Events Management

Graduates from our Events Management course are well-prepared for careers in a wide range of industries, from corporate events and entertainment to hospitality and tourism. Below are some potential career paths and average starting salaries in the UK:

1. Event Manager: Plan, coordinate, and manage a variety of events, including conferences, exhibitions, weddings, and festivals. Average Starting Salary: £25,000-£35,000.
2. Wedding Planner: Organise and execute weddings, coordinating all aspects from venues and vendors to guest lists and entertainment. Average Starting Salary: £22,000-£35,000.
3. Conference Organiser: Plan and manage conferences, business meetings, and corporate events, ensuring smooth logistics and delegate satisfaction. Average Starting Salary: £25,000 - £38,000
4. Festival or Entertainment Manager: Oversee large-scale music, arts, or entertainment festivals, managing everything from performers to logistics and security. Average Starting Salary: £28,000 - £40,000
5. Corporate Event Planner: Plan corporate events such as product launches, team-building retreats, and gala dinners, ensuring they meet business objectives. Average Starting Salary: £28,000 - £40,000
6. Exhibition Manager: organise trade shows and exhibitions, coordinating vendors, attendees, and logistics to ensure successful presentations. Average Starting Salary: £28,000 - £40,000
7. Sports Event Manager: Plan and manage sporting events, including matches, tournaments, and fan experiences, ensuring top-tier organisation and engagement. Average Starting Salary: £30,000 - £45,000
8. Event Marketing Manager: Develop marketing strategies to promote events, manage sponsorships, and ensure high attendance and engagement. Average Starting Salary: £28,000 - £40,000
9. Charity Event Coordinator: Plan fundraising events for non-profits, including charity dinners, auctions, and awareness campaigns, working with donors and stakeholders. Average Starting Salary: £23,000 - £35,000
10. Venue Manager: Oversee the day-to-day operations of event venues, ensuring smooth management of spaces for conferences, weddings, and other events. Average Starting Salary: £28,000 - £40,000

The salaries mentioned represent an industry estimate and are just the starting salaries, which can grow exponentially based on experience, skillset, and industry. 

1. High Demand for Event Professionals The global events industry is growing, with increasing demand for skilled professionals to organise conferences, festivals, weddings, corporate events, and more.
2. Diverse Career Opportunities A degree in events management opens doors to a wide range of careers across various industries, from entertainment and hospitality to corporate and non-profit sectors. 
3. Creative and Strategic Problem-Solving Events Management combines creativity with strategic planning, allowing you to design unique and engaging experiences for clients and attendees. 
4. Hands-On Experience Events management programmes emphasise practical learning, with opportunities to work on real events through internships, placements, or collaborations with industry partners. challenges of the industry.
5. Opportunities for Travel and Networking Many event managers travel to different locations to oversee events, whether domestically or internationally. 
6. Work in a Dynamic and Exciting Industry The events industry is fast-paced and ever-changing, providing new challenges and excitement with every project. 
7. Transferable Skills Events management develops a wide range of transferable skills, including project management, communication, negotiation, budgeting, and marketing. 
8. Opportunities for Leadership As you progress in your career, events management offers opportunities to take on leadership roles, managing teams and overseeing large projects. 
9. Contribute to Memorable Experiences Events managers play a key role in creating experiences that people remember for a lifetime. 
10. Focus on Sustainability The growing emphasis on sustainability in event management means you’ll have the chance to innovate and create eco-friendly, socially responsible events. 
11. Entrepreneurial Opportunities Many events management graduates choose to start their own businesses, offering event planning services for weddings, corporate events, or festivals. 
12. Work in a People-Orientated Industry Events management is highly people-focused, involving close collaboration with clients, vendors, and attendees. 
13. Opportunities for Specialisation Events management offers various areas of specialisation, allowing you to focus on what you’re most passionate about. 
14. Global Career Prospects The events industry is global, offering opportunities to work in different countries and cultures. 
15. Personal and Professional Growth Working in events management offers continuous opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally.