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# Senior Event Programming Manager 9m FTC

- **Company:** Sodexo
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £41,451.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Event-Driven Programming, Salesforce.Com, Yield Optimization
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5942025717

## About the Role

* A strong track record of developing and delivering creative event programmes.
 * Experience working in a commercial events, cultural, entertainment or venue environment.
 * Excellent knowledge of the London events market and current audience trends.
 * A strong network of artists, suppliers, promoters, content providers and creative partners.
 * Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
 * Experience managing budgets, margins, revenue targets and event profitability.
 * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across integrated client, venue and operational teams.
 * A creative, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to generate fresh and engaging programming ideas.
 * Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple events, suppliers and priorities.
 * A collaborative, people-focused approach and the ability to build positive, long-lasting relationships.
 * The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make confident decisions and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
 * Flexibility to support events outside of standard office hours when required.
 * A genuine passion for creating memorable experiences and contributing to the growth of a new destination.

## Description

Sodexo Live! is seeking a creative and commercially astute Senior Event Programming Manager - 9m FTC Maternity Cover to join the team at Fulham Pier, London's newest riverside destination.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a dynamic programme of ticketed events spanning culture, music, comedy, wellness, family, community, arts, learning and live entertainment. You will play a key role in continuing to establish Fulham Pier as a vibrant destination, driving audience growth, enhancing visitor experience and delivering strong commercial performance.

Working in close partnership with the Fulham Pier team, Sodexo Live! colleagues, and a network of suppliers, artists, promoters brand partners, you will curate and deliver a diverse and engaging events calendar that supports the venue's strategic and commercial objectives.

What You'll Do:

Service & Guest Care

 * Develop and deliver the venue's overall creative programming strategy for ticketed events
 * Curate a diverse calendar of events including, but not limited to, live performances, cultural events, immersive experiences, talks, workshops, and brand activations
 * Foster a collaborative and inspiring team environment that motivates and encourages colleagues to engage and perform at their best

Management skills:

 * Foster and maintain a strong relationship with Fulham Piers programming team, holding regular meetings to review successes, set targets, and establish the events schedule.
 * Deliver programming that drives revenue, ticket sales, and attendance targets
 * Work closely with commercial, marketing and partnerships teams to maximise event performance
 * Manage all aspects of artist/promoter/supplier relationships including negotiating fees, contracts, and commercial terms

Financial management:

 * Deliver budgeted revenue, profit, and contribution targets across all event categories and venue spaces.
 * Maximise revenue opportunities and profitability through effective commercial management, strategic pricing, yield optimisation, and the use of venue management systems such as Priava, Salesforce and other revenue management tools.
 * Maintain a thorough understanding of venue operating costs, margins, and resource requirements to ensure all event proposals and contracts are commercially viable and profitable.
 * Produce accurate monthly revenue forecasts, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to budget performance.