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Assistant Event Director
London
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The opportunity exists for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Assistant Event Director to join the 54 team, to oversee the delivery of major events on behalf of 54’s international client portfolio.
The role will initially focus on the company’s golf event portfolio (LIV Golf, Aramco Team Series, International Series), and be responsible for all aspects of Event delivery, including, rightsholder, partner and client liaison, budget and project management, production and logistics.
An understanding of the professional golf event ecosystem, its stakeholders, rightsholders and suppliers is an advantage but an ability to navigate and learn about the global golf environment is also sufficient for the role.
The events portfolio is expanding into new sports and territories. Experience in producing other major sports events is an advantage.
You must demonstrate extensive international event experience, strong personal motivation, innovate and forward-thinking practices, and be comfortable working remotely as well as at the Company’s Head Office in London. As a senior role in the 54 event division the candidate must have extensive project management experience, with a track record of delivering multiple events successfully within tight and competitive deadlines.
Tasked with delivering core aspects of the event, and supported by Senior 54 Management, the candidate must be comfortable managing a variety of relationships and have the ability to work in different cultures.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as a senior delivery partner to the Event Director, sharing responsibility for the achievement of overarching event objectives.
- Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of event management standard operating procedures.
- Drive innovative and forward-thinking concepts to maximise commercial and partnership opportunities across projects.
- Lead the management and performance of suppliers, ensuring rigorous standards, quality control, and continuous improvement in delivery.
- Take ownership of detailed event budgets, forecasting and cost control, working closely with Event Directors to ensure financial discipline.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients on day-to-day delivery, timelines, and status reporting.
- Support and deputise for the Event Director in client, rights holder, stakeholder, and internal delivery calls, meetings, and workshops.
- Own the management and achievement of key client and project milestones, driving accountability across delivery teams.
- Work in close partnership with Marketing and Commercial teams to maximise opportunities for added value, activation quality, and revenue growth.
- Support negotiations and delivery of host venue and destination agreements, contracts, and operational requirements.
- Proactively engage specialists across the Events Division and wider 54 Group to secure new opportunities at the right time and with maximum impact.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- Strong project management mindset with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
- Highly innovative and creative, with the ability to translate ideas into commercially viable delivery solutions.
- Collegiate and collaborative working style, contributing positively to a high-performance team culture.
- Proven ability to identify, shape, and develop new commercial opportunities.
- Confident and credible communicator at senior and C-suite level.
- Outstanding listening skills, with the ability to translate client needs into bespoke, high-quality solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and motivate a wide range of stakeholders.
- Highly organised, with strong prioritisation and time-management skills.
- Acts as a role model for positive team behaviours, professionalism, and integrity.
- Ethical, hardworking, resilient, and highly goal oriented.
- Demonstrates gravitas, maturity, and strong presentational presence.
- Exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Passionate about sport, physical activity, and live events.
SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
- Experience within an account management or client services team in an agency environment.
- Knowledge of the international sports and events industry (desirable).
- Proven track record managing key international accounts for high-profile brands.
- Strong understanding of brand, rights holder, and agency ecosystems.
- Advanced experience creating compelling, tailored presentation decks and proposals.
- Confident presenter to senior management and external clients.
- Highly competent in updating, managing, and reporting on live projects and new business pipelines.
KPI’S AND GOAL SETTING:
- (Metrics to be defined by Line Manager and aligned to specific event delivery objectives and promoter KPIs.)
- Delivery of agreed event objectives, milestones, and quality standards.
Positive development in:
- Team leadership and people management capability
- Professionalism and senior presence within the Events team
- Stakeholder and client relationship management
- Personal drive to improve individual performance and the performance of the wider Events Division
- Active participation in 54 company events, initiatives, and culture-building activities.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Discretionary Company Bonus – up to 8% - 3% Company & 5% Individual
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays), pro-rated & Birthday off
- Increased annual leave with years of service
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Private Healthcare
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Staff clothing
- Working hours will be from 09.00 to 17.30 with an hour taken for lunch between 12.00 and 14.00
Event Operations Director (Golf Experience Essential)
London
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The opportunity exists for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Event Operations Director with experience in Golf Events to join the 54 team, to oversee, lead and grow the Event Operations team regionally and to support the company’s growing international portfolio of professional events.
