Events Director – Kelsey Media

Location: Hybrid working – Office based in Horncastle
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Reports to: Chief Executive

We are a leading magazine publisher with a diverse portfolio of influential brands spanning a wide range of lifestyle and specialist interest sectors. Our live events are a vital extension of our editorial voice—connecting our audiences, advertisers, and communities in meaningful and memorable ways.

Are you a strategic and creative leader with a passion for live experiences that bring brands to life? We’re looking for an Events Director to lead the development, production, and growth of our live media portfolio of in-person, immersive events—whether on the track at Silverstone, in the parade ring at our equestrian shows or at one of our classic motorcycle events, we need the right person to make the shows come alive.

About the Role
As Events Director, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of our most high-profile live experiences. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with editorial, commercial, production, and marketing teams to ensure every event is flawlessly executed and aligned with our brand’s creative and commercial ambitions.

You will be responsible for shaping and delivering a strategic vision for all live experiences across our brands, creating events that reflect the unique identity of each brand while driving audience engagement and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities
· Develop and lead the strategic vision for all events, ensuring alignment with brand, audience, and revenue / cost goals
· Own the division’s P&L, ensuring events are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard
· Lead the teams that manage all aspects of event planning and execution—venue sourcing, staging, AV, content coordination, logistics, and health & safety
· Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, media partners, content / talent agencies and production vendors
· Drive innovation in live event formats, audience engagement, and hybrid extensions across digital platforms
· Collaborate with editorial teams to ensure events reflect brand tone, values, and storytelling
· Partner with sales and marketing to develop sponsorship packages and drive commercial success

About You
· Extensive experience in live event leadership, ideally within publishing, media or lifestyle brands
· Proven track record of devising and managing p&l budgets, delivering complex, high-profile events with creative flair and commercial success
· Strong understanding of editorial brands, deep understanding of live production, audience experience, sponsor expectations and brand storytelling
· Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mobilize cross-functional teams
· Excellent communication, negotiation, and crisis management abilities
· Comfortable working in high-pressure, high-visibility environments

Why Join Us?
· Shape the future of live experiences for some of the UK’s most loved brands
· Work in a collaborative, creative and fast-moving environment
· Lead a passionate team with the freedom to innovate and grow
· Competitive salary, performance bonus and excellent benefits
· Be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration and bold ideas

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Ready to bring unforgettable live experiences to life?

Apply now with your CV and covering letter to Paul Borsberry; Paul.Borsberry@kelsey.co.uk

Closing date 21st August 2025