An update from Susan Tarver, our MD.

We have had a great start to 2025 here at royall, with a number of successful placements across a range of positions, including entry to mid-level project delivery candidates, as well as strategic senior and executive-level roles.

Here is some wonderful feedback following our most recent placement with a client we have worked with for over a decade.

“Just wanted to take the time to thank and compliment Royall. You have all been totally professional in your approach, asking insightful questions and, most of all, listening to the brief. I feel you have invested time in understanding us as an agency, including the culture of the company and our goals for the future. I have worked with many recruitment companies over the years for similar appointments, and I can confidently say you are head and shoulders above your perceived competitors. I would have no hesitation in recommending your agency to others and will, of course, call you first should we require further appointments in the future. It has been a real pleasure working alongside you, and I look forward to future appointments together. I wish royall every success with all your future plans.” CEO, Global Experience Brand, March 2025.

Recruitment is always a strong indicator of market activity, and after a tentative start to the year, we are excited to say that it really feels like the industry is gaining momentum and showing strong signs of growth.

As the events and communication industry continues to evolve, flexibility remains a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent. Our latest findings show that 56% of professionals prefer hybrid roles, 28% opt for fully remote positions, and only 17% favour full-time office-based work. This highlights the increasing demand for work-life balance, autonomy, and adaptability in the workplace.

Additionally, 61% of talent are drawn to medium-sized companies with clearly defined roles, while 73% consider salary a key factor when evaluating new opportunities. Well-being is a priority for 50% of candidates, and another 50% favour managing social or consumer B2C events over purely corporate roles, seeking more creativity and variety in their work.

Hybrid roles strike the ideal balance between collaboration and flexibility, making it easier for organisations to attract top talent, boost productivity, and enhance overall employee satisfaction.

If you would like to discuss any of these trends or explore how we can support your recruitment needs, please feel free to reach out and please take a look at the talent profiles below as examples of some of the exceptional talent we are working with at the moment. 

Head of Sales / Head of Growth

Salary Circa £75k+ OTE

Available on 3 months’ notice

London Hybrid

As an experienced and dynamic leader in sales and growth, this candidate is focused on driving commercial success through client acquisition, retention, and innovative sales strategies. With a strong emphasis on building long-term relationships, he ensures successful client development, optimises sales initiatives, and enhances financial performance. His approach combines creativity with strategic vision, delivering exceptional value to clients while motivating teams to achieve business objectives and sustainable growth.

With over fifteen years of experience in the UK and US, the candidate has honed his skills in the Live Events industry, particularly within agency and supplier sectors. He is an expert in client relationship management and business development, consistently maximising opportunities through creative and innovative sales techniques.

A natural leader, he excels in fostering collaboration and cross-team synergy, encouraging creative problem-solving, and empowering individuals to leverage their strengths. He is adept at leading the development of industry-leading proposals and responses. Key strengths—empathy, connectedness, harmony, individualisation, and developer—reflect his ability to build meaningful connections and inspire others.

Above all, his purpose is to create lasting, positive impacts in both professional and personal relationships, always with a view towards future collaboration, partnership, or friendship.

Account Director

Salary circa £65k-£70k

Available from May.

London hybrid.

An impressive Account Director who is currently working for an award-winning agency, creative communications, and events agency. He has responsibility within the role for leading a team and working across a wide range of corporate and creative projects, and his wider background is working within the automotive sector, leading a number of high-profile accounts. His position sees him leading one of the flagship clients and he has responsibility for creative developments and strategic planning, across a range of live projects, including exhibitions, conferences, product launches, sponsorship, and brand activation. He has worked across a number of sectors including automotive, pharmaceutical and technology in addition to luxury and lifestyle. He has worked across ATL, Digital and has delivered a wide range of creative projects, for corporate, large, and complex initiatives, including experiential and multi-channel campaigns. Used to working to budgets in excess of £1million, he has also been involved in working closely with the leadership team to deliver strategic objectives within his role. He is adept at leading the design and production of exhibitions and conferences and also managing event logistics. Previous to his current role, he worked for a global private aviation company where he delivered luxury worldwide marketing events, and overseeing sponsorship activation, meaning that he has tasted senior roles both in agency and client-side environments.

