Senior Event Manager
About Wheely
Wheely is redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe, the US, and the Middle East. We blend cutting-edge technology with the craft of five-star chauffeuring to deliver an experience trusted by more than 100,000 active riders and 1,200 corporate accounts.
We’re a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised and over $100M in annual revenue. Having recently launched in New York City, we’re expanding rapidly across the US and EMEA. If you take pride in your craft and want to help shape the next chapter of our growth, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
Wheely is growing rapidly, and events are an increasingly important part of how we build the brand, deepen customer relationships and introduce Wheely to new audiences.
We partner with some of the most prestigious events across the London calendar, including Royal Ascot, Frieze, the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, Goodwood Revival, Henley Royal Regatta, and more. As Senior Events Manager, you will play a key role in bringing these partnerships to life and ensuring Wheely shows up at every event in a way that is distinctive, premium, and exceptional.
Reporting to the Partnerships Director and working closely with the Head of Creative & Brand, you will own the end-to-end delivery of our London events programme - taking partnership opportunities and creative concepts from brief through to flawless execution.
You will manage agencies, suppliers, venues, partners, and internal teams, while owning timelines, budgets, production, and on-the-ground execution. You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities within each event to attract new customers, deepen existing customer relationships and enhance the overall Wheely experience.
This is a highly hands-on role for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong commercial judgement, and an obsessive attention to detail. You will be responsible for ensuring every event feels seamless, sophisticated, and unmistakably Wheely.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end delivery of Wheely's London events, from brief through to post-event evaluation
Turn partnership and creative briefs into detailed event plans, and flawless execution
Manage event agencies, production companies, venues, suppliers, and other external partners
Own event budgets, negotiate costs, and ensure delivery within agreed budgets
Coordinate internal teams across Brand, Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Partnerships
Work closely with the Partnerships Director to deliver partner requirements and commercial objectives
Work closely with the Head of Creative & Brand to bring the creative vision to life to an exceptional standard, ensuring brand standards are upheld
Manage all event logistics, production, guest experience, staffing and on-site operations
Lead events on the ground, taking ownership of delivery and resolving issues as they arise
Identify and create touchpoints within events that introduce new audiences to Wheely and encourage customer acquisition
Look for opportunities throughout the event journey to deepen relationships with existing customers and enhance their experience with Wheely
Continuously raise the quality of Wheely's events and improve how we plan and deliver them
Requirements
5+ years' experience in events, experiential, luxury hospitality, brand activations or a similar environment
Proven experience independently delivering premium events from brief through to execution
Strong experience managing agencies, suppliers, venues and event budgets
Exceptional project management and organisational skills
Impeccable attention to detail and a strong eye for quality
Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
Strong commercial awareness and confidence negotiating with suppliers
Proactive and solutions-oriented, particularly under pressure
Comfortable taking ownership and working independently
Experience working with luxury or premium brands strongly preferred
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
Success in This Role
Success will mean consistently delivering exceptional London events — on time, on budget and to an outstanding standard — while building trusted relationships with our partners, agencies and suppliers.
Why Join Wheely
Own the delivery of Wheely's London events programme
Work closely with the Partnerships Director and Head of Creative & Brand
Create exceptional experiences across London's luxury, hospitality, and cultural landscape
Significant ownership and visibility within a fast-growing premium brand
What We Offer
Office-based role in West London, four days a week with flexible start and finish times, plus one remote day of your choice
Competitive salary
Employee stock options plan
Private medical and dental insurance
Life and critical illness cover
Best-in-class equipment
Monthly credit towards Wheely journeys
Cycle to Work scheme
Professional development stipend
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