Event Director

Bright; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Bright is a Bristol based event production & management company with a specialism in internal & employee engagement events.

We think differently about events, developing creative and insight-driven event solutions that tick all the boxes; on brand, on time and on budget. To find out more about our approach to events, you can read our manifesto on our website .

If you join Bright, you’ll be joining a small, welcoming team with sustainability and social responsibility at our heart especially within our local community. We’re a proud B Corp, isla Member and Corporate Charity Partner for Caring in Bristol – an organisation supporting people experiencing homelessness in Bristol.

About the role

As an Event Director you’ll be in a client-facing role producing and managing live, online & hybrid events from start to finish, which may include:

• Proposal & Pitch writing including development of creative concepts
• Venue & Accommodation sourcing and management
• Digital event platform scoping and management
• Co-ordinating technical production and event logistics
• Sourcing, commissioning and managing sub-contractors
• Running complex budgets & financial reporting
• Account management of key clients
• Supporting and being part of a team

You’ll be working across a wide range of clients, sectors and project types. If you’d like a more detailed job description, then let us know.

We understand and support the benefit of working from home but equally value face to face time in the office so this is initially an office based role, but you will have the opportunity to move to hybrid once you’ve settled in.

As events demand, you will be expected to work onsite, which will include long days, nights away and occasionally a weekend for which you’ll be compensated with time in lieu and an ‘overnight’ payment for nights spent away from home.

The Interview Process

• Applications Close: Friday 23 May
• Interviews: Late May
  • Stage 1: Initial short online interview
  • Stage 2: In-office presentation and opportunity to meet the team
• Projected start date: mid July 2025

If all of that sounds good to you, then please send your CV and a cover letter of what you will bring to the team to [e-mail]

No agencies please.

Required skills

We’re looking for someone currently working at an event director-level, or an senior event manager ready to step-up with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in an agency environment.

As well as having direct experience of the responsibilities laid out in the job description the ideal candidate would also have:

• Solid experience of working in an agency and an understanding of a variety of corporate environments
• A good understanding of B Corp Values
• Experience in sustainable practices including; sourcing eco-friendly vendors and waste reduction

You’ll have s trong project management skills with an eye for process and detail, and enjoy the freedom of managing your own accounts and projects from start to finish.

You’ll have good communication skills (written and verbal) and feel confident and comfortable talking to clients and be able to build strong relationships

You’ll have a hands-on approach to project management, with a positive can-do attitude and a problem-solving mindset.

You’ll have a creative & curious mind, knowing how to ask the right questions and enjoy developing your skills and experience.

You’ll love working with a small team , and be comfortable bringing your own creativity and personality.

As well as the standard benefits you’d expect like holiday, pensions and team socials, you can also expect:

• Your birthday off (and some great gifts too)
• Two volunteering days per year for a charity of your choice.
• A cycle to work scheme
• A generous training and personal development allowance