He worked for an agency for 18 years, where he worked across key sponsorship accounts, working within Formula1, and worked closely with blue-chip clients. He oversaw a key F1 partnership, and his exposure saw him working across a range of projects and events, from PR campaigns, brand activations and he regularly attended high profile racing events in locations such as Monaco, Abu Dhabi and Silverstone. Within another agency, he led a small team, and he delivered a range of partnership activities, launch events and marketing campaigns, and he was key in driving internal comms for employee engagement. He thrived within this fast-moving agency, and he developed within his roles taking on Account Director and Senior Project Management positions. Due to the Pandemic, he left the organisation, leading him to the client-side move. Forward thinking, dynamic and versatile, he has a great deal of experience and drive to offer, and he combines strategy with a strong hands-on approach.

(Senior) Event Producer

Salary circa £58k+

Immediately Available

London Hybrid – or Fully Remote

​With six years of experience in the live events industry, including two years as a Producer at Top 3 global agency in London, she is eager to return to London following a four-month solo travel break. Seeking an opportunity within a creative agency specialising in live production, experiential marketing, or brand experiences which offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for international travel.

Open to positions in either production or account management.

A seasoned Event Producer with extensive experience in managing high-profile events, this professional has consistently delivered projects within budget and ahead of schedule. They have successfully managed budgets ranging from £400,000 to £1.6 million, ensuring financial efficiency and timely delivery. Collaborating closely with account management teams, they have overseen project timelines, provided regular status updates to executive producers and clients, and ensured that expectations were consistently met and often exceeded.​

Adept and leading the creative and strategic processes by aligning innovative ideas with client objectives and initial briefs. Expertise extends to negotiating optimal rates with technical producers and vendors, maintaining high-quality partnerships while adhering to budget constraints. They have championed cross-agency collaboration on notable accounts such as Google, DP World, and Remote, ensuring alignment with client objectives.

Additionally, they have advocated for company best practices by representing a range of premiership brand client partners in pitches and contributing to accurate RFP responses for new client briefs. A truly fantastic asset and personality to enhance any events production team at senior level.

Production Manager

Salary circa £55k

3 months’ notice - negotiable.  

London & Home Counties hybrid.

A highly motivated and experienced Technical Production Manager. Currently working for a highly regarded agency global experience agency where he has worked for just under 5 years, and where he currently undertakes a Technical Producer position. 

This role sees him working across a range of projects, particularly for a high-profile clients. The projects include conferences, internal meetings, symposiums, and Town Hall events, and he is involved in all stages of production, and part of this involves him identifying the appropriate technology solutions. He is part of a well-established team, and is comfortable in developing client and supplier relationships and also to lead communications and hold meetings, and gain clarify across the project briefs. His knowledge and experience includes AV technology and sound, video , lighting, and stage, as well as virtual platforms such as Teams, Zoom and Webex. His role also sees him creating and managing project budgets and working with his colleagues in the technical production team, across live event delivery and in identifying technical solutions which are fit for purpose.

In previous roles, he was Head of Technology for a prestigious Association company, which was a contract position he held for a year.  This role saw him finding technical solutions to the production side of meetings and congresses and he led a small team of technicians within the role.

Previously he was a Technical Project Manager for a premiership corporate and service provider, a role he held for 4 years. This position saw him overseeing technical delivery across a wide range of exhibitions, meetings, and product launches as well as a number of virtual projects, all managed from concept to reconciliation. He would regularly advise clients and colleagues on suitable technical solutions across the projects, and he had responsibility for resource allocations across the events.

