressure.
Professional, confident and client-focused approach.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and event management platforms.