CONTENTS FOREWORD3OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT ROLES4CLIENT SERVICES ROLES7SALES ROLES9PRODUCTION ROLES11VIDEO ROLES12DESIGN ROLES13DIGITAL ROLES14EXHIBITION / EXPERIENTIAL BUILD15TECHNICAL / AV16VENUE ROLES17CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION ORGANISER19ASSOCIATION21MARKETING23BENEFITS25 FOREWORD In 2023, theevents industry underwent a significant recalibration following a turbulent period. As we navigate further into2024, the landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for professionals and employersalike. One of the prevailing themes shaping the industry this year is the persistent talent shortage. Competition for experiencedcandidates remains robust, with individuals often fielding multiple job offers. The allure of higher salaries has become a focalpoint for many, placing pressure on employers to not only attract but also retain top talent. Interestingly, candidates areapproaching job transitions with a newfound caution. Thorough research into prospective employers has become the norm,with a particularfocus on company culture, flexible working arrangements, and initiatives promoting team wellbeing. Despitenot reaching the soaring heights of previous years, salary increases still outpace historical levels. Hybrid working has become deeply entrenched, with 2-3 days per week of remote work now considered standard andbusinesses not offering this flexibility find themselves at a distinct disadvantage when competing for talent. Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion (DEI) remain steadfast priorities within the industry. Employers recognise the advantages of a diverse teamand are actively seeking ways to capitalize on this aspect. An intriguing shift we've observed is the cross-pollination of talent within the industry. With a scarcity of traditional eventprofessionals, employers are broadening their search to relatedeventssectors. This strategy, moving away from direct "likefor like" hires, has proven beneficial, bringing fresh perspectives and skills to the tablefor manybusinesses. Thanks to the widespread adoption of hybrid workingthe pay gap between London and the rest of the UK has become farlesspronounced,with salary levels determined more by scarcity of talentrather than location and associated living costs. We invite you to delve into the Live Recruitment Salary Survey 2024 to explore these trends in more detail. The eventsindustry is ever evolving, and we are here to provide tailored guidance to navigate these changes effectively. www.live-recruitment.co.uk| hi@live-recruitment.co.uk OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT ROLES GRADUATE PROJECT EXECUTIVE / PROJECT COORDINATOR •Often is a graduate who as part of their degree completed a year work placement•Minimal client contact•No budget responsibility•Predominantly a supportive and administrative role £25,000-£28,000 PROJECT EXECUTIVE / SENIOR PROJECT EXECUTIVE •Previous experience within an events based role•Delegate managementexperience and systems knowledge•Supporting on larger events, but some experience of delivering smaller events end to end•Event logistics experience•Limited client contact•Some budget responsibility £27,000-£32,000 PROJECT / EVENT MANAGERSalary brackets depend on the size and scale of events delivered–in one business a PM / EM could manage relatively simple live & virtual events for 200 PAX, in another they could be handling complex events for up to 2000 PAX. For thepurposes of this salary survey we have assumed a mid-level of experience. Generally, responsibilities would include:•Main client contact for projects •Full end to end delivery of projects•Full logistics; suppliers, venues, internal departments, freelancers•Experience of live and virtual events•On-site management•Budget management and reconciliation £35,000-£45,000 SENIOR PROJECT / EVENT MANAGER At this level the candidates would usually have significantexperience deliveringlargescale / highly complex eventsfrombrief to onsite, with direct client contact on either anevent or account basis. In addition, they could havedirectlinemanagement as part of their role, alongside managingothers on a project by project basis. £40,000-£50,000 PROJECT/ EVENTDIRECTOR On occasion, the Project Director role (depending upon the business) can be titled as Account Director. For clarity we haveassumed that this position is not specifically client services orientated (responsible for account retention / growth), butincludesstrong commercial and client management experience, focusing on project delivery. Depending upon the scale ofthe business and complexity of projects, the role can be more or less hands on, with responsibilities generally including; •Heavy involvement in proposal creation•Part of the pitch team•Overseeing internal teams•Central point of client contact•Budget and GP responsibility•Direct management of Project / Account Managers•Setting andimplementing event schedules•On-site management £60,000-£70,000 VENUE FINDING EXECUTIVES /