Head of Events

Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head – Events to lead the planning, execution, and management of large-scale events and programs across India. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, creative thinking, stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall strategic and operational leadership for the Events function.
Develop annual event calendars, concepts, budgets, timelines, and execution plans.
Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale events, conferences, programs, and special initiatives.
Develop creative event concepts, themes, formats, and audience engagement strategies.
Manage event teams and allocate responsibilities to ensure smooth execution.
Coordinate with senior leadership and internal departments for event requirements and approvals.
Identify, evaluate, and manage event venues, vendors, agencies, production teams, artists, speakers, and service providers.
Manage event budgets, quotations, negotiations, purchase requirements, and expenses.
Oversee event production including stage, audio, video, lighting, branding, décor, seating, registration, hospitality, and logistics.
Ensure effective coordination of transportation, accommodation, food, security, volunteers, and guest management.
Develop event communication and promotional plans in coordination with Branding, Media, and Digital teams.
Coordinate with regional teams and local partners for events across different cities.
Conduct site visits and ensure venue readiness and operational preparedness.
Establish event checklists, SOPs, timelines, and quality standards.
Monitor event progress and resolve operational issues before and during events.
Ensure compliance with safety, legal, venue, and other applicable requirements.
Lead on-ground event execution and manage teams during major events.
Conduct post-event reviews, analyse feedback, prepare reports, and identify areas for improvement.
Build and maintain a strong network of event vendors, agencies, production partners, and service providers.
Travel extensively across India based on event requirements.
Required Skills
Strong experience in large-scale event planning and execution.
Excellent leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
Strong budgeting, negotiation, and vendor-management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
Creative thinking with the ability to develop engaging event concepts.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Strong knowledge of event production, logistics, branding, and audience engagement.
Ability to lead large teams and work effectively under pressure.
Willingness to travel extensively across India.
Qualification & Experience
Bachelor's / Master's degree in Event Management, Mass Communication, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
10+ years of experience in event management, with significant experience managing large-scale events.
Experience managing national-level events, conferences, public programs, or large gatherings will be preferred.
Key Competencies
Event Strategy | Event Planning | Large-Scale Event Execution | Team Leadership | Budget Management | Vendor Management | Event Production | Logistics | Stakeholder Management | Branding & Promotions | Guest Management | Risk Management | Project Management | Problem Solving | Pan-India Travel

Work arrangement
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