{"id":16407,"date":"2019-03-12T07:50:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T12:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=16407"},"modified":"2019-03-12T07:50:54","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T12:50:54","slug":"where-find-event-planning-jobs-united-kingdom-become-an-event-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/where-find-event-planning-jobs-united-kingdom-become-an-event-planner","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find Event Planning Jobs in the United Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about the event planning industry, you probably wouldn\u2019t have guessed that it\u2019s the 16<sup>th<\/sup> largest employer in the United Kingdom. That is until you think about the vast array of events held in the UK every year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food festivals<\/li>\n<li>Music concerts and festivals<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/12\/5-tips-planning-successful-professional-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate conferences<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tech expos<\/li>\n<li>Sporting events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16417\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-12T092427.555.jpg\" alt=\"Uk sporting event for event planning jobs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-12T092427.555.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-12T092427.555-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And let\u2019s not forget the secondary and tertiary business involved in the production of an event:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Venues<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/12\/quick-guide-choosing-the-best-catering-style-your-event-planning-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catering<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Audiovisual<\/li>\n<li>Transportation<\/li>\n<li>Accommodations<\/li>\n<li>Sponsors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/09\/6-ways-add-technology-next-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart products and technology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to the world of event planning, you probably didn\u2019t realize that there are so many different businesses working together in order to organize an event. And when there are events, big or small, you can bet there\u2019s an event planner behind it all, pulling all the strings.<\/p>\n<p>Do you think that person could be you? It absolutely can be! With an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event planning certification<\/a> and some elbow grease, you can go pretty far in the UK events industry. While we love words of encouragement, they aren\u2019t real facts.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into some concrete evidence of where you\u2019ll have the best chances to succeed as an event planner in the UK!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/where-find-event-planning-jobs-united-kingdom-become-an-event-planner\/#Key_facts_about_the_UK\" >Key facts about the UK:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/where-find-event-planning-jobs-united-kingdom-become-an-event-planner\/#Top_cities_to_become_an_event_and_wedding_planner_in_the_United_Kingdom\" >Top cities to become an event and wedding planner in the United Kingdom<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_facts_about_the_UK\"><\/span>Key facts about the UK:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16412\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-11T171038.373.jpg\" alt=\"big ben london england\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-11T171038.373.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-11T171038.373-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Need a little convincing that the UK is a great place to launch a career in event planning? You\u2019ve come to the right place. Check out these stats about the UK events industry!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With over 10,000 venues of varying sizes in the UK, you won\u2019t have trouble finding a spot for your next event<\/li>\n<li>The event industry is worth \u00a342.3 billion<\/li>\n<li>The average event budget in 2015 was \u00a365,943<\/li>\n<li>The average conference size is 258 people<\/li>\n<li>There are over 7000 major outdoor events a year in the UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/blog\/academy\/uk-event-industry-in-numbers-ds00\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">*Figures from EventBrite<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_cities_to_become_an_event_and_wedding_planner_in_the_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Top cities to become an event and wedding planner in the United Kingdom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll find lots of career opportunities in these cities.<\/p>\n<h3>London<\/h3>\n<p>If corporate event planning is your thing, this is the place to be. According to the British Meetings &amp; Events Industry Survey of 2014, 78.3% of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/11\/graduated-how-land-first-corporate-event-planning-job-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corporate events<\/a> happen in London. With high levels of business activity, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to plan a variety of meetings and professional conferences.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16413\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-11T171124.583.jpg\" alt=\"Georgian Palace in Kew Gardens near London England UK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-11T171124.583.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-11T171124.583-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not to say that London is lacking when it comes to entertainment and sporting events. Home of the BAFTAs, the Grand National, and Wimbledon, this metropolis is where you want to be!<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventmanagerblog.com\/event-planner-salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EVENTMB (2019)<\/a>, the average salary for event planners in London is \u00a328,784. Keep in mind, this is an <em>average.<\/em> You\u2019ll earn much more depending on the specific branch of the industry you work in. In a world-class city like London, you\u2019ll find many opportunities <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/12\/what-extravagant-clients-look-for-in-a-luxury-wedding-and-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">working for high-end clients<\/a>. You can expect opportunities to handle charity balls, music festivals, and exclusive parties.<\/p>\n<p>If wedding planning is what you\u2019re all about, there\u2019s no shortage of beautiful, historic buildings and venues around the city. From the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shakespearesglobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Globe Theatre<\/a> for theater buffs to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kew Gardens<\/a> for nature-lovers, there\u2019s something for everyone. With an average wedding cost of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/lifestyle\/average-cost-of-uk-wedding-rises-to-over-32000-a3948076.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> \u00a341,500 in London<\/a>, you can expect to earn a more than fair wage as a professional wedding planner.<\/p>\n<h3>Edinburgh<\/h3>\n<p>According to a study by the Royal Mail, Edinburgh is the best city to live in based on factors such as job opportunities and the ability to make a fair living. Here, you\u2019ll find the city is perfect for traditional and modern events. A well-connected city with its airport just 8 kilometers to the east and a high walking score, travel and accommodations are a breeze. As such, this city is home to many popular conferences every year.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage site? The\u00a0 city is known for its unique buildings and spaces. And with them comes unique opportunities to plan events you can\u2019t experience anywhere else in the world. You could become <a href=\"https:\/\/unusualvenuesedinburgh.com\/venues\/the-caves-venue-edinburgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Caves\u2019<\/a> event director, planning private parties and celebrations just steps away from the city center.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16411\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-11T170801.453.jpg\" alt=\"Edinburgh castle in the heart of scotland is popular wedding venue event planning job\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-11T170801.453.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-03-11T170801.453-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While not as green as Glasgow, Scotland\u2019s largest city, 28% of the Edinburgh is green space\u2014that means plenty of space for outdoor events. Golf also has roots in Scotland\u2014you\u2019ll find 21 golf courses in just Edinburgh. So let\u2019s not forget the annual tennis, surfing, swimming, and cycling tournaments you could be planning.<\/p>\n<p>As of 2017, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotsman.com\/news\/uk\/revealed-how-much-it-costs-to-get-married-in-scotland-1-4590085\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average Scottish wedding costs \u00a326,544<\/a>, higher if you\u2019re in a big city such as Edinburgh or Glasgow. If planning fairytale weddings are your specialty, you\u2019ll thrive in Edinburgh. Castle weddings are hugely popular. These architectural marvels boast stunning architecture and are brimming with history and tradition. The best part is that you (and your clients) don\u2019t have to give up modern comforts or an urban stay. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghcastle.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh castle<\/a> is located in the heart of the eponymous city!<\/p>\n<p>Are any other cities worth mentioning? Leave us a comment!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>The UK isn\u2019t the only home for unique weddings. Check out this list of our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/01\/7-favorite-offbeat-wedding-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">favorite offbeat wedding destinations<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about the event planning industry, you probably wouldn\u2019t have guessed that it\u2019s the 16th largest employer in the United Kingdom. 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