Events manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Events managers organise and run promotional, business and social events.

Typical task
Working hours
Attractive values

Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements,

Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.
Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.
Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.
Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
Organize registration of event participants.
Develop event topics and choose featured speakers.
Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications.
Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.

Average salary
30,434 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Events manager

32,463 GBP
29,541 GBP

Average salary for full-time Events manager

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30,434 GBP
29,541 GBP
32,463 GBP

Salary over time for Events manager

Salary for this role has increased over time

27,428 GBP
28,212 GBP
29,835 GBP
30,629 GBP
29,725 GBP
29,294 GBP
30,434 GBP
28,516 GBP

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Future outlook for Events managers

Balanced outlook

42 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

40% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Events manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

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There is no set entry route to become an events manager but it may be useful to do a relevant course like:

Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning
Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Event Management

Some courses in travel and tourism may include an events planning option.

You'll need:

customer service skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
the ability to work well with others
to be flexible and open to change
leadership skills
excellent verbal communication skills
maths skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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