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Summary
An ambitious and creative Live Events Manager who is passionate about innovative storytelling and entertainment. Currently at BBC Studios , I work across high‑profile branded IP, producing large‑scale events and experiences that translate screen content into coherent, high‑impact live formats.
My work spans the full project lifecycle, from strategic concept development and stakeholder alignment through to production delivery and showtime execution, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams, producers, creatives, and external partners. My approach balances creative ambition with operational rigour, ensuring experiences are both inspiring and commercially and logistically robust.
Career highlights include:
- Countryfile Live – a four‑day outdoor festival at Blenheim Palace, welcoming over 100,000 visitors , combining live content, performances, and brand engagement.
- BBC Earth Experience – a large‑scale immersive digital experience based on landmark BBC Natural History IP, launched at Earls Court, London and later relocated to Melbourne .
- Planet Earth III Live in Concert – a 15‑date UK and European arena tour , uniting iconic Natural History footage with a live 64‑piece philharmonic orchestra .
I am driven by the challenge of translating world‑class content into meaningful live experiences, working collaboratively to deliver culturally resonant, audience‑focused events with lasting impact.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Live Events Manager
BBC Studios
London
2010.07 - 2026.04
- Assisting in the development, strategies and execution for location-based entertainment projects including stage shows, immersive experiences, exhibitions and attractions
- Experiences are based on IP brands including CBeebies, Doctor Who, Countryfile, BBC Earth, and Gardeners' World
- Recent projects include: BBC Earth Experience, Planet Earth III Live in Concert, Deadly Live tour
- Management of full project lifecycle, acting as a day-to-day point of contact for production partners and licensees
- Leading content development with internal and external stakeholders
- Overseeing and managing project development, timelines, budgets as well as creative and concept reviews
- Project managing production partners to ensure creative excellence, operational & quality assurance, guest satisfaction and creative representation of BBC brands to the highest level
- Track action items, project budgets, creative development & project timeline milestones, collaborating with internal teams on key decisions
- Managing compliance including sustainability, ethical policy, health and safety, data protection, insurance, security and rights clearances
- Working with the brand team to develop marketing collateral, website and merchandise
- Liaising with Legal department on contracts
- Ensuring the event is well organised and delivered to the highest standard
- Providing post event analysis, including financial impact and audience and stakeholder feedback
- Staying abreast of current trends in the live entertainment industry by attending new productions and experiences
Operations Manager
Terrapinn Ltd
London
2006.01 - 2010.06
- Logistical management of B2B conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners and awards ceremonies
- Located internationally, focused on finance, telecoms, transport and pharmaceutical industries
- Source, negotiate and contract venues and suppliers
- Project management of event cycle, ensuring that the team completes responsibilities on time
- Account management of sponsors, exhibitors and speakers
- Produce requirement briefs - venue, food and beverage, audio-visual, transportation, signage
- Developing event branding and new initiatives to improve look and feel of all events
- Produce and manage all content to be included in event directory
- Manage travel and hotel arrangements for speakers and staff
- Budget management and controlling direct costs
- Managing exhibition build, briefing venue, AV and temporary staff, managing registration process
- P&L analysis and post-event evaluation to suggest improvements for future events
Events Executive
UBM Aviation
London
2002.01 - 2005.01
- Management of B2B conferences and expos with up to 80 exhibitors and 800 visitors
- Held in a wide range of international locations including and focussed on the aviation industry
- Sourcing and managing top-level industry speakers. Researching topics and generating new ideas.
- Securing sponsorship contracts from companies such as law firms, finance companies and software providers
- Forging strategic marketing partnerships with associations, publications and sponsors
- Design of marketing collateral and ensuring website is maintained
- Promoting the company and events at trade shows such as Farnborough and Paris Air Shows
- Speaker coordination – ensuring requirements are met, booking accommodation, monitoring agenda changes
- Sponsor and exhibitor coordination – producing exhibitor manual, ensuring all sponsor needs are met
- Negotiating with suppliers and ordering services such as AV, catering, stand construction, signage
- On-site coordination - managing staff allocation, registration process, overseeing the exhibitor and venue setup
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French & Spanish
University of Leeds
A-Levels - French, Spanish & Biology
Aylesbury High School
Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireGCSEs -
Aylesbury High School
Skills
- Experience of creatively developing a diverse range of events from inception to delivery
- Successful track record in managing external suppliers and stakeholders with ability to develop collaborative working relationships
- Experience engaging and influencing senior decision makers
- Exceptional organisation skills: ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to think strategically and commercially whilst ensuring events are delivered to the highest standard
- Experience working effectively under pressure, delivering projects on time and on budget
- Experience managing compliance to a high standard
- I lead on Sustainability within my team, working with partners to continually develop their event sustainability credentials
- Calm, professional and discreet when onsite
- Proactive with career development, undertaking placements within the Drama Communicans team and the Sustainability team
Languages
French - Advanced (Degree level)
Spanish - Advanced (Degree level)
Timeline
Live Events Manager
BBC Studios
2010.07 - 2026.04
Operations Manager
Terrapinn Ltd
2006.01 - 2010.06
Events Executive
UBM Aviation
2002.01 - 2005.01
A-Levels - French, Spanish & Biology
Aylesbury High School
Bachelor of Arts - French & Spanish
University of Leeds
GCSEs -
Aylesbury High School