Senior Events Manager

Copart UK is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Events Manager to lead our end-to-end events, hospitality and sponsorship programme.

This is a pivotal, senior role working closely with the UK CEO and Senior Leadership Team, responsible for delivering high-impact internal and external events that support our commercial and marketing strategy.

You will own the full lifecycle of events – from concept and creative through planning, logistics, delivery and measurement – consistently delivering world-class experiences for customers, prospects, partners and employees.

• Lead all Copart-hosted events, including flagship executive events and advisory boards
• Manage Copart’s presence at external conferences, exhibitions and sponsor ships
• Deliver a diverse portfolio of events including B2B conferences, executive hospitality, VIP experiences, internal conferences, awards and engagement events
• Identify and recommend strategic speaking, sponsorship and attendance opportunities
• Work directly with C-suite stakeholders to ensure events align to business priorities
• Own the events calendar, budgets, suppliers, attendee management and logistics
• Oversee all event-related creative, branding and collateral
• Measure success and ROI across all activity
• Proven experience delivering senior-level customer events and hospitality for C-suite and board-level audiences
• Exceptional organisational, planning and project management capability
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute with budget ownership and supplier negotiation experience
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex events concurrently
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and a customer-first approach
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to travel and work occasional out-of-hours
• Degree in Events Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Experience with in the automotive, logistics, or technology sectors
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance related to events
• Creative approach to event design and attendee engagement

• This role requires regular travel and occasional out-of-hours work to support off-site events.

• Time For You
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  Relax with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you
• Give Back
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  Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans and Virtual GP access.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with access to our Recognition Hub and E-card collection.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
• Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
• Goal Support: Use tools like Mortgage Advice, Life Coaching, and our Money Hub to achieve your goals.