The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Operational delivery, including, rightsholder, partner and client liaison, budget and project management, operations, production and logistics.
An understanding of the professional sports event ecosystem specifically within Golf, its stakeholders, rightsholders and suppliers is an advantage but an ability to navigate and learn about the global events environment is also sufficient for the role. The events portfolio is expanding into new sports and territories and therefore, experience in producing a wide range of major sports events is an advantage.
The desired candidate must boast extensive international event experience, strong personal motivation, demonstrate innovate and forward-thinking practices, and be comfortable working remotely as well as at the Company’s Offices. As a senior role in the 54 events division, the candidate must have extensive project management experience, with a track record of delivering multiple events successfully within tight and competitive deadlines. The candidate must be comfortable managing a variety of relationships and have the ability to travel and work in a variety of different environments and cultures.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy & Planning
- Create and review key operational planning documents to ensure smooth and successful implementation and delivery across multiple projects
- Design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures (SOPs) relating to operational event delivery for continuous improvement
- Future planning and manage human resource within Operations across all events regionally
- Liaise with Event Directors and other key internal stakeholders to ensure SOPs are fit for purpose
- Management and review of the event delivery budgets across the event portfolio
- Liaise with internal legal and HR teams, and external H&S consultants to maintain best practice in insurance, legal and health and safety across international event portfolio
- Collaborate effectively with Procurement Manager and international Operations Directors to deliver cost efficiencies and high quality of product or service across events
- Support across supplier negotiations, requirements, and services
- Keep up to date with the latest innovations in event operations
Leadership & Co-ordination
- Be an excellent communicator and team player
- Liaise regularly with other departments to ensure alignment
- Contribute regularly, provide good insights and support in event planning meetings
- Encourage and develop best-practice across the business
- Always create a positive team culture, providing support where required and creating clear development pathways for team members
- Lead a team of skilled professionals to deliver a wide range of activities ensuring high standards
- Act as a mentor, coach and support network for immediate and extended teams
- Must be willing to travel to oversee and/or support on international events - circa 16 weeks
Operational Delivery
- Create and review key operational planning documents to ensure smooth and successful implementation and delivery across multiple projects
- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) relating to operational event delivery as required to ensure the event operates within 54’s Global Event
Operations Framework
- Own & lead on event operations delivery and execution of specific allocated events
- Oversee the build, design and usage of key operational documents including CAD Plans, Operational
- Schedules, Budgets and Logistics plans in line with 54 Event Operational standards
- Implement, oversee and operate at all times according to the Event Operations Safey & Risk
- Management System and within 54’s Event Operations Risk
Management Standards
- Conduct regular meetings within the operations team on the event ensuring all key areas and specialties are aligned and delivering as required
- Act as a subject matter expert or key expert across the range of event operations services including site & infrastructure, site services, technical production, safety and risk, branding and signage and/or general support services
- Oversee and lead safe operations onsite, ensure the highest safety & security standards are adhered to at all times and that work is always conducted in a safe manner
- Drive world class, event operations standards in all aspects of delivery
- Proactively monitor, prosecute and report on event delivery, working with the Head of Event Operations to remedy issues before they occur.
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Concise updates to the Head of Event Operations, the leadership team and stakeholders in a timely manner about event delivery and status
- Ensure project management tools are used consistently and effectively at all times
- Produce clear and concise reports for senior management and client review in a timely manner.
