Lead Speaker

Lead Speaker Chelmsford, Essex + UK Travel | (OTE £80,000+) | Full-Time We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-scaling entrepreneurial education and live events business that delivers high-energy programmes, immersive experiences and large-scale events for ambitious business owners across the UK. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially-minded stage professional to join a high-performance environment where influence, leadership and the ability to sell from stage are critical to success. We are not looking for a traditional trainer or facilitator. We are looking for somebody who can command a room, inspire action, drive commercial outcomes and deliver exceptional live event experiences with credibility, authority and energy. The Opportunity As Lead Speaker, you will play a senior role within an established speaker team, delivering sessions across live business events, bootcamps, masterminds and immersive programmes. You’ll work with audiences ranging from 50 to 500+ business owners and entrepreneurs, leading event segments, presenting offers from stage and helping drive engagement, programme upgrades and client outcomes. This role offers genuine long-term growth and the opportunity to become a leading figure within a rapidly growing events and education business. Key Responsibilities * Deliver high-impact sessions across a variety of live business events and programmes * Lead audiences through engaging, commercially focused event experiences * Present offers, programme upgrades and commercial opportunities confidently from stage * Handle live objections and audience interaction with emotional intelligence and authority * Adapt delivery style based on audience energy, engagement and event objectives * Work closely with the wider speaker, operations and client services teams * Contribute to content development, programme evolution and speaker standards * Support and mentor more junior speakers within the team * Track and take ownership of conversion performance and event outcomes What We’re Looking For * 5–7+ years’ experience in professional speaking, training, facilitation or live events * Proven experience selling from stage in a commercial environment * Strong background in sales, business development or high-performance sales training * Comfortable leading rooms of entrepreneurs, business owners and decision makers * Ability to command audiences ranging from intimate workshops to large-scale events * Exceptional communication, energy and stage presence * Commercially driven with a strong understanding of persuasion and audience psychology * Highly professional, resilient and performance-focused Desirable Experience * Experience within coaching, training or business education environments * Knowledge of behavioural psychology, influence or NLP * Experience leading or mentoring other speakers/trainers * Familiarity with structured programme delivery and client journey frameworks This Role Is NOT For… * Trainers who can deliver content but cannot sell from stage * Candidates from purely corporate L&D or academic backgrounds without commercial exposure * Individuals who require heavy preparation support or close supervision * Anyone looking for a slow-paced or low-pressure environment Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans, high-profile live events and a genuine performance culture. You’ll be surrounded by ambitious people, work with engaged entrepreneurial audiences, and have the chance to play a major role in scaling a modern business education brand. To Apply Please send your CV to or get in contact with Adam at ACS Recruitment Consultancy. You will be asked to provide: * Details of your stage/speaking experience * Evidence of commercial or stage-based sales performance * Any relevant showreels, clips or testimonials Then during the process all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a live stage assessment as part of the selection process. This is non-negotiable. We are looking for people who perform — not people who describe how they perform