- Head of Events - Airline
- Contract Length – 6 months, potential to turn perm
- Hybrid role – 3 days per week onsite
- Location – Manchester
- Rate - £420 per day
My client, a global business that creates platforms for industries to connect, trade and grow. We deliver over 500 international events annually, bringing together buyers and sellers in dynamic, high-value environments. Within our Aviation portfolio, Routes is a world-leading series of global route development events, connecting airlines, airports and destinations through powerful face-to-face experiences.
We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Events to take ownership of the global Routes event portfolio.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering complex international events from concept to execution, while shaping strategy, driving growth, and leading a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a global portfolio of events
- Oversee exhibition build, meetings programmes, logistics, travel and customer experience
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, large-scale events (1,000–3,000+ attendees)
- Contribute to portfolio strategy and long-term growth plans
- Identify opportunities for revenue growth, product innovation and improved customer experience
- Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to maximise event performance
- Oversee event budgets, cost management and operational profitability
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of event professionals (including Event, Travel and Host Managers)
What We’re Looking For
This is a “hit-the-ground-running” leadership role, ideal for someone with deep experience in complex event environments.
You will bring:
- Proven experience delivering large-scale international exhibitions and conferences
- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams
- Expertise in event operations, logistics and budget management
- Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building capability
- Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to revenue growth
- Confidence operating across global markets and cultures
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage high-pressure delivery