- Including but not limited to budget reports, resourcing and post event reporting
SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/APTITUDES NEEDED:
- Be an excellent communicator and team player
- Have a passion for sport
- Accountable and a problem solver
- Respectful towards others
- Promotes trust and respect within the team
- Leads by example
- Flexible and adaptable
- Collaborative and a good contributor in a team setting
- Innovative thinker
- Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Strong understanding of managing budgets and conducting RFP’s & RFQ’s
- Comfortable talking to stakeholders at all levels
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency of AutoCAD would be an advantage
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days annual leave (+ public holidays), pro-rated
- Working hours will be from 09.00 to 17.30 Sunday to Thursday with an hour taken for lunch between 12.00 and 14.00
Marketing Strategy Account Director
London
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Marketing Strategy, Account Director will oversee all marketing deliverables for the key events, brand and destination clients internationally, including being responsible for overseeing strategy development and implementation, quality control, department resource requirements, staff development, and key external stakeholder and internal relations. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Global Marketing Senior Leadership Team reporting into the Marketing Director to manage resourcing and meet departmental KPI targets.
The role requires passion for the game of golf, and understanding and experience of the sports industry, developing cross-channel marketing campaigns, including event marketing, brand development, sponsorship activation, content generation, social media management and PR & Communications is required. The Marketing Strategy, Account Director should also have a talent for developing both campaign strategy and creative ideas and be comfortable working on multiple projects, often with tight deadlines.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Brand and campaign development
- Work with the creative department to develop the look and feel of new event campaigns
- Develop campaign strategies for events, ensuring consideration of target audiences, identifying appropriate tactics and channels to engage (and where necessary ‘convert’)
- Co-ordinate a team to ensure that key workstreams are activated and delivered in keeping with pre-agreed timelines
Social media and content
- Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of content calendars across key platforms
- Work with internal and external content creators to deliver high-quality assets (video, static, reels, stories, etc.)
- Ensure social media engagement, follower growth, and performance metrics align with campaign goals
- Use insights and analytics to inform content decisions and platform selection
- Align storytelling and content output with brand values and campaign objectives
Client delivery
- The Marketing Strategy, Account Director will lead on the agency’s key Marketing accounts and will need to ensure the very highest levels of delivery
- As the account lead, the Marketing Strategy, Account Director will be responsible for the delivery of our services and meeting client KPIs
- Oversight of services including sales & marketing strategy, PR & comms, advertising, social media management, digital marketing, event activation, content development, research & analysis
Stakeholder Relations
- Manage work in progress (WIP) documents and delivery of regular reports
- Oversee the procurement and management of external agencies, when necessary
- Build trust and support amongst key business leaders and industry stakeholders
Partner and stakeholder management
- Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure maximum leverage of external channels and ensure objectives are being considered throughout
- Work with, and across, internal departments to generate shared benefits through the delivery of campaigns
Team Liaison
- Excellent communication and team player
- Have strong relations and regular dialogue with all other senior managers to ensure solutions to overall departmental objectives are catered for
Reporting
- Provide concise updates to senior management and key stakeholders
SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/APTITUDES NEEDED:
- Knowledge of current trends relating to sports marketing
- Knowledge of sport, lifestyle and news media internationally
- Experience working in travel/tourism/destination/event marketing
- Experience working across the marketing mix and delivering strategic solutions, utilising a range of modern marketing tactics and practices
- Experience in developing cross-channel campaigns for consumer facing brands or events
- Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks
- Administrative and IT skills, and an ability to maintain records and produce reports
- A strong network within the Singapore and global golf/sports industry
- Be an excellent up-and-down manager
- Degree level from accredited college or University – preferably in Business, Sports or Marketing
- Minimum of 7 years of marketing experience
- Middle East work experience preferred
- Problem solver
- Ability to work flexible hours
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Discretionary Company Bonus – up to 8% - 3% Company & 5% Individual
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays), pro-rated
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Private Healthcare
- Staff clothing
- Working hours will be from 09.00 to 17.30 with an hour taken for lunch between 12.00 and 14.00
Senior Graphic Designer
Vietnam
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a dynamic Senior Graphic Designer to join our marketing team and elevate our brand’s visual communication strategy. From concept to execution, you will design assets that align with our brand identity and resonate with target audiences. Your work will play a critical role in driving engagement across digital campaigns, social media platforms, and print materials, helping us achieve our marketing goals with creativity and precision.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Visual content creation:
- Lead the creation of high-quality visual content across all service areas, including marketing campaigns, events, and strategic advisory presentations.
