Events Manager – World #1 Travel Franchise

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This is a rare opportunity to join the UK’s number one travel company. As a globally recognised, multi-award-winning brand at the forefront of the industry, we are shaping the future of travel and franchising. Named Best Lifestyle Franchise in the World and Best European Franchise at the Global Franchise Awards 2025, we are taking franchise excellence to the next level. With rapid growth and ambitious plans ahead, now is the perfect time to be part of our success. We are looking for an Events Manager to support our business growth and help us achieve our ambitious goals in 2025 and beyond. Could that be you? What are you waiting for? The Role at a Glance: Events Manager Christchurch, Bournemouth / Hybrid Working £35,000 - £40,000 Plus: Pension, life insurance, discounted travel, opportunity to visit some fantastic locations and much more Full Time - Permanent Values: Do the Right Thing, Loyalty Appreciation, Mutual Respect, Trust Honesty, Success Driven, Enjoy the Journey Product / Service: Award-Winning travel home-working company Growth: Over 400% in the last 5 years. Breaking sales records every month Your Skills: Event Planning and Management, Project Management, Event Health and Safety, Event Marketing, Feedback / Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement. Who: A multi-award-winning fast-growing travel company that has helped 100’s of first-time travel homeworkers start their very own travel businesses. We’re expanding rapidly and looking to grow the very best team ahead of the next peak period in travel. Reasons to join us: + Home Working Agency of The Year’ 5 years in a row + Top-rated travel franchise in the UK + Top 10 franchise in the UK, beating household names + Top 5% franchise in the UK + We offer the widest choice of holidays in the UK + Fully independent with over £2 billion per year of buying power + We are expecting the next 2-3 years in travel to be the biggest ever in terms of growth + Featured continually in the trade press, national press The Events Manager Role: As Events Manager, you will plan, coordinate, and deliver a diverse range of high-quality events that reflect our growth strategy, values, and mission. These events will aim to positively engage, inspire excitement, and foster loyalty and strong relationships with Travel Consultants, partners, customers, suppliers, and internal teams. By delivering inspiring and engaging events you will be a vital part of building trust, brand awareness, loyalty and ultimately driving business growth. What your day might look like: • Planning and executing in-person and virtual events across the UK and overseas • Managing event logistics, including venue selection, supplier coordination, and budget adherence • Developing and distributing event communications to ensure clarity and engagement • Working closely with internal teams to align event content with business objectives • Monitoring event performance metrics and implementing improvements as needed • Staying informed about industry trends and incorporating innovative ideas into event planning About You: • Circa 5 years experience in event planning and management • Proven ability to successfully manage multiple events simultaneously • Strong organisational and project management skills • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal • Personable, approachable and confident in networking • Experience with both virtual and in-person events • Knowledge of event related health safety and legal regulations • Proven ability to take a creative and innovative approach to event delivery and attendee experience • Understanding of how to successfully market an event to maximise attendance and pre-event engagement • Able to gather data and feedback in a proactive manner; with a focus on continuous improvement • Experience in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment It would be a bonus if you had: • Events experience within the travel industry • Experience with event and project management software The Reward for You: We live and breathe our values – Do the Right Thing; Loyalty Appreciation; Mutual Respect, Trust Honesty; Success Driven Enjoy the Journey - in everything we do. Our employee benefits are just one example of how we’ve done this. Working with us, you can enjoy industry leading package which includes: + Excellent pension package + Private medical + Inservice Life Insurance + Dental + Gym access + Range of discounts / perks from leading brands + Monthly rewards + Discounted travel + Excellent holiday entitlement + Commission on any referred customers + Learning Development Programme Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy Notice on their website for further details Read more