He had a firm hand in streamlining the events and keeping on track with budgets. In terms of his personal approach, he enjoys problem solving and he has a natural energy and enthusiasm for the work he does. He is warm and self-effacing with a sense of humour, and he strikes me as a team player, and someone who takes pride in his work, and achieving the best outcome for the client.

Operations Manager

Salary circa £50k - £52k

Immediately Available

London hybrid 2 days office based a week.

An event professional with over 10 years’ experience in senior operations roles, where she has developed enviable leadership skills. She has worked internationally with roles in London, Dubai and the US, and she was brought up in South Africa.

Her impressive experience comes from a loyal tenure at a leading corporate event agency based in London. She held the Head of Operations role for over 5 years, and she was pivotal in driving growth within the agency. Alongside ensuring operational excellence.

She managed a team, and she was actively involved in strategic marketing initiatives alongside business development strategies, and she worked collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers, and clients.

Within her role, she maximised product diversification, and was adept at translating ideas into tangible and commercial plans.

The agency undertook a range of global events, with reach across Africa, Asia, and Europe, mainly B to B project with high profile clients such as Samsung and Dell, and she managed the financial aspects of the supplier relationships. The projects were wide ranging but included typically conferences, trade shows and round tables in addition to more niche projects such as acquisition events. More recently, she has been contracting as Chief Operating Officer for a global financial services organisation. The position has seen her streamline a range of processes , and she has led cross functional teams to enhance communication between departments and with suppliers and clients, with the aim of improving efficiency. She thrives on leading a team and managing budgets, which have reached circa £6 million across a range of international projects.

She appears dynamic and highly capable during interview, and one has the sense that she would be a lynchpin within an future role.

Production Manager

Salary circa £50k

Immediately Available

London/ Buckinghamshire/ Hybrid



A polished, professional, driven, and articulate production manager with significant experience working at several agencies. Having worked across a wide range of events, including B2B and B2C, they have a proven ability to deliver outstanding results in both corporate and creative settings. They bring a unique mix of hands-on production management, global experience, and a solid understanding of budget management for large-scale productions, making them an ideal candidate for companies looking for expertise in high-stakes, high-budget events. With two years of experience at a previous agency, they have worked on some of the most impressive, "never-before-seen" productions for global brands. They have managed projects with production budgets up to £1 million, overseeing complex logistical operations, supplier management, and crew coordination on-site. Their experience spans multiple countries, including Florida, Athens, Dubai, and Sofia, where they successfully led large-scale events such as awards ceremonies, conferences, and sports festivals, including cheerleading and football festivals.

Initially joining a previous agency with a focus on logistics and operations, they quickly grew into a more comprehensive production role, stepping up to oversee the full production cycle. They felt their initial role lacked scope for creativity and broader production involvement, which led them to take on more responsibility in areas such as budgeting, creative design, and client-facing roles. This transition allowed them to hone their expertise in areas like creative design for stage setups, including the development of themed stages like the "Mayan Techno" concept, and the management of temporary structures and site infrastructure. They have consistently demonstrated their ability to manage production budgets of up to £500K+, and up to £1M, ensuring the seamless delivery of multi-faceted event elements such as scenic builds, technical support, and even complex elements like flaming Olympic torches. As a relationship builder, they have also been responsible for regular meetings with clients, international site visits, and managing client expectations. Their expertise also includes the creation and maintenance of production schedules, the development of Event Safety Plans, and ensuring that all safety regulations are adhered to on-site. Additionally, they are proficient in using Vectorworks for floorplans and stage elevations and has developed production capacity planning tools to streamline event workflows.

They are highly capable on-site, where they have been responsible for overseeing technical crews, ensuring safe delivery, and maintaining high standards throughout the event. They thrive in environments that require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead teams under pressure within varied event or project formats. With a proven track record of managing production requirements for large-scale events, budget oversight, and global event management, they are well-suited to roles that require a combination of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and client relationship management. An excellent communicator with a hands-on approach, they would be an ideal fit for this opportunity, and they’d love to present themselves in person.

