​Events Manager - Independent School | 6-month contract | Immediate start | Primarily onsite SW London

Location London
Discipline: Clientside
Job type: Contract
Salary: up to £50k per annum
Contact name: Hayley Kinnersley
Contact email: hayley@direct-recruitment.co.uk
Published: 27 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

​Events Manager - Independent School, South West London

6-month contract | Immediate start | Primarily onsite, with ad-hoc flexibility

An exciting opportunity for a high-energy, highly organised Events Manager to support the launch of an extraordinary new independent school in South West London.

This flagship school is set within a historic location with exceptional facilities and is preparing for its grand opening next year. You will play a key role in bringing the school to life, delivering a varied programme of events, experiences and launch activity in partnership with senior leadership and the Marketing & Admissions team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple projects at once, and wants the opportunity to help launch a prestigious new education brand from the ground up.

The role

  • Plan, coordinate and deliver a programme of launch, admissions, community and stakeholder events.

  • Manage event logistics, suppliers, budgets, schedules and guest communications.

  • Create memorable experiences for prospective families, partners and local stakeholders.

  • Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Admissions and wider leadership team.

  • Support event-related marketing activity and ensure brand standards are reflected throughout.

  • Manage several priorities confidently while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

About you

  • Proven events management experience, ideally within education, hospitality, luxury, property or another high-service environment.

  • Exceptionally organised, proactive and calm under pressure.

  • A confident communicator with strong stakeholder and supplier-management skills.

  • Creative, energetic and comfortable working independently.

  • Happy to be primarily onsite in South West London, with flexibility available on an ad-hoc basis.

Why apply?

You will join a prestigious and values-led education group known for creating supportive, high-performing environments for staff and students. The culture is warm, inclusive and collaborative, with genuine scope for longer-term opportunities following the initial contract.