Events managers and organisers Pay Data UK — 2024

Events managers and organisers roles in the UK earn a median of £26,670 per year, equivalent to £14.18 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 2.0% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £23,249 to £36,563 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Events managers and organisers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Events managers and organisers

Events managers and organisers manage, organise and coordinate business conferences, exhibitions, concerts and similar events.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• discusses conference and exhibition requirements with clients and advises on facilities
• develops proposal for the event, and presents proposal to client
• allocates exhibition space to exhibitors
• plans work schedules, assigns tasks, and co-ordinates the activities of designers, crafts persons, technical staff, caterers and other events staff
• liaises closely with venue staff to ensure smooth running of the event
• ensures that Health and Safety and other statutory regulations are met

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award or equivalent qualifications. Professional qualifications are available and may be required by some employers. Off and-on-the-job training is available.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.