Senior Events Manager

Accepting applications until: 

28 November 2025

Job Description

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter - our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.

Your new role

Are you extremely organised with great communication, admin & interpersonal skills & a flair for project management? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your creativity and organisational skills are equally valued, this role is for you.

As Senior Events Manager at Global, you’ll work with multiple stakeholders to plan & manage complex events & outside broadcasts, from the initial concept to the finished event, bringing Global’s brands to life.

These could be live music events with artists, celebrity appearances, outside broadcasts or DJ activities, whether station funded, ticket funded, bespoke commercial events, marketing partnerships or experiential activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Event planning (50%): Office based admin planning for events, requiring excellent written & verbal communication, leading meetings, managing budgets, & compiling event documents.
• On site at events / site visits (50%): Organising & attending site visits & managing events on the ground, whether in the UK or overseas.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Think Big: In the Events Team, we never stand still. Every single event is an opportunity to evaluate, progress & improve for the next event.

Own It: You’ll wholly own & manage your own events from start to finish.

Keep it Simple: Break down the planning of larger, complex events into easy to manage sections.

Better Together: Collaborate with almost every department across Global to coordinate some of the most exciting events in our portfolio.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Worked with a number of departments across Global - Programming, Engineering, Commercial, Digital, Legal & H&S to name but a few.
• Wholly managed your own budgets & event planning documents.
• Planned & executed several successful events from start to finish, leading fully on your areas, bringing our brands to life.
• Built excellent relationships with internal stakeholders & suppliers.

What You’ll Need

• Project Management: As well as organisational skills, you’ll need strong leadership skills, to stay calm under pressure, managing events safely & effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge: Detailed knowledge of the broadcasting industry, all of Global’s brands, our current & competitors’ events, plus up to date Legal, insurance & H&S event related policies.
• Attention to detail: Excellent spelling & grammar as well as literacy & numeracy skills.
• Multi-tasking: The ability to juggle multiple projects, to prioritise tasks & the ability to pivot when needed.
• Flexibility & Positivity:  Ability to work on site / away from home, self-motivation, initiative & a real ‘can do’ attitude.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills & the ability to communicate both in writing & verbally during the planning process & to lead calmly but with authority at events.

Creating a place we all belong at Global

We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can’t serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. 

As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at recruitment@global.com, we’ll be happy to help.