Events Supervisor

About the role: The Events Supervisor will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and completing a wide range of internal and external events, including corporate meetings, B2B/trade conferences, seminars, workshops, and social gatherings.

This role will require you to be onsite in our Hammersmith office 4 days a week.

• Plan and project lead all aspects of events end-to-end, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual equipment, transportation, accommodations, entertainment, and product displays.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring all events are completed within established parameters.
• Liaise with internal and external partners, including vendors, agencies, licensees, and event partners, to understand event requirements and ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
• Support the negotiation of agreements with vendors and suppliers to secure the best possible rates and terms.
• Provide on-site event management and support, overseeing staff, volunteers, and vendors to ensure smooth event execution.
• Run event budgets effectively, tracking expenses accurately, and providing regular status updates to the Communications Director.

• Experience in event planning and coordination, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience establishing effective relationships and leading stakeholders within a large, multinational, matrix organization.
• Shown ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Consistent track record of negotiating agreements with vendors and suppliers.

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.