Talent Experiences & Gifting Manager

Talent Experiences & Gifting Manager – EMEA
Location: London
Contract: Temporary assignment, September 2026 – March 2027
Pay rate: £400 per day PAYE
Job function: Marketing, Creative and Experiential

The Opportunity A leading global entertainment company is looking for an experienced Talent Experiences & Gifting Manager to lead high-profile gifting programmes and personalised experiences across EMEA.

This is a senior, hands-on role combining creative development, talent relations, strategic planning and complex project delivery. You will independently manage multiple programmes from initial concept through to production, fulfilment and evaluation.

Working across Content, Publicity, Awards, Marketing, Advertising and Events, you will create thoughtful, culturally relevant experiences that strengthen relationships with talent and key business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead talent gifting programmes and experiences from strategy and creative development through to production and fulfilment.
• Develop elevated, personalised concepts for specific talent, titles, occasions and relationships.
• Provide creative direction across product selection, packaging, personalisation, storytelling and presentation.
• Translate regional strategy and business priorities into clear, deliverable programmes.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Content, Publicity, Awards, Marketing, Advertising and Events.
• Identify priority talent, sensitivities and opportunities requiring regional or global alignment.
• Research emerging trends across fashion, design, food and drink, wellness, technology, travel, hospitality and culture.
• Introduce new brands, products, makers, agencies and creative suppliers.
• Manage agencies, suppliers, brands, production partners and fulfilment providers.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, invoices, contracts, production schedules and supplier costs.
• Anticipate and resolve operational, logistical and reputational risks.
• Maintain accurate records of gifting history, talent preferences, supplier information and project activity.
• Use Airtable, AI and automation tools to improve research, reporting, organisation and project workflows.
• Partner with Legal, Finance and Tax teams on contracts, compliance, insurance and supplier requirements.
• Conduct post-project reviews and apply insights to future programmes.
• Support and mentor junior team members, contractors and external partners.

About You

• You have approximately 10 years or more of relevant experience in talent relations, entertainment, experiential marketing, premium gifting, brand partnerships, hospitality or a related field.
• You have independently led significant programmes or complex workstreams from strategy through to delivery.
• You understand how thoughtful gifting and experiences can strengthen long-term talent relationships.
• You have strong knowledge of premium brands, cultural trends, hospitality and experiential opportunities.
• You can translate talent insights, cultural context and commercial objectives into compelling creative recommendations.
• You combine strong creative judgement with excellent project management and operational delivery.
• You have experience managing complex budgets, suppliers, production schedules and logistics.
• You are comfortable advising and influencing senior stakeholders.
• You can manage multiple high-profile projects, changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential talent information.
• You are proactive, collaborative and confident making independent decisions.
• You can adapt concepts for different countries, cultures and audiences across EMEA.
• You are proficient in Google Workspace and Airtable.
• Experience using AI or automation to improve working practices would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in entertainment or another high-profile, talent-facing environment is strongly preferred.

The Ideal Candidate You will be a creative and strategic problem-solver with the operational expertise to deliver complex, high-profile experiences to an exceptional standard. You will bring fresh ideas, strong cultural awareness and the confidence to operate independently within a fast-moving global organisation.