Senior Account Manager

Salary circa £50k (flex).

London Hybrid

Immediately Available

An experienced Senior Account Manager (SAM) who can flex up to an Account Director (AD) level when required. She brings great experience in the Financial Services sector, particularly leading similar activations to those FW conducts for banking groups like NatWest. Her multi-disciplinary and multi-channel experience makes her a valuable asset to the team, particularly given the requirements of this brief.

A dynamic and motivated client lead, she has a strong foundation in integrated, creative, and media and event management. She is adept at managing multiple senior stakeholders with diverse campaign project needs. Her expertise spans client servicing, project management, leadership, and end-to-end campaign execution across a variety of sectors, including Retail, FMCG, Financial Services, Tech, Fintech, and Automotive. Her skill set includes client services, creative production, budgeting, scoping, media planning, CRM, performance marketing, project oversight, and stakeholder relations.

She has held senior roles in prominent companies, including Global Account Director and Senior Project Manager. She has a proven leadership track record, with extensive line management experience and success in team and client relationship development.

Her project management expertise includes overseeing end-to-end campaigns across digital, social, email, and ATL/BTL channels, while managing video, stills, and motion assets. She consistently demonstrates a client-focused approach, growing accounts and ensuring timely, budget-conscious project delivery.

Her previous clients include Microsoft, Canon, TFL, Home Instead Group, Google, and NatWest Group. She holds an MSc in International Business Management and completed the Executive Leadership Program at the University of Oxford. With strong communication and organizational skills, she is eager to return to a permanent role, motivated by the team structure and atmosphere she values.

Overall, she has a lovely, charming way about her, with an assured authorative approach, one that is equally balanced with an empathic stance. Typically on a 3 months’ notice period, we are in a great position to secure her as immediately available and flexible on salary for the right company and culture.

(Senior) Production Manager

Salary circa £50k+

Buckinghamshire - hybrid

Notice 4 Weeks.

A Senior Scenic Production Manager who brings a wealth of experience and a hands-on, can-do attitude that aligns perfectly with the role. With a strong foundation in live, digital, and hybrid event solutions, they work seamlessly alongside creative and technical teams to deliver exceptional results across multiple platforms. Beyond managing large-scale scenic projects valued at £3m+, they excel in mentoring and supporting their team, sharing their extensive expertise in branding and scenic construction to ensure every project is executed flawlessly. Although recently promoted to a senior role, the salary does not fully reflect their experience, which is one of the reasons they are considering a move. Fully adept at leading end-to-end technical and scenic event production across a variety of project formats, including experiential activations, brand launches, corporate conferences, awards, pop-ups, and installations. Prior to their current role, they founded a successful business, which they later sold. The timing worked perfectly for their needs, as they had just started a young family. They were responsible for securing contracts, designing, quoting, and managing projects of all sizes—from full rebrands to smaller-scale activations. Working with major brands, they built a reputation for delivering innovative and impactful solutions.

As Head of Graphics at a previous company, they wore many hats—designing, managing projects, handling accounts, and leading installations. They helped produce world-class exhibitions, signage, and activations for iconic brands, all while maintaining a collaborative and hands-on approach to each project. With broad experience and a friendly, can-do attitude, they are someone you can count on. We get the sense they are always up for a challenge, with a proven ability to juggle multiple roles and deliver results, no matter the size or scope of the project. Nothing phases them! Their ability to bring designs to life is complemented by a personality that's both approachable and dedicated to success. Whether it's guiding a team through pre-production, troubleshooting on-site challenges, or diving into the finer details of production, they have a reputation for making things happen and delivering great results. We really admire their entrepreneurial spirit, down-to-earth approach, and highly recommend them for an interview.

Senior Event Manager

Salary circa £50k

4 weeks’ notice.

London hybrid.

A tremendous Senior Event Manager with a background which includes both agency and client-side event management. She is currently completing a contract for a business media agency where she is managing the delivery of a range of both small and larger scale events. 

