Event organiser : Salary and conditions

Range of typical starting salaries: £19,000 - £25,000.
Range of typical mid-level salaries: £25,000 - £45,000.
Range of typical salaries at senior level/with experience (e.g. after 10 to 15 years in the role): £50,000 - £70,000.
The Event magazine produces an annual salary survey of the sector.
Salaries vary according to employer, sector and geographical location.
Performance-related pay/commission/bonuses are typical and can increase earnings.
Working hours can be fairly regular between events but may involve additional and unsocial working hours depending on the nature of the event.
Event organisers are mainly office based but will travel to visit clients, partners/sponsors, venues and other suppliers. They may work indoors or outdoors, in all weather conditions, to plan and deliver events.
Self-employment/freelance work is possible for those who have experience and an established network of contacts in the industry.
Part-time work and career breaks are possible but not especially common in this fast-paced business.
Jobs are available throughout the UK, although they tend to be more closely associated with larger towns/cities or locations with large conference/event venues.
Travel within a working day, absence from home overnight and overseas work or travel will vary according to your area of specialism and the nature of the events you are working on.

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Written by Anna Lomas, University of Manchester

Date:

October 2010