After many years working in the hospitality industry, we realised that there was a gap in the market – to create an event agency who focuses on relationships first and with a priority on supporting clients achieve their goals by delivering inspiring events.
With a wealth of experience, a passion for excellence and a zing of creativity, ZiaBia was established in 2012. Since then, our team has received enviable feedback on the wide range of events we’ve delivered.
With success comes growth. We continue to add to our team of passionate individuals, all bringing their unique insights, creativity and love of all things events to help us turn your vision into reality – reality in terms of first class events and just as importantly, in terms of your ultimate goals.
Our team are the core of what sets us apart from other agencies. Working in events comes with its own challenges and hurdles, balancing long hours and travel with quality downtime at home.
We are very aware that stress levels can be difficult to navigate so we have a framework in place to support our team.
We offer flexible working – whether that is working from home, part-time and compressed hours. We operate an open door policy as a problem shared is a problem halved.
To support this we champion collaborative working as we all bring complementary skills and experience to the table. It may be a cliché but every idea IS a good idea and if not used this time, then maybe the next!
There is also fun – we have fortnightly team meetings, often with a team dinner added on, and we have quarterly wellbeing incentives with a competitive element to encourage a healthy, positive culture and environment.
Our vision, passion and determination inspires us to work hard and ZiaBia grows consistently as a result
We always stick to our core values when planning client events as this is the essence of who we are. Each of our core values are so important in building relationships with our clients – to offer them the best value for money and experience to help them deliver their events.
Express enthusiasm, energy, tenacity and competitiveness
Value reputation
Everyone is provided opportunity based on merit, no one is entitled to anything
Never stop being hungry for achievement
Treat everyone with respect
Support each other by working hard and by being committed
We are incredibly proud to have such a varied range of experience, skills and knowledge amongst our team. Find out more below about the talented people that make up ZiaBia!
Director
ZiaBia is a celebration of this – We are blessed to work with so many amazing clients and some of these are also now friends. I find inspiration in travel whether within the UK or further afield. The world is our oyster and we should make the most of all the opportunities we have to explore!
Director
I am inspired by people that constantly push boundaries and want to achieve more and that’s how I aspire ZiaBia to be – I want us to think big and form relationships with our clients and supplier partners that is so trusting it creates from it the best type of work ethic and results. What we do for our clients, and that feeling you get when you see all of the achievements from your hard work is very hard to beat.
Client Services Director
Throughout my career, I have excelled in offering both strategic advice and outstanding service delivery; understanding and articulating the strategic purpose of events, seamlessly integrating them into marketing and business development strategies honed through years of orchestrating large-scale events across diverse industries and audiences. I don’t think there is any other job role I would rather do that demands so many different skills and creativity combined with a continuous opportunity to learn.
I take pride in my extensive experience and protocol knowledge, having managed events at prestigious venues such as Clarence House, Buckingham Palace, and Downing Street. Beyond corporate arenas, my commitment to social change led me to advise and deliver HNW philanthropy strategies and event engagement programs for UK charities and INGOs.
Clients appreciate my dedicated, honest, and collaborative approach, where I strive to understand their mission and culture, working in partnership to achieve their objectives. Joining ZiaBia’s team of outstanding event specialists comes at an exciting time of growth and possibilities for this leading UK event agency and I am thrilled to be part of their next chapter.
When I’m not immersed in the world of events, you’ll find me exploring the countryside with my mischievous dachshund, Snoopy, enjoying time with my family and volunteering in the Youth Justice Service.
Senior Project Manager
I am a natural organiser (I love a list) but nothing beats the feeling of delivering an event that you have been working on. The client’s realisation that we have captured their vision and the delegate experience is what I really love about working in this industry.
ZiaBia works with a diverse range of clients which ensures every day is different. Be it a new challenge, a problem to solve, people to meet or new brief to respond to. I am delighted to have joined the team!
Project Manager
Working with ZiaBia’s extensive list of diverse clients gives me a great opportunity to tackle a new challenge every day. I feel fortunate to be joining such a small dynamic team who’s values and ethics are so aligned with my own.
Project Manager
I have been lucky enough to work in a variety of events roles, from sales, planning and operations, predominantly from the venue side.
Junior Project Manager
I worked within Marriott Hotels for several years working both within the 2 Bristol Marriott hotels as well as within the Southwest Sales Office where I looked after nine hotels within the region where I built up great knowledge and was also lucky enough to be involved in some key events. Working for Marriott hotels also gave me the drive to want to make sure that i was delivering exceptional customer service to all my customers which also meant I built some fantastic relationships along the way.
Event Support Consultant
After completing my degree in Theatre, Festival and Event Production, I went on to work as an Events Coordinator orchestrating large scale events in the Food, Sport and Music Festivals sectors. My role was heavily focused on procurement and building supplier and venue relationships which are a key focus at ZiaBia. I then went on to manage the opening of a new event space, hosting corporate days and private events centering around culinary experiences.
I am an avid list-maker and I love that my passion for planning and high-level execution of events is my day-to-day reality. The team have already provided such support and inspiration and really stay true to the company’s core values, and I love building on my skills and tackling new challenges with an exciting range of briefs and opportunities.
Venue and Relationships Manager
Over the years, I have been lucky enough to have flown on everything from Concorde to a tiny float plane and to date have travelled to more than 80 different countries, enjoying every second.
I have a passion for the events industry and enjoy every element of the detailed planning process, from the initial destination and venue research through to the delivery on site and all points in between.
My mantra has always been that the “devil is in the detail” and paying attention to the smallest details makes the difference between delivering the ordinary and the extraordinary.
In my spare time, I enjoy walking in the countryside with my two Weimaraners and working in my garden alongside volunteering in my local community.
Event Support Consultant
I also share a background with my ZiaBia colleagues working in festivals, specifically preoperatively for Green Futures field at Glastonbury and getting involved with the bar & catering at 2000 Trees and various other UK Festivals. Getting involved and diving straight into tasks is a strong suit of mine. As an early bird, I like to set the day off right and move swiftly past obstacles to ensure the key actions run seamlessly.
The events spearheaded by ZiaBia since 2013 are truly inspired. We share core values that I really believe has made for such a dynamic and effective team. I am looking forward to conquering skills necessary for the events world with their support.
Post-event, you’ll find me recuperating by hiking with my hound or covering miles galloping through the countryside on horseback. A deep appreciation for the great outdoors is woven through the fabric of my being. There is nothing like mother nature to balance the mind!
How do I begin to thank you? I can’t even imagine how our ACE Awards would have run without your help. Working from the beginning to the end with you was a joy. You were so professional, courteous and always very helpful. Our event was a huge success because of all your help.
The support we received from ZiaBia who helped us plan and organise our first big conference was fantastic. Nothing was ever too much trouble and they are very knowledgeable and professional in all aspects of event management which meant the whole process ran smoothly and efficiently. Thank you so much for all your help!
ZiaBia surpassed all expectations during our executive event in Edinburgh. Their expertise and knowledge shone through in flawless planning and execution. Rebecca built strong relationships with our leadership team and attendees, making her an invaluable extension of our own team. With meticulous attention to detail and creative innovation, ZiaBia delivered an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, ZiaBia’s dedication to excellence and exceptional service left a lasting impact. We highly recommend ZiaBia and eagerly anticipate future collaborations.
Do you want to join our friendly and dynamic team? Do you fancy an exciting role where no two days are the same? If you are a professional with a passion for all things events we invite you to send us your CV and cover letter.
Head on over to our Careers page to check out our current vacancies.
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Bristol
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