Description

Copart UK is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Events Manager to lead our end-to-end events, hospitality and sponsorship programme.

This is a pivotal, senior role working closely with the UK CEO and Senior Leadership Team, responsible for delivering high-impact internal and external events that support our commercial and marketing strategy.

You will own the full lifecycle of events – from concept and creative through planning, logistics, delivery and measurement – consistently delivering world-class experiences for customers, prospects, partners and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Copart-hosted events, including flagship executive events and advisory boards

• Manage Copart’s presence at external conferences, exhibitions and sponsorships

• Deliver a diverse portfolio of events including B2B conferences, executive hospitality, VIP experiences, internal conferences, awards and engagement events

• Identify and recommend strategic speaking, sponsorship and attendance opportunities

• Work directly with C-suite stakeholders to ensure events align to business priorities

• Own the events calendar, budgets, suppliers, attendee management and logistics

• Oversee all event-related creative, branding and collateral

• Measure success and ROI across all activity

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering senior-level customer events and hospitality for C-suite and board-level audiences

• Exceptional organisational, planning and project management capability

• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills

• Commercially astute with budget ownership and supplier negotiation experience

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex events concurrently

• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and a customer-first approach

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to travel and work occasional out-of-hours

Desirable

• Degree in Events Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field

• Experience within the automotive, logistics, or technology sectors

• Knowledge of health and safety compliance related to events

• Creative approach to event design and attendee engagement

Additional Information

• This role requires regular travel and occasional out-of-hours work to support off-site events.

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.

At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.