Lead Speaker

Lead Speaker
Chelmsford, Essex + UK Travel | (OTE £80,000+) | Full-Time
We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-scaling entrepreneurial education and live events business that delivers high-energy programmes, immersive experiences and large-scale events for ambitious business owners across the UK.
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially-minded stage professional to join a high-performance environment where influence, leadership and the ability to sell from stage are critical to success.
We are not looking for a traditional trainer or facilitator.
We are looking for somebody who can command a room, inspire action, drive commercial outcomes and deliver exceptional live event experiences with credibility, authority and energy.
The Opportunity
As Lead Speaker, you will play a senior role within an established speaker team, delivering sessions across live business events, bootcamps, masterminds and immersive programmes.
You’ll work with audiences ranging from 50 to 500+ business owners and entrepreneurs, leading event segments, presenting offers from stage and helping drive engagement, programme upgrades and client outcomes.
This role offers genuine long-term growth and the opportunity to become a leading figure within a rapidly growing events and education business.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-impact sessions across a variety of live business events and programmes
* Lead audiences through engaging, commercially focused event experiences
* Present offers, programme upgrades and commercial opportunities confidently from stage
* Handle live objections and audience interaction with emotional intelligence and authority
* Adapt delivery style based on audience energy, engagement and event objectives
* Work closely with the wider speaker, operations and client services teams
* Contribute to content development, programme evolution and speaker standards
* Support and mentor more junior speakers within the team
* Track and take ownership of conversion performance and event outcomes
What We’re Looking For
* 5–7+ years’ experience in professional speaking, training, facilitation or live events
* Proven experience selling from stage in a commercial environment
* Strong background in sales, business development or high-performance sales training
* Comfortable leading rooms of entrepreneurs, business owners and decision makers
* Ability to command audiences ranging from intimate workshops to large-scale events
* Exceptional communication, energy and stage presence
* Commercially driven with a strong understanding of persuasion and audience psychology
* Highly professional, resilient and performance-focused
Desirable Experience
* Experience within coaching, training or business education environments
* Knowledge of behavioural psychology, influence or NLP
* Experience leading or mentoring other speakers/trainers
* Familiarity with structured programme delivery and client journey frameworks
This Role Is NOT For…
* Trainers who can deliver content but cannot sell from stage
* Candidates from purely corporate L&D or academic backgrounds without commercial exposure
* Individuals who require heavy preparation support or close supervision
* Anyone looking for a slow-paced or low-pressure environment
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans, high-profile live events and a genuine performance culture.
You’ll be surrounded by ambitious people, work with engaged entrepreneurial audiences, and have the chance to play a major role in scaling a modern business education brand.
To Apply
Please send your CV to or get in contact with Adam at ACS Recruitment Consultancy. You will be asked to provide:
* Details of your stage/speaking experience
* Evidence of commercial or stage-based sales performance
* Any relevant showreels, clips or testimonials
Then during the process all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a live stage assessment as part of the selection process. This is non-negotiable. We are looking for people who perform — not people who describe how they perform