Full job descriptionWiltshire based role! - A unique opportunity to join an incredible agency and make a real impact in this brand new role!


The Company


This well established event agency helps their client portfolio deliver exceptional meetings, conferences, and corporate events through expert venue sourcing, event management, and personalised service. They simplify the full event planning process delivering tailored, cost effective event solutions through a personalise, relationship-led approach.


As a collaborative, driven team they value initiative, attention to detail and a real passion for creating outstanding client experiences. For their team; every day brings new prospects to work on diverse projects whilst also providing a true opportunity to develop professionally, grow your career or simply have your ideas heard and valued - at this agency, every team member’s contribution makes a difference!




The Role


As Head of Venue Find, you will lead the venue find team to deliver an exceptional service while driving business growth, managing the team, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.


Day to day responsibilities of the Head of Venue Find will include:


Lead and manage a small team of venue finders
Monitor team performance and contribute to the company’s continued growth
Take ownership of the venue find strategy and planning
Identify opportunities to grow revenue and maximise profits including cross selling
Maximise incoming leads and collaborate internally to develop new business
Take lead on the overall output of the venue find department
Ensure all events are delivered on time, within budget and to client expectations
Oversee and continually develop client relationships
Manage a number of key accounts and venue find projects
Have responsibility for budgeting and commercials for the venue find team


The Candidate


To be considered for this Head of Venue Find role we are looking for candidates who can showcase a solid knowledge of the venue booking process from a corporate event environment. Candidates must be leaders, with proven experience in people or department management whilst also being commercially minded with the ability to ensure the profitability of a team.


Candidates from an event agency or venue find agency background would be preference however individuals who have experience from a conference hotel or venue environment (providing they are leading large scale group bookings) will also be considered.


In return they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, company wide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member and above all the chance to join a first rate agency where career progression abounds.


Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn’t quite what you’re looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.


Vacancy Ref: LKS18405