- Develop strong visual concepts and design systems that translate strategic ideas into compelling creative outputs.
- Take ownership of complex design deliverables, ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence from concept to final execution.
Brand development and visual consistency:
- Ensure all design outputs strictly align with client branding guidelines while elevating brand aesthetics through creative solutions.
- Actively contribute to brand development by proposing innovative visual directions that strengthen brand identity and market positioning.
- Maintain and enhance visual consistency across all touchpoints, including digital assets, print materials, presentations, merchandise, and event signage.
Presentation & Strategic Design:
- Design visually compelling and well-structured presentations (Pitch, PowerPoint / PPTX), with strong storytelling, layout hierarchy, and aesthetic coherence.
- Translate complex ideas, strategies, and data into clear, engaging, and professional visual presentations for internal teams and clients.
Promotional, digital, and video content:
- Work closely with the Marketing team to design promotional content, such as banners, posters, and motion graphics, that drive audience engagement.
- Take a senior role in video editing and content adaptation using available client footage, ensuring strong pacing, storytelling, and visual quality.
- Prioritize candidates with strong video editing capabilities and a solid understanding of motion, rhythm, and visual narrative.
Market and audience research:
- Stay updated on market trends in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle to deliver relevant, modern, and audience-driven designs.
- Proactively propose creative ideas and visual approaches that enhance campaign effectiveness and audience engagement.
Photography and video production:
- Oversee photography and video shoots for campaigns, events, and other projects when required.
- Supervise production quality, ensuring all visual outputs meet creative standards and project objectives.
Other tasks assigned by [Strategy Account Manager].
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably in marketing, sports, or entertainment industries.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Experience with motion graphics and video editing using tools such as After Effects or Premiere Pro is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in designing presentations (PPTX) with strong visual storytelling and aesthetic sensibility.
- Solid experience in designing for digital platforms, including social media, web, and email marketing.
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design principles.
- Ability to translate complex ideas and strategies into visually compelling designs aligned with marketing objectives.
- Knowledge of print design, prepress, and production processes is a plus.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with international teams.
- Proficiency in English
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Social Media Manager
Sotogrande
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, driven, and creative Social Media Manager to join the 54 Social Media Team, assisting with the creation, management and delivery of clients’ campaigns, advertising, communications, marketing, sponsorship, and events activity through key social channels.
The desired candidate will report into the Social Media Senior Account Director and will be based from the 54 office in Sotogrande, Spain, however, 54 will be managing events across the world, and the candidate will be required to spend periods of time on the ground at these events throughout the year.
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of digital trends, advertising, marketing and the wider golf, padel, or sports industry is required, and the preferred candidate will hold 3+ years of dedicated social media marketing experience. Strong written and verbal skills are essential, as well as the ability to create and deliver exciting and innovative digital campaigns focusing on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role requires a dynamic skill set, and the ability to work to timeframes across a busy event series to deliver:
- Management of day-to-day event social media channels and campaigns:
- Copywriting
- Analysis and reporting
- Management of content creation initiatives alongside creative and production teams
- Video, graphics, and animation
- Creation of regular reports on campaign performance
- Development of content/publishing calendars
- Budget management
- Client Liaison / Account Management
- Update work in progress (WIP) documents
- Provide regular updates to Client and manage regular conference calls and meetings
- Partner Management
- Support Partnership Managers with partner and sponsors relations
- Consider intricacies of each Event partner when conceptualising ideas and timings
- Communication channels, product, audience profiling, tone of voice etc.
- Research & Analysis
- Regularly update plans based on new technology and concepts
- Team Liaison
- Communicate regularly with Event team and senior management
- Including Marketing Director, Partnership Director, Tournament Director, Head of Advertising, PR and Communications Director