Head of Events

UKInbound the leading inbound tourism industry association has created a new role as Head of Events the Association celebrates 50 years of trading in 2027 and boasts over 500 members from a range of businesses in the sector including tour operators, DMOs, DMCs, OTAs, hotels, restaurants, attractions, sightseeing companies, visitor experiences, business services, rail, ferry, river and coach transportation and theatre ticket agencies.

As Head of Events you will be leading a high profile portfolio of events held in the UK, Europe and the Middle East, ensuring they are commercially successful, strategically aligned and delivered to an exceptionally high standard. Head of Events will be part of the senior leadership team and have 3 direct reports all of whom are experienced, organized and very highly thought of by their colleagues and the membership.

You will be accountable for strategic leadership, commercial performance and cross organizational integration of their events programme which includes workshops, annual conference, webinars and seminars and major trade shows like WTM, ITB, FITUR and others. The Senior Operations Manager of Events is responsible for all the operations of the events but you will work closely with her. Event Manager candidates must have :
An events or management qualification Significant experience in a strategic events leadership role Experience operating as a Head of Department Man management and communication skills

Experience of budgets, revenue generation and financial performance A record of delivering large scale high profile events An understanding of the inbound travel trade For a detailed Events Manager job description please contact us and we contact successful candidates within 24 hours, Hybrid role based in London SE1 Successful candidates will be contacted within 24 hours of receipt of CV.