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Director of Events

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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Step into a role where you shape the moments the nation talks about. This role goes far beyond event delivery. You will be responsible for building a scalable, revenue-generating, culturally relevant events business that strengthens Reachs position as the UKs most powerful digital, social and storytelling network.

Job Responsibility

  • Own, grow, and evolve Reach's entire events portfolio including Pride of Britain and Pride of Scotland awards
  • Build a scalable, revenue-generating, culturally relevant events business
  • Oversee Pride of Britain and Pride of Scotland
  • Define and deliver a broader strategic events roadmap
  • Own the full lifecycle of major events - from creative vision and production through to commercial strategy, distribution, partnerships and audience growth
  • Work in deep collaboration with editorial, studio, sales and marketing teams
  • Lead and grow a high-performing team
  • Secure and manage top-tier venues, suppliers, talent and TV production
  • Work with high profile talent and Pride winners
  • Oversee production, logistics, timelines, budgets and operations
  • Lead talent strategy including hosts, presenters, celebrities, influencers and contributors

Requirements

  • Successful and reputable events and brand leader
  • Experience delivering iconic live, broadcast and social-first experiences
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Experience working closely with sales teams, advertisers and sponsors
  • Proven experience in broadcast production and high-profile live events
  • Deep understanding of digital, social and influencer-driven content ecosystems
  • Experience with securing and managing top-tier venues, suppliers, talent and TV production
  • Strategic thinker who can balance creative ambition with commercial performance
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Resilient and energised by building and growing a portfolio of events
  • Calm, collaborative, solutions-focused and relentlessly ambitious
  • Proven ability to manage fast moving projects
  • Must be within a commutable distance from London

What we offer

  • 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Extra day's holiday after 3, 5, and 10 years
  • Scheme to buy extra holiday
  • Extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer
  • Big moment day - extra days paid leave for personal milestones
  • Bonus scheme
  • Company pension contributions matched up to 6%
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Car lease scheme
  • Wellbeing support including 24/7 assistance programme
  • Access to discounts including 15% off Yimbly
  • Interest-free loans for season tickets and technology

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