Handle Recruitment are looking for a Lead Event Producer to join our clients growing events company.

Fixed Term Contract - 3 to 6 Month Contract
Pay rate dependant on experience - Up to £55K
Central London - Hybrid, 3 Days a week in office

About the Company
Our client is a founder-led events business with a team of 40+ specialists delivering some of the UK's most exciting large-scale and private events. Their platform connects B2B and B2C customers with standout food, drink, and venue suppliers, supporting everything from major festivals and stadium activations to corporate events and office catering.
They also partner with organisers of large public events, combining technology and industry expertise to deliver high-quality food and drink experiences that drive commercial success and enhance guest experience.
The company has grown significantly over the past decade, now supporting events attended by millions of guests annually, while maintaining a strong focus on team culture, performance, and innovation.

The Role
Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Lead Event Producer to oversee food and beverage delivery across large-scale events. This role is central to ensuring seamless execution, high operational standards, and strong commercial performance.
The position combines office-based planning with regular on-site delivery, including weekends and peak seasons. It offers a high level of autonomy and is suited to a proactive individual who can manage projects end-to-end while collaborating cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-value, production-heavy events for key clients
• Manage projects from contract through to execution and post-event reporting
• Coordinate suppliers, budgets, logistics, and staffing to ensure smooth delivery
• Produce Health & Safety documentation, including RAMS, ensuring compliance
• Drive supplier engagement and identify opportunities to increase revenue
• Oversee on-site operations to ensure high-quality guest experience
• Produce post-event reports and data insights, identifying improvements
• Maintain accurate records across event management systems
• Support internal initiatives, process improvements, and tool testing
• Mentor and line manage junior team members
• Represent the business at industry events and build external relationships

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in event production, ideally within large-scale or F&B-led events
• Strong operational, logistical, and project management experience
• Comfortable working on-site at events, including evenings and weekends
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify growth opportunities
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and relationship-driven approach
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in spreadsheets and event tools
• Solutions-focused mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach

Apply below today to proceed your application!

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.