These range from exhibitions and conferences as well as gala dinners. Her role sees her managing budgets of over £500k and she was regularly sourcing and managing suppliers as well as working directly with venues and contractors.

The role has production elements, and it was typical of her to manage the tender process in addition to elements such as designing and managing floorplans, and health and safety issues, etc.

This position is a maternity cover role and has given her good exposure to the agency projects within the scope of her role.

Prior to her current position, she worked for a well-known event and brand experience agency, where she held a Project Manager position, managing a team of 5 people. This fast-paced multi-faceted role, saw her work with largely technology brands and she was regularly working on projects with budgets in excess of £1million, Again, her role had a strong hands-on focus, delivering a range of events such as large conferences and exhibitions, managing the needs of clients and liaising with a range of client and internal stakeholders.

She enjoyed running with complex projects and brainstorming ideas with the team, to bring about successful client outcomes.

Previously she undertook a role during the Pandemic, at a high-profile architects where she was a Resourcing and Quality Assurance Manager, working across a range of high budget domestic build projects, and she regularly liaised with clients, and ensured that the design process was compliant with current legislation and where she had responsibility for controlling the flow of work. She enjoyed her experience but was keen to return to an events environment when the opportunity arose.

A dynamic candidate who has the drive and gravitas we are looking for from this role, we can see her being a natural leader within a team and being someone who gains the confidence of clients and internal colleagues quickly.

Project Manager

Salary circa £40k

4 weeks’ notice.

London hybrid working.

A refreshing agency Project Management candidate who has worked for a highly regarded event agency for 3 years, working her way to her current role as a Project Manager.

Her position sees her working in end-to-end project management. She works with a range of mainly corporate and pharma clients and the events themselves are largely live, with some virtual events too, and they very much have global reach and as a result, she is used to being on site and travelling internationally.

She is regularly involved in creating client proposals and creating and managing project schedules, as well as being a key part of maintaining close client relationships and developing new ones. She is also adept at sourcing venues for the projects and to working with a range of suppliers.

She sees herself as being well versed in managing a range of logistics and in addition she is able to build and design event sites, using specialist event software and managing the process.

Types of events vary but internal events and incentive events are very typical, alongside conferences, congresses, meetings, and trade shows.

Articulate with a natural empathy in her personal style, she is seeking an agency Project Manager role where she can work in a fast moving and dynamic environment, juggling timelines and forging relationships with clients and suppliers alike.

Event Assistant

Salary circa £32k

2 weeks’ notice

London hybrid working

An impressive articulate candidate, who has a real oomph about her. She has most recently been working as an Events Co Ordinator a dynamic small to medium event agency, which saw her working across a range of corporate client projects, in addition to having a range of sports and high net worth clients. Events vary but conference, brand activations, music events and pop ups were typical.

Working in a team of 6, she worked with big brand clients McDonalds with both domestic and international projects, particularly in the US, and she was regularly involved in logistics, such as venue sourcing, creating mood boards, and managing teams on site.  

She thrives on the planning and coordinating events, and she regularly contributed to budget management and was called on to provide regular updates to senior management both on budgets and logistics.

She also managed production schedules and assists with post event de briefs.

A natural effortless communicator, she enjoyed her regular dialogue with clients and suppliers alike and thrived on taking responsibility within her role and was often problem solving.

The pace and dynamism of the agency and her role, really suited her on a personal level,

Much of her confidence in dealing with situations is a direct result of her first role on leaving university. The role saw he is coordinating the planning of a range of mid-scale events, from brand activations to music and club nights, many of which were open to the public.

From being the sole planner on the events, and managing budgets, through to managing a team on site, she adapted to taking responsibility quickly, and she could see the results of the work she was doing.

She describes the pace as being fast and she had to be highly organised, with many people to please, all of which played to her strengths. She was part of a small team of 3 event planners within the role.