Freelance Event Manager – High-Profile Corporate Event (London) – Short-Term Assignment

We're supporting a client - a well-established membership organisation - in sourcing an experienced freelance Event Manager for a high-profile, short-term assignment culminating in a single-day event in London.

Assignment details

·        Location: Home-based, with on-site attendance required for event setup and the event itself (23rd July)

·        Duration: Approx. 4-5 days total — 3-4 days for planning/preparation (starting immediately) plus 1 day for the event

·        Day rate: £350–£400/day

·        Travel: Covered for on-site days

·        Start date: Immediately

About the event

This is a prestigious gathering bringing together senior industry leaders, consortium members, government representatives, and potentially media attendees. The programme will feature a keynote from a government Minister or senior government representative, alongside senior client leadership and a Consortium Chair.

The role

Our client needs a freelancer who can act as the central point of coordination for the event, taking full ownership of planning and delivery to ensure a polished, professional experience throughout. Key responsibilities include:

• Event planning and coordination
• Development of the event delivery plan and run sheet
• Stakeholder liaison and supplier coordination
• Registration and attendee management support
• Catering and venue coordination
• AV and logistics oversight
• Risk and contingency planning
• On-site event management on the day

About you

We're looking for candidates with a track record of delivering:

• Government or ministerial events
• Industry and stakeholder engagement events
• Conferences, launches, or high-profile corporate events
• Events involving senior executives and public sector stakeholders

If this sounds like a good fit, please get in touch with your CV and availability, and we'll be happy to discuss further.

You can email us at resourcingteam@fjwilson.com or call +44 203 195 3600.

*Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your CV as early as possible.  Our email address is resourcingteam@fjwilson.com

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We encourage applications from all sections of the community. Furthermore, qualifications and/or experience identified are indicative. We will consider applications from candidates who have comparable qualifications and/or experience for role advertised.