Events manager

Events managers organise and run promotional, business and social events.
Salary range: £17,000 to £80,000
How to become an events manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You can take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
- events management
- marketing
- communications
Entry requirements
You’ll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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- equivalent entry requirements
- student finance for fees and living costs
- university courses and entry requirements
College
There is no set entry route to become an events manager but it may be useful to do a relevant course like:
- Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning
- Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Event Management
Some courses in travel and tourism may include an events planning option.
Entry requirements
You’ll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You could do an events assistant advanced apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You’ll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as an admin assistant in a marketing or public relations department and work your way up through training and promotion.
Volunteering and experience
Paid or unpaid work as a crew member at large events or exhibitions can be a good way to get experience and build contacts in the industry.
Direct application
You can apply directly if you have 2 to 3 years’ experience of working in public relations, marketing or hospitality.
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Career tips
You could start by organising events and activities for your family, friends, school or college.
Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Association of Event Organisers and Eventia for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
Further information
You can find out more about becoming an events manager from:
What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You’ll need:
- customer service skills
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- the ability to work well with others
- to be flexible and open to change
- leadership skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- maths skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
What you’ll do
Day-to-day tasks
In this role you could be:
- discussing what the client wants
- coming up with original ideas for events
- agreeing budgets and timescales with the client
- researching venues, contacts and suppliers, and negotiating prices
- booking venues, entertainment, equipment and supplies
- hiring and supervising contractors such as caterers and security
- publicising the event
- making sure that everything runs smoothly on the day
You’ll also be:
- ensuring that health, safety and insurance regulations are followed
- managing a team
Working environment
You could work at events, at a client’s business or on festival sites.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and you’ll travel often.
Career path and progression
With experience and a good track record, you could run events that have larger budgets and eventually progress to management.
You could work freelance or set up your own events management business.
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