Head of Events

OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

WHO WE ARE

Boiler Room started in 2010 with weekly live broadcasts that opened a keyhole to London's underground. Today we remain true to that history: we exist to connect and champion local music communities to the world.

Through parties, broadcasts, films, apparel, and an ever-expanding video archive, Boiler Room has been a stage for over 9000 artists across more than 300 locations — while giving music fans everywhere unfiltered access to local dance floors, worldwide.

Everything we do is rooted in the energy of club culture and its ability to bring people together. Boiler Room exists to act as a lens on global club culture, and amplifier of the vital grassroots scenes shaping its future.

OUR WORKPLACE

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boiler Room — it is the foundation of what we do. We foster an inclusive working environment, striving to create a safe and comfortable space for all. We promote fairness and practise mutual respect toward all our employees.

Boiler Room has a zero tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind; this includes but is not limited to: racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and ageism. As an equal opportunities employer, we strongly encourage all those who are suitably qualified for the role to apply; particularly those who are underrepresented in our sector, including but not limited to womxn, POC, differently-abled and LGBTQI people.

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THE ROLE

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Head of Events will lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of all Boiler Room events, from small-scale events to large-capacity festivals. They are the conduit across all departments, bringing together the skills and expertise that create memorable moments and an outstanding Boiler Room experience for both the artists and DJs we showcase and our attendees.

MAIN DUTIES

They are responsible for driving audience engagement, managing budgets, and overseeing the events team to deliver high-quality, impactful experiences that align with the Company’s goals and the underground music spaces in which we operate. They will have the eye and taste for what will showcase the music and artist in the best format and work to exceed expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute an events strategy, including setting objectives, KPIs, and ROI tracking.
• Team Leadership: Line manage, mentor, and motivate event staff to deliver high-quality events.
• Event Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of events, from conception to post-event analysis, including venue sourcing, vendor management, and onsite management.
• Budgeting & Financials: Create and manage event budgets, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-effective, high-yield outcomes.
• Brand Promotion & Marketing: Collaborate with marketing teams to maximize brand visibility, grow audiences, and promote events.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison for partners, sponsors, and senior stakeholders. 
• Extensive knowledge of underground electronic music, large scale events,  programming and production. 
• Proven experience leading a team and managing diverse stakeholders.
• Extensive experience producing large-scale events
• Knowledge of how to market an event and sell tickets, working with the marketing team to accomplish this in the best way possible
• Commercially astute with the ability to generate revenue and experience in managing significant and complex budgets.
• Is an excellent communicator, with exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

WORKING AT BOILER ROOM

EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrable passion and understanding of the Boiler Room brand and vision 
• Be focused and in line with achieving your department’s quarterly objectives
• Facilitate inter-departmental collaboration as well as supporting your team across a variety of projects with different timelines and urgency
• Be proactive
• Attend a variety of meetings, including project-specific stand-ups, weekly department planning and company-wide updates, managing your time wisely
• Be adaptable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment
• Participate in a personal development programme and peer review

SKILLS

• Communicate effectively in verbal and written English 
• Excellent computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Word & Excel and Google Drive
• Present and discuss ideas clearly, and to help translate concepts to the wider team in a detailed and methodical manner
• Ability to work autonomously and with initiative 

KNOWLEDGE

• Be an expert in your field 
• Demonstrate an understanding of best practices in your field 
• Demonstrate an understanding of latest industry standard including;
  • trends
  • tools and software
  • appropriate national and international standards
• Be open to training and development 

ATTITUDE

• Be a brand ambassador for Boiler Room; ensuring everything you do at Boiler Room is in line with our manifesto and vision
• Be open to feedback from your team to benefit personal/project development and learning
• To promote teamwork and to ensure effective working relations and communication across the whole company
• Encourage a tolerant working environment and champion diversity within the workplace

Note: This job description could change and evolve over time to meet the needs of the business.

SOME OF OUR EMPLOYEE PERKS:

• You’ll receive 25 days annual leave (depending when you join the team, this will be pro-rata’d).
• We offer our team several wellbeing benefits and host regular wellbeing activities, including, but not limited to: private medical insurance, life assurance, a monthly ClassPass membership, access to private 1:1s with Boiler Room’s mental health practitioner, the Cycle2Work scheme, nursery vouchers to support our hard-working parents with their little ones, plus reflexology sessions.
• Our working hours are 10am-5.30pm Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role and the business, you may be required to work outside these hours on occasion. Rest assured we offer time off in lieu (TOIL), as agreed by your line manager.
• Our current hybrid working pattern consists of 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). You may use the office on Mondays if you want to, and you can work from home on Fridays. 
• You’ll be enrolled into our pension with NEST after three-months. 
• Guestlist for you +1 to selected global Boiler Room shows. 
• We’re a friendly group here at Boiler Room and enjoy down time together away from the desk. We host regular team socials in and out of the office, inclusive of all. 
• Our Apparel team regularly launches new clothing drops for our fans worldwide. You’ll receive a quarterly code to pick an item of your choice for free, including an ongoing 50% off code for yourself, family and friends via our shop.

The closing date for applications is 10 May 2026. Please note that we may close the role earlier if we receive a high volume of applications. 

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