Event Project Manager (Interim)

£350-£600 p/d DoE

London

3-4 Month Contract

We are partnering with a large, complex organisation undergoing a significant transformation of its events function. With a high volume of events delivered annually, the business is looking to establish a more strategic, scalable, and effective operating model.

To support this, they are seeking an experienced Event Project Manager to lead a critical transformation project on an interim basis.

The Role

This is a strategic project role focused on designing and delivering a new events operating model. You will lead a defined phase of work to establish the strategy, governance, and decision-making framework for events across the organisation.

This is not an operational event delivery role. Instead, it requires a strong background in strategy, analysis, and programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive events strategy aligned to organisational objectives
• Design a clear governance framework, including decision-making structures and escalation routes
• Establish KPIs, performance metrics, and quality standards for events
• Conduct a full review of the existing events portfolio, identifying duplication and optimisation opportunities
• Create a prioritisation and tiering framework to guide future event planning
• Build a robust evidence base to inform future structural and investment decisions
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation
• Deliver all outputs within a fast-paced, time-bound project environment

Requirements

• Significant experience in event strategy, operating model design, or portfolio management
• Proven experience designing governance frameworks and decision-making structures
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and rationalise complex portfolios
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Strong programme or project management capability
• Ability to work independently and deliver at pace

Desirable

• Experience within large, complex organisations
• Exposure to Higher Education or similarly structured environments

Personal Attributes

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and complexity
• Structured, logical, and detail-oriented thinker
• Objective and evidence-led in approach
• Confident in challenging and influencing stakeholders where required

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact transformation project
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• A clearly defined scope with tangible deliverables
• Fast-paced, outcome-focused environment