Senior Event Manager, London

Job Title: Senior Event Manager - Sandwood Events

Location: London, Clapham Old Town

Reports to: Team Leader

Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent / Contract

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience

This is a senior-level role for someone with previous event agency experience. We are looking for a confident, experienced planner who can hit the ground running and understands the delivery of high-level, premium events.

About Us:

At Sandwood Events, we live and breathe unforgettable experiences. As a leading events agency, we deliver exceptional event planning across corporate, brand, and private sectors – from large-scale company offsites and conferences, through to luxury ski & summer trips, intimate VIP gatherings, parties & launch events. We're fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply passionate about delivering excellence every time.

As our team continues to grow, we’re looking for a passionate, organised and experienced Event Planner with enough experience to organise & plan large scale events at ease.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Event Planner to join our team early this year. We are being very specific that candidates must have prior experience working on large scale events, organising high-end events and working with multiple accounts.

You will take ownership of large events, delivering a full calendar of events throughout the year. These will include:

• Conferences
• C-suite level ski trips
• Client roof top summer parties
• Client Christmas parties
• Internal company offsites
• Children’s Christmas parties
• C-suite level summer trips

This role requires someone confident in managing complex events independently, with a strong understanding of production, budgets, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute end-to-end logistics for company offsites, conferences, summer parties, ski trips, summer trips and unique experiences.
• Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and production schedules.
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors, venues, and suppliers.
• Supervise event setup, on-site coordination, and breakdown, ensuring all aspects run smoothly.
• Happy to travel to luxury destinations & cities across Europe & America.
• Conduct post-event reconciliation of budgets and client feedback.
• Overseeing production, suppliers and entertainment.
• Support junior staff or event assistants as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in event planning, with a proven track record of managing complex events.
• Previous experience working within an event agency
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills.
• A well-established network of trusted suppliers.
• Proven experience owning and delivering large-scale accounts.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in event management software and tools (e.g., Cvent, Xero, Google Sheets, Powerpoint, Excel, Splash, Canva).
• Flexibility to travel and work evenings or weekends as required. We offer overtime on all event jobs and days in lieu.

Perks & Benefits of Working with Us:

• Work with Elite Clients
• Travel Opportunities in luxury destinations
• Creative role
• Luxury Industry Networking – Build relationships with top-tier venues and global partners.
• Stylish Office Environment – Work in a chic office environment in a great location.
• Professional Development – Access to industry conferences and workshops.
• Health – Gym membership contributions and mental health days.
• Generous Time Off – Paid holidays, vacation days, and flexible scheduling for event recovery.
• Team Culture – Join a personable, passionate and experienced team, who work hard and have a great time doing what they love.
• Fun team socials, onsite events, and creative collaboration

Desirable:

• Experience with ski resorts and mountain destinations (skiing ability is a bonus)
• Confident using Google Sheets, Canva, Xero, and Pleo
• Strong written English and proofreading skills

About You

This role would suit someone who:

• Loves being organised and detail-driven
• Is confident, personable, and enjoys meeting new people
• Takes initiative and ownership of their work
• Manages deadlines calmly under pressure
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a fast-paced team

To apply: Please send your CV to Jemima Barr

Deadline: 2nd June 2026

Start date: ASAP