Assistant Events Manager

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Founded in 1986, de Gournay is one of the world’s leading creators of hand-painted wallcoverings,

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fabrics and porcelain. With showrooms across Europe, Asia and North America, we work with the

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world’s leading interior designers, architects, hospitality groups and private clients to create

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extraordinary interiors.

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Events are an integral part of our global marketing strategy, providing immersive experiences that

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celebrate craftsmanship, artistry and design while strengthening relationships with our clients and

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partners.

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The Role

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We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Event Manager to join our growing global events team.

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This is a fast-paced role for an organised, creative and highly proactive individual who thrives on

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delivering flawless luxury events. You will work closely with the Global Event Director to plan and

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execute a varied programme of international events including showroom openings, client dinners,

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workshops, product launches, in-house craft fairs and brand collaborations.

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The successful candidate will be equally comfortable executing event concepts, managing budgets,

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coordinating complex logistics and ensuring every guest experience reflects the exceptional

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standards of the de Gournay brand.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Help manage the planning and execution of UK and international events from concept

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through to completion.

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• Work closely with the Project Manager and Creative teams to deliver event stationery,

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tablescapes and curated event spaces that celebrate and champion the de Gournay brand.• Produce detailed project plans and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time.

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• Coordinate catering, floristry, entertainment, production and technical suppliers where

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necessary.

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• Support Project Managers with RSVP management and seating plans.

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• Travel internationally to deliver events on-site.

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• Ensure every event is delivered to the highest luxury standard.

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• Coordinate international shipping of products, samples, props and event materials.

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• Manage travel and accommodation for staff and artists.

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• Liaise with global showrooms to ensure seamless event delivery.

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• Prepare detailed event schedules.

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• Manage health & safety documentation and risk assessments where required.

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• Prepare and assist manage event budgets.

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• Track expenditure throughout the planning process.

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• Negotiate favourable trade rates or loans for event props.

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• Process invoices and reconcile final event costs.

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• Build strong relationships with our global teams, particularly our distribution warehouse in

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Wiltshire and the Showroom Managers.

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• Produce monthly in-house newsletters to communicate forthcoming calendar events and re-

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cap past events.

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• Support the Global Events Director in managing the Global Marketing Calendar.

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• Maintain event documentation and reporting.

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• Produce post-event evaluations including attendance, budgets and outcomes.

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• Maintain event asset inventories.

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About You

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You are naturally organised, calm under pressure and have meticulous attention to detail. You enjoy

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solving problems, anticipate issues before they arise and take genuine pride in delivering exceptional

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experiences. This is a hands-on role with multiple monthly events; you need to be a natural multitasker and enjoy leading and working within a team.

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Essential Experience

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• A degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing or a related discipline, or a minimum

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of two years' experience supporting the delivery of luxury events.

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• Excellent project management skills.

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• Budget and financial management experience.

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• Outstanding organisational skills.

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• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

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• Willingness to travel internationally.

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• Full right to work in the UK.

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Desirable

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• Experience delivering international events.

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• Experience within luxury brands, interior design, hospitality, fashion or art.

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• Experience working with HNW and UHNW clients.

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• Additional languages are advantageous.

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Personal Attributes

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• Highly organised and detail-oriented.

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• Hands on approach to delivering events.

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• Calm under pressure.

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• Commercially aware.

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• Creative with excellent aesthetic judgement.

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• Resourceful and proactive.

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• Confident communicator.

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• Flexible with international travel and occasional evening/weekend work.

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• Professional, discreet and personable.

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What We Offer

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• Opportunity to work for one of the world’s most respected luxury interiors brands.

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• International travel across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

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• Exposure to world-class venues, designers and clients.

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• A collaborative and creative working environment.

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• Competitive salary and pension scheme.

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This position is a full-time role based in our London offices. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Please apply via email by submitting your CV along with a cover letter to: anna-[email protected]. Regrettably we will not be accepting applications via 'Easy Apply'