Senior Manager, Hospitality & Events

Overview

In this role you will lead global Formula 1 hospitality programs for Fortune 500 clients, translating sponsor briefs into impactful events. You will guide event strategy, oversee end-to-end planning and budgeting, and manage on-site execution with cross-functional teams across London and the US. Expect travel and on-track experiences as you partner with race teams, vendors, and clients to deliver best-in-class sponsorship activations. You will shape client experiences and contribute to business development and thought leadership in a fast-paced agency environment. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence how brands engage fans through live events in sport and entertainment.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• travel opportunities
• London-based role
• permanent contract
• full-time
• dynamic, high-profile projects

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on event strategy and manage full event planning, including logistics (room layouts, AV, F&B, decor, signage) and guest experience
• Coordinate venue research, contracting, and on-site vendor management; develop run of show and programming
• Budget preparation, tracking, and reconciliation; manage branding and on-site materials
• Create client-ready itineraries, staffing plans, and event recaps; serve as primary liaison with sponsor race team
• Lead client relationships, conduct status calls, and deliver clear client communications
• Own client projects from start to finish, monitor status with stakeholders, and manage resources and workloads
• Oversee timesheets and finance-related activities for accounts; support new business proposals and costings
• Contribute to agency marketing through social media, thought leadership, and external promotion
• Foster culture and develop junior team members; support continuous learning about the sponsorship industry
• Support new business by participating in pitches and building opportunities from current clients

Key requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the event industry and wider events landscape; Formula 1 experience is essential
• Experience in project management and client servicing excellence
• Experience in corporate hospitality management; able to negotiate and manage suppliers (F&B, creative, signage, AV, transportation)
• Strategic and logical thinker providing counsel to clients and suppliers
• Experience managing and reconciling event budgets and large-scale costs
• Superstar project management skills; proficient with MS Office suite
• Team mentality and ability to work within high-performing teams
• Ability to travel frequently (weekdays and weekends)

• Client servicing excellence
• Strategic thinking
• Strong communication
• MS Office suite
• Budgeting and financial reconciliation
• Vendor and contract management

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