Senior Event Manager – UK/Europe

Games Workshop Group PLC; Greater London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Games Workshop is looking for an experienced Senior Events Manager to take the lead in delivering spectacular Warhammer events across the UK and Europe. This is an exciting role, where you will have the opportunity to deliver events that showcase the best of Warhammer, while playing a key role in shaping the future of our events in this region.

As the Senior Events Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering six major events throughout the year that leave a positive lasting impression on our fans. You’ll work closely with the Global Head of Events and Global Events team, managing both Games Workshop led events and supporting independent Warhammer events, such as conventions and tournaments. Your ability to negotiate lasting agreements and foster valuable partnerships with host venues and vendors will be key to ensuring we achieve on-budget, on-time success. At the same time, your focus on hitting sales targets, managing budgets and creating exceptional experiences for everyone you interact with will be essential to your success.

In this role, you will have a wide range of people you will work with including venues, vendors, and key teams to ensure that each event is a seamless and unforgettable experience for our fans. You will be passionate about our community, you’ll play a vital part in both attracting new fans and nurturing the loyalty of our existing ones. You will be in charge of managing all details from ticket sales to event performance to create experiences that leave a lasting positive impact on all those involved.

Management will be a key aspect of your role. You will have the opportunity to lead by example, by inspiring and guiding both full and part-time event staff through each stage of planning and execution. With integrity at the core of everything you do, you’ll foster an open environment where collaboration thrives. Your thoughtful approach to every detail will help create experiences that leave a lasting positive impact on all those involved. We want you to build an environment of honesty and collaboration to allow your teams to thrive.

Strong data skills are essential, as you need to track event performance, learn from each experience and make continuous improvements to events.

If you are organised, resilient and excited about making our events even better, apply now!

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

Other Essential Information

Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight, UK time, on Sunday 6th April 2025

Location: This is a remote based position from the UK.

Travel: This role requires International travel to attend and support 7+ events per year. Each event may involve a stay of approximately 5-6 days.

How to Apply

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