Recruitment in the event management industry focuses on sourcing talent to create and develop corporate or personal functions. This might include festivals, conferences or conventions. Due to the wide variety of events, this is a diverse and dynamic market, that’s well served by recruitment agencies all over the UK.
Events management is closely related to the catering, hospitality and leisure sectors, and employs around 1.9 million people nationwide. Recruitment is focused around major towns and cities, such as London, Manchester and Birmingham, but opportunities can be found all over the country. Many event managers will be self-employed, but recruiters will also place candidates into jobs with hotels, charities, PR agencies and other employers that typically host functions. Roles can be permanent or contract.
Multi-sector and specialist event management recruitment agencies will search for candidates with skills in planning, organisation and execution. Although there is no formal route to entry, degrees and courses can help improve a job seeker’s prospects.