Lead Recruitment Partners
Welcome to the Careers Hub
This section of The Power of Events platform has been designed to showcase the depth and range of career opportunities available across the seven sectors that make up the UK Events Industry. Whether you’re looking to start your career, change roles, or explore how your current skills from another industry can transfer into events, the Careers Hub is here to support you. It’s packed with insight, guidance, and links to further information from across the four nations of the UK. We recognise and respect the differences in education systems, cultures, and career journeys across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales and this hub aims to showcase the UK Events Industry’s diverse and inclusive offerings and opportunities for people of all backgrounds, interests, and experiences, wherever you’re starting from and wherever you’re based
The hub includes an overview of the five main routes into the industry, a glossary showcasing the wide range of roles available, and links to key support organisations who have helped shape the content and continue to offer expert advice and guidance.
This work has been made possible thanks to the generosity of our many supporters, with special thanks to our lead recruitment partners. The ongoing feedback we receive from across all parts of the UK helps us continually improve and evolve the Careers Hub to better serve everyone interested in joining or growing within this dynamic industry.
Job Roles
A qualified person who understands the needs of disabled and partially disabled people including staff, volunteers, and attendees. Ensures that they are provided for appropriately. This same person might also be responsible (often with Health & Safety Manager or Welfare) for Lost and Found Children and Vulnerable Adults, plus an Ask Angela scheme.
An account executive/manager/director is responsible for managing the relationship between a client/brand and the agency. They support their client by planning events that align with the client/brand business objectives. This might include building brand awareness using events, They act as the dedicated point of contact for the client.
Responsible for managing the artistes involved in the event. This would include advising on contract negotiations with promoters, negotiate gig and contract agreements and protecting artistes rights and brand. Scheduling tours and shows would also feature.
Designs, mixes, and manages complex sound systems and recordings, applying technical and creative expertise to achieve high-quality audio experiences for events
Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining sound equipment to ensure clear and balanced audio during live events, performances, and conferences.
“The Making of Live Events” is a groundbreaking video produced by The Power of Events supporter Adlib, showcasing the incredible variety of careers within the live music sector and the wider UK Events Industry.
Developed in collaboration with Production Futures, PLASA, and LIVE, the project recognises the importance of inspiring the next generation with real, relatable career stories from behind the scenes.
Our goal? To ensure that every young person has the chance to discover the diverse and often invisible roles that power live events.
So whether you’re an educator, a careers advisor, or a student yourself, this is your opportunity to experience the events industry from the inside and see how your passions could turn into a career.
Types of Employment
Freelance
A freelancer is an independent contractor who operates as a sole trader or limited company. Freelancers have to register with HMRC, invoice clients for their time and have their own insurances such as Professional Indemnity and/or Public Liability. Although they don’t have rights to contractual sick pay or leave, they still have legal rights at work including, Health & Safety, discrimination and legal protection subject to contract.
Full-time
Full-time positions are typically advertised as 35-40 hours per week on a permanent or fixed-term basis. Dependent on the specific role, a full-time employee is often required to work additional hours to ensure deadlines are met and delivery is smooth. A full time position (post probation) would usually include an employer pension contribution, sick pay, annual/maternity/paternity leave and may be accompanied by a performance related bonus, as well as additional benefits. There may also be the offer of hybrid or fully remote working arrangements.
Part-time
A part-time employee is defined by completing the same type of work as a full-time colleague but over less hours/days. The tasks associated with the role, as well as the employees rights, are the same as a full-time colleague. It will also follow the same salary scale but will be paid at a pro rata rate.
Zero-Hours
A zero-hours contract means availability to work for an employer, but these specific hours of work are not stated in the employment contract. This type of contract doesn’t guarantee the employee a set number of hours of work per week; however, it can require them to be available for a certain number of hours, or when required, or both.
Routes to Industry
Direct Employment
A business may choose to advertise the job vacancy themselves, alternatively, they may work with a recruitment agency. Job roles are often advertised by the employer on their website, via LinkedIn and job boards. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, after which they will either receive a job offer or be rejected from the position. If a recruitment agency has been used, candidates may have been specifically headhunted for the role, or at the very least have gone through a stringent screening process, ensuring only those with relevant skills and experience are put forward for interview. Click here for more info….
Events Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships open the doors to people from all backgrounds and ages, to gain experience and relevant professional qualifications within the events industry. Click here for more info….
Internships + Work Placements
An internship is an opportunity that can last from as a little as a few days to several months. It offers an opportunity to gain experience and relevant skills. Many employers use the short time of internships to assess a candidates capability, and will use the opportunity to recruit new employees from their interns. A placement is a work experience opportunity that usually lasts an entire year, and is required as part of many university degrees and skills courses. Taking a year out of studies (usually between the penultimate and final year of university) to work as a full-time employee and gain additional academic credits. A good proportion of businesses across the events industry offer some form of work experience, internship or placement. Click here for more info….
Skills Courses
Accredited courses, ranging from Certificate and Diploma to Postgraduate and Degree alternatives are a great way to gain skills, training and work placements to enable the future talent to get jobs at all levels and in all sectors across the UK Events Industry. A good proportion of event courses also support work experience, internship or placement. Click here for more info….
University Courses
Studying events management at university through a foundation degree, foundation year, Higher National Diploma (HND), degree or masters has been available in the UK since 1996, with thousands of graduates now working successfully in industry who have studied events management or other subjects. Click here for more info….
Lead Recruitment Partners
CastleBell Recruitment
We're CastleBell. Specialists in connecting top talent with leading strategic and creative event agencies and growing teams who drive real impact. We're constantly striving to be more than just a recruitment agency. We're strategic, committed partners to our clients, understanding their businesses and needs inside and out, to find talent that drives meaningful impact on their success. Whether it's permanent positions or contract and freelance roles, we cover all levels and specialities within the events industry. For candidates, we're committed to being trusted allies, offering guidance and support to navigate career advancements and progression.
Live Recruitment
As the UK’s largest specialist events recruitment agency, we have the scale, reach and industry understanding to help our clients and candidates meet their goals faster, smarter and more effectively. Working across all areas of the events industry we are the go-to talent partner for both permanent and freelance roles. We’re a hands-on and experienced team, working with boutique and multinational businesses throughout the UK. As the UK’s largest specialist events recruitment agency, we have the scale, reach and industry understanding to help our clients and candidates meet their goals faster, smarter and more effectively. Working across all areas of the events industry we are the go-to talent partner for both permanent and freelance roles.
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