Job Description

Fantastic permanent Event Manager role – working on a busy programme of varied events focusing on supporting and promoting the organisation's varied corporate membership across all aspects of their business - from thought leadership, networking, seminars/conferences, dinners, briefings ..

Organisation:
A leading Business Association who run an award winning programme of events focused on supporting the success of their business community. The events programme is diverse and multi-facted by nature, and includes influencing events, private lunches/dinners, networking, corporate hospitality, webinars, briefings, trade shows and training delivered through a wide variety of digital and physical event platforms.  A really great range and variety of events to work on!

The role is an additional team member coming in due to an expanding portfolio of events, and will be focusing on events promoting the international nature and importance of London as the world's leading business hub.

Role:
This is a permanent Event Manager position in a bright and friendly team and reporting into the Head of Events. This role gives you responsibility for your events from concept to completion, planning and delivery of a variety of programmes of events for member companies and the organization itself.  You’ll have responsibility of all aspects of your events, from co-ordinating event logistics, supplier and venue management, speaker selection and liaison,  guest invitations, research and create event content, implement marketing event plants, on-site and virtual delivery, post event communications etc.

You:
We’re looking for an experienced, articulate and pro-active Events Manager or Senior Events Co-ordinator, ideally a solid background in b2b events, who enjoys full end to end event management, and the wider context and marketing of the events you work on …. an Association, governing body