Mike works with our clients and senior professionals across a wide range of disciplines. He previously headed up Sales, Marketing and Events for Red Bull and studied at Cranfield School of Management.
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Membership Director
London
|Membership Director – Tech �� London (Hybrid) �� Up to £90k basic - £130k OTE This is not a volume sales role. It’s a strategic leadership position for someone who operates comfortably at C-level, builds long-term commercial partnerships and knows how to extract real value from complex, enterprise relationships. We’re looking for a Membership Director to take ownership of a multi-million-pound European portfolio within a global technology ecosystem working with organisations shaping the future of digital business.The Opportunity You’ll be trusted to:Own and evolve the European commercial strategyBuild deep, high-value relationships with senior decision-makersDrive retention, expansion and long-term account growthLead and develop a high-performing team (4 direct reports)Act as a credible advisor, not a salespersonThis is a role for someone who understands thatreal commercial impact comes from influence, not activity metrics.The Profile This will suit someone who:Has managed large, strategic accounts across EuropeIs confident operating with C-suite stakeholdersHas led teams and enjoys developing people as well as revenueComes from a membership, enterprise sales, or solution-led environmentPrefers quality of engagement over quantity of transactionsWhy This Role Is DifferentGenuine strategic ownership of a European regionA business model built on long-term partnerships, not short-term salesHigh level of autonomy and trustExposure to some of the most influential organisations in the tech ecosystemA role where your thinking matters as much as your deliveryIf you’re already operating at a senior level and looking for something morestrategic, visible and commercially meaningful, this is worth a conversation.
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Business Development Manager
London
|Business Development Manager – Corporate Sponsorship Partnerships �� Remote (London ) �� £65k basic + uncapped commission (OTE £100k+) If you're a commercially driven new business salesperson who enjoys opening markets, building relationships with senior stakeholders and closing high-value deals, this is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic sponsorship sales role. We’re hiring a Business Development Manager to sell premium sponsorship partnerships (£25k–£40k+) around established industry events attended by senior leaders across sectors including: • Financial services • Legal • Insurance • Consultancy / professional services This is not a transactional “sell stand space” role. Instead, you’ll develop consultative partnerships that combine thought leadership, brand positioning and long-term commercial relationships. What you’ll be doing • Opening new sponsorship markets and building a new revenue stream • Selling high-value partnerships (£25k–£40k+) to corporate brands • Building relationships with senior decision-makers • Managing longer-term pipelines (typically 6–10 month sales cycles) • Attending industry events and networking within the sector • Designing creative sponsorship packages tailored to each partner What we’re looking for Someone who: ✔ Enjoys new business and opening doors ✔ Is comfortable selling high-value B2B solutions ✔ Can hold credible conversations with senior corporate stakeholders ✔ Is resilient and motivated by longer-cycle, relationship-led sales Backgrounds could include: • Sponsorship / partnership sales • High-value B2B sales • Recruitment (strong new business background) • Professional services business development Why this role stands out • £65k basic salary • Uncapped commission (OTE £100k+) • Premium deal sizes (£25k–£40k+) • Remote working with London client exposure • Strategic role opening new sponsorship markets If you enjoy building relationships, creating commercial opportunities and closing meaningful deals, this could be a great next step.
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Senior Patent Paralegal
Milan
|Role: Patent Paralegal Location: Milan, Italy Industry: Intellectual Property The Firm: An opportunity exists within an Industrial and Intellectual Property consulting boutique firm specialising in patenting, with outstanding expertise in the chemical, pharmaceutical, life science and biotech sectors. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Patent Paralegal to join the firm’s Patent Team. Key Responsibilities: Preparation and filing of EP and PCT patent applications for domestic and international clients. Management of the filing of patent applications worldwide through a network of local agents for domestic and international clients. Supporting clients and the firm’s patent attorneys in all aspects relating to the filing and prosecution of EP, PCT and foreign patent applications. Monitoring and managing deadlines. The candidate should have: At least 10–15 years of experience as a Patent Paralegal, preferably in a private practice. Excellent written and spoken English. EPAC certification will be considered an advantage. If you meet the above requirements and are interested in taking the next step in your career, please send us your CV. Caselton Clark are an Intellectual Property agency based in London. We work in partnership with the Perry Clayman Employment Agency on vacancies in the UK and across Europe.
