Event Director

About the role

We are seeking a strategic, commercially‑focused leader to own the vision, performance and growth of a portfolio of events. You will lead high‑performing teams, deliver strong commercial outcomes and create exceptional experiences for customers, exhibitors and attendees while driving innovation and operational excellence across a matrix organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Drive individual and team performance to build high‑performing show teams.
• Own and communicate the event vision and strategy, aligning it with the wider RX business.
• Lead within a matrix structure, securing resources and support for strategic goals and onsite execution.
• Take full responsibility for event P&L, budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategies and revenue growth.
• Develop and deliver show strategies, sales and marketing plans, and new revenue streams using customer insights and market intelligence.
• Build and maintain strong industry relationships, acting as the face of RX events.
• Drive product development, identify customer needs and champion continuous innovation.
• Ensure exemplary onsite event delivery, including health and safety standards.

Required profile

• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams in a collaborative environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, pricing and profit‑and‑loss accountability.
• Experience creating and executing strategic growth plans and meeting revenue targets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills within matrix organisations.
• Ability to leverage customer insights, market analysis and competitive intelligence for business decisions.
• Commitment to fostering psychological safety, diversity of thought and open communication.
• Operational focus with a track record of delivering complex projects or events to a high standard.

What we offer

• Healthy work‑life balance with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals.
• Opportunities to work across a global events portfolio in a supportive, inclusive environment.