Senior Events Manager; FTC

We are the UK’s leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Country Living. At Hearst UK, we don’t just create content - we shape culture.

Our workplace is built on collaboration, creativity, and trust. We champion bold ideas, embrace innovation, and continually evolve to meet the moment - all while celebrating the legacy that’s brought us here. We believe in each other’s potential and push boundaries together to make a meaningful impact, both in the media landscape and in people’s lives.

We’re proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operate a hybrid working model of four days per week in the office and one day working from home. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 4AJ
, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

At Hearst, we don’t just publish brands - we bring them to life. Live experiences sit at the heart of how we connect with our audiences and partners, creating moments that inspire, excite and build meaningful engagement far beyond the page or screen.

From Cosmopolitan and Esquire to ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Country Living, we deliver more than 90 standout events each year - from large-scale flagship moments to premium, talent-led experiences. Every one of them is designed to reflect the distinct energy and authority of our iconic titles.

This is a pivotal senior role within the Hearst Events Team, leading the operational delivery of a portfolio of physical events across multiple brands. You’ll own end-to-end execution - turning ambitious concepts into flawlessly delivered experiences - driving operational excellence, managing complexity and ensuring every detail lands to the highest standard.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale events across the Hearst portfolio, overseeing projects from initial concept through on-site execution and post-event wrap-up, ensuring operational excellence at every stage.
• Own full budget accountability (up to £750k), including accurate costings within SLA, supplier tenders over £30k, financial reconciliation and regular reporting to Finance, Portfolio Directors and the MD.
• Plan and manage team resource, capacity and freelance support, creating detailed staffing plans and leading large on-site teams, agencies and multiple stakeholders with strong health and safety oversight.
• Act as senior project lead and client liaison for allocated events, collaborating closely with Editorial (including content curation and talent management), Sponsorship, Marketing, PR, the CEO Office and external partners (production, AV, PR, celebrity management) to deliver contracted sponsor objectives and exceptional audience experiences.
• Issue comprehensive briefs to internal and external stakeholders, proactively manage relationships on site, and provide guidance and support to Event Executives and freelance event managers to ensure consistent high standards across the portfolio.

• Line manage direct reports, providing clear direction, coaching and ongoing development support through regular 1-2-1s, performance reviews and career conversations.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture, constructively addressing challenges and partnering with the Event Director on resource planning and workflow management.

• Support the development and commercial growth of new and existing events, partnering with Sponsorship and Sales teams on pitches, proposals and costings to deliver profitable, compelling experiential activations.
• Proactively identify new revenue opportunities, contribute to improved processes, and ensure all events deliver outstanding audience experiences with measurable results.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers (venues, caterers, production companies and creative partners), leading contract negotiations, securing preferential rates and developing long-term and contra partnerships to enhance event delivery and commercial return.

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