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Marketing Manager
London
|Role: Event Marketing Manager Salary: up to £45,000 Location: London, Hybrid Company Our client is a leading organiser of B2B events, bringing together industry experts, thought leaders, and decision-makers to foster engagement, innovation, and commercial growth. Their portfolio of events is highly respected, delivering exceptional experiences and measurable business outcomes. The Marketing Manager will lead high-impact marketing campaigns for major B2B events as well as take full ownership of strategy and execution for large-scale events. Responsibilities Develop and implement end-to-end marketing strategy across the event portfolio Budget creation and allocation Lead brand development Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies Monitor campaign performance, analyse data and optimise strategy Driving and reporting on MQLs (delegate and sponsor quality/conversion) Requirements Proven track record in marketing for B2B events with 1,000+ attendees Strategic thinker with strong hands-on execution capability Highly data-literate, with the ability to interpret insights and optimise campaigns Excellent communicator with strong storytelling and commercial acumen Experience managing cross-functional teams, agencies, and budgets Passionate about live experiences and creating compelling, value-led marketing campaigns Please send your CV to jess@caseltonclark.co.uk to be considered for this position. Caselton Clark are a specialist recruitment agency for media, events, exhibitions and conferences.
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Data Analyst
London
|Market Analyst London, Hybrid £35,000 – £50,000 + 10% Bonus The company: Our client is the world's leading media and intelligence brand within the digital infrastructure space, they offer a wide range of products including news, events, training and research and have recently launched a premium market intelligence platform. The role: This is not a traditional data role. The Market Analyst will join a small, high-performing team producing high-quality market research, forecasts and analysis to inform strategic decision-making for senior professionals across the industry. Writing is a core part of the job and you will be expected to produce polished, insightful written analysis and conduct interviews with senior industry stakeholders as part of your primary research. Write qualitative market analysis covering key industry developments Develop data visualisations and forecasts for publication on the intelligence platform Conduct primary research through interviews with senior industry stakeholders Collaborate with the in-house data team to build market trend projections and develop the intelligence platform Present findings to customers through quarterly analyst insight calls and bespoke presentations Support the creation of consultancy content including surveys, whitepapers and eBooks Represent the brand at industry events and peer review analyst-produced content Mentor and support junior members of the analyst team Requirements: A strong understanding of the data center market is essential 2-3 years' experience in market analysis, business intelligence or research, ideally within a research organisation, B2B media publication or intelligence platform Strong data analysis skills with the ability to build forecasts and market projections Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven portfolio of published work Confident presenting to and engaging with senior client stakeholders Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to research Caselton Clark are a specialist recruitment agency for media, events, exhibitions and conferences. For our latest vacancies please visit www.caseltonclark.co.uk or contact us on 020 7559 6700.
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- Intellectual Property Recruitment ,
Patent Attorney Manager
Italy
|Role: Patent Attorney Manager Location: Italy (Hybrid working) Sector: Intellectual Property Salary: € Competitive The Company and Role: We are partnered with a research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group, who are looking to appoint a Patent Attorney Manager with a technical background in Life Sciences, to join their team. The Candidate: The successful candidate will have: Master’s degree in life science (or equivalent) At least 3-5 years’ experience within pharmaceutical industry (Intellectual Property Departments) or IP/Law Firms. Fluent English and Italian Knowledge of R&D lifecycle and processes Good knowledge of pharma business and sector Italian qualified patent attorney, at least partially qualified European patent attorney Adaptability and Flexibility EPA qualification is not needed, but the person will be supported in obtaining it. If you meet the requirements and would like to join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment, then we would like to hear from you. Send us your CV. Caselton Clark are an Intellectual Property agency based in London. We work in partnership with the Perry Clayman Employment Agency on vacancies in the UK and across Europe.
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Senior Counsel
London
|Job Title: Senior Counsel Location: London (Hybrid Working) Type: Permanent About the Organisation: We are partnered with a leading UK music industry group representing and supporting music publishers, songwriters and composers. Through their collective licensing and rights administration services, they protect, license and champion creators’ rights both in the UK and internationally. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to act as a trusted legal advisor to the business, with primary responsibility for supporting our mechanical rights licensing operations. Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you will provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across contracts, licensing, governance, compliance and dispute resolution matters. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring sound judgement, strong drafting skills and the ability to partner effectively with commercial and operational teams in a dynamic, member-led environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide clear, solution-focused legal advice on contracts, licensing, governance and regulatory matters. Draft, review and negotiate licensing agreements, commercial contracts and supplier arrangements. Support commercial negotiations and attend internal and external meetings as required. Identify, assess and escalate legal risks with practical recommendations. Ensure contractual frameworks appropriately protect members’ mechanical rights and interests. Support compliance across copyright, competition and data protection obligations. Assist with governance processes, regulatory submissions and statutory filings. Manage disputes, complaints and contentious matters, including coordinating with external counsel where required. Maintain strong legal operations, documentation standards and risk management practices. Contribute to broader group legal support as needs arise. The Ideal Candidate: You will be a qualified UK solicitor (or equivalent with strong UK/EU copyright expertise) with substantial post-qualification experience in media, entertainment, music publishing or collective rights management. You will bring: Strong expertise in copyright, mechanical rights and/or music publishing law. Experience advising on multi-territory licensing and international copyright frameworks. Proven capability in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. Sound understanding of governance, regulatory compliance and dispute management. Excellent commercial judgement and risk awareness. Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders. A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach. If you are a commercially minded legal professional seeking a senior role at the heart of the UK music industry, we would love to hear from you.
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Journalist
Location
|US Journalist – Infrastructure Finance Salary: up to $100k Location: New York, Hybrid Company We're recruiting for an experienced financial journalist to join a well-established B2B media organisation covering infrastructure and energy markets. This is an excellent opportunity to become a key editorial voice in a fast-growing business with strong industry presence. This role is ideal for a commercially-minded journalist who thrives on building industry relationships, conducting interviews with senior market participants, and presenting at industry events. You'll join a small but ambitious team with clear growth plans. Responsibilities Research, write, and publish news articles and analysis on infrastructure and energy finance markets Conduct interviews with industry professionals including lenders, developers, advisors, and officials Build and maintain a network of industry sources and contacts Present at industry conferences including moderating panels and delivering editorial insights Support business development activities by providing content expertise and market intelligence Monitor market trends and contribute to research and data products Travel regularly within the US for conferences and industry meetings Collaborate with editorial leadership to maintain content quality and standards Requirements 2–5 years' experience in financial journalism, business journalism, or related editorial roles Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, finance, economics, or related field Excellent writing and editing skills with ability to translate complex financial concepts Strong interview and research skills with proven ability to cultivate industry sources Outgoing, confident personality comfortable with client meetings and conference presentations Experience or knowledge of infrastructure finance or energy finance sectors (preferred) Understanding of B2B media business models (preferred) Self-motivated with entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial acumen Willing to travel regularly within the US Please send your CV to jess@caseltonclark.co.uk to be considered for this position. Caselton Clark are a specialist recruitment agency for media, events, exhibitions and conferences.
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Marketing Manager
London
|Event Marketing Manager London Hybrid Salary – up to £44,000 The company: Our client is a leading provider of technology and business solutions. Their events portfolio brings together industry experts, thought leaders, and decision-makers to foster innovation and drive business growth. You will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that attract, engage, and convert qualified delegates, ultimately contributing to business growth. The role: Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies for events. Drive delegate registration through use of multiple marketing channels including, social media, search marketing, email, telemarketing, and partnerships. Manage and optimise website SEO. Leverage marketing analytics and make data driven marketing decisions. Full management of event marketing budget. Work with the sales team to aid lead generation, as well as working with editorial and production teams to ensure marketing campaigns are aligned. Requirements & Key Skills: Minimum of 4 years of B2B events marketing experience Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns. Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and strategies. Experience with marketing automation tools such as Marketo and Salesforce. Please send your CV to jess@caseltonclark.co.uk to be considered for this position. Caselton Clark are a specialist recruitment agency for media, events, exhibitions and conferences
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Event Manager
London
|Position: Event Manager Contract: Full time/PermLocation: London/Hybrid Salary: £57/£60k The Opportunity The company is launching an exciting new event within the hospitality sector. This is a high-potential launch show, already gaining significant traction across the market, with strong backing from both industry leaders and government stakeholders. With circa 2,000 delegates already confirmed, the event is exceptionally well positioned from day one and offers an outstanding platform for long-term commercial growth. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Event Manager to join at the early stages of a show with clear momentum, significant market demand, and strong scalability within a $50bn+ global sector. The Role This is a true Event Manager position with full ownership and P&L responsibility. The successful candidate will take the lead on shaping the event strategy, building commercial performance, and delivering the long-term growth plan. Due to the infancy of the show, the role will initially require a strong commercial focus. You will manage two Sales Executives and will also carry your own personal revenue target during the first year(s) of launch. As the show scales, the intention is for a dedicated Commercial Manager to be introduced, allowing the Event Manager to focus more heavily on strategic development and event growth. The business operates with centralised and highly capable marketing and operations functions, providing excellent support and allowing the Event Manager to focus on driving the event forward. Commercial Performance & Growth Year 1 forecast revenue: circa £500k 40+ exhibitors expected in the first year Medium-term ambition: grow into a £2–3 million event over the next couple of years The individual joining at this stage will play a key role in helping to build and execute that growth plan. Who This Suits This opportunity will suit an Event Manager who is: commercially minded and comfortable owning revenue targets confident managing a small sales team motivated by building and scaling an event from early-stage to market leader excited by a role with genuine ownership and long-term progression
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Commercial Manager
London
|Position: Commercial Manager Contract: Full time/PermSalary: £47,500 The Opportunity We are seeking a commercially driven and people-focused Commercial Manager to lead revenue delivery across the highly established Show. The flagship event within the hospitality calendar, generating approximately £2.5 million in annual revenue and operating at significant scale within the UK market. This is a true Commercial Manager role with leadership responsibility, strategic input, and personal revenue accountability. The Role The Commercial Manager will take ownership of approximately £1.5 million of the event’s revenue, with the remaining revenue generated via internal and international pavilions. You will have two direct line reports, two high-performing Sales Executives who require strong leadership, mentoring, and development to reach their full potential. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact through nurturing and elevating the team. Core responsibilities include: Managing, coaching and developing two Sales Executives Driving team revenue performance and accountability Holding and delivering against personal sales targets Forecasting, pipeline management and reporting Strategic input into growth and commercial optimisation Ensuring consistent training, structure and performance standards This role balances hands-on commercial delivery with leadership and long-term revenue planning. Revenue & Scale Total event revenue: circa £2.5 million Revenue under this role’s direct control: circa £1.5 million Strong industry partnerships and established market position Significant opportunity to enhance performance and optimise commercial output Who This Suits This role will suit someone who: Has experience in exhibition or sponsorship sales Has line management experience and enjoys developing sales talent Is commercially strategic but still hands-on with revenue Thrives in an accountable, target-driven environment Is looking to join a stable, well-regarded events business with long-term opportunity
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- Intellectual Property Recruitment ,
Legal and Trade Mark Administrator
London
|Role: Legal and Trade Mark Administrator Industry: Intellectual Property Salary: £ Competitive Location: London, UK Company Summary: We are partnered with a leading top-tier European intellectual property firm, dedicated to protecting and enforcing clients’ IP rights. They bring together the specialist services of trade mark and patent attorneys with intellectual property solicitors, providing a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all IP and related issues. Together we are seeking a Legal and Trade Mark Administrator to provide support to our solicitors on soft IP (i.e. trade mark, passing off, copyright, design, database) matters. Key Tasks will include (but not limited to): Legal and commercial research. To include Internet research into both client and third-party activities; occasional off-site activities, including test purchases, investigations, site visits and delivery of documents. Preparing first drafts of emails, letters, witness statements and other Court documents. Preparing evidence to be used in support of soft IP (i.e. trade mark, passing off, copyright, design, database) cases. Assisting new enquiries into the team. Liaising with authorities, e.g. Customs and Trading Standards, and assisting with the preparation of evidence in both civil and criminal matters. Conducting preliminary assessments of IP portfolios in support of potential litigation and for audits. Assisting in preparing bundles, correspondence and other documentation for use in Court proceedings and other contentious matters. Keeping files and records up to date, using electronic document management system. Maintaining awareness of current developments in IP and assisting in know-how meetings and writing articles. Assisting fee earners with preparing presentations to clients and others Taking notes of meetings The successful candidate will: Law degree/PGDL An interest in IP law and, in particular, contentious IP. Excellent organisational, writing and research skills with an eye for detail and an ability to work toward short deadlines for multiple partners The drive and ambition to thrive in this fast paced, quality focused and demanding work environment Previous experience of working on contentious IP matters, preferably gained at a City law firm, is an advantage but not essential Experience of using PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Caselton Clark are an Intellectual Property agency based in London. We work in partnership with the Perry Clayman Employment Agency on vacancies in the UK and across Europe.
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