Senior Events Executive

Organisation: Grounds Management Association
Salary: Salary is up to £30K plus pension, employee assistance programme, life assurance cover, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
Location: Hybrid working is offered with two days per week in Milton Keynes, plus travel and occasional evening or weekend work around events.
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 12 March 2026
Interview date: 20 March 2026
Job Description: The Grounds Management Association is looking for a Senior Events Executive to support the delivery of our high-profile events programme, including SALTEX, GMA Connect and the GMA Conference & Industry Awards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive events professional who enjoys working across multiple projects and delivering high-quality experiences for a wide range of stakeholders.

About the role
Reporting to the Head of Events, you will play a key operational role in the planning and delivery of GMA events, supporting flagship exhibitions while taking full responsibility for the project management of selected events such as the Conference & Awards, member events and webinars.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the commercial, marketing and membership teams, as well as external suppliers, exhibitors and speakers, to ensure events run smoothly from planning through to on-site delivery and post-event evaluation.

Key responsibilities
• Lead operational planning and delivery of allocated events
• Act as a main point of contact for exhibitors, speakers and partners
• Coordinate event logistics including venues, suppliers and schedules
• Manage budgets and track spend against agreed targets
• Support event promotion and stakeholder communications
• Contribute to post-event reporting and continuous improvement

About you
We’re looking for someone with:
• At least 2 years’ experience in an events role
• Experience delivering conferences, exhibitions or similar events
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
• Knowledge of Health and Safety processes and legislation specific to live events, preferably IOSH qualified
• Car owner/driver with a valid licence

The Organisation
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) www.thegma.org.uk is the UK’s leading industry body for the grounds care sector. A not-for-profit membership organisation promoting and protecting the interests of professional and volunteer grounds people who make sport possible by keeping green spaces and playing surfaces safe, accessible, and sustainable across educational establishments, community facilities, and sports clubs at grassroot, amateur, and elite professional level.
SALTEX is the brand name of the exhibition owned and operated by the GMA with all profits supporting the GMA’s provision and delivery of the industry training, education and membership services.
How to apply: Please apply with your CV and a cover letter detailing your qualities, skills and experience for the role to careers@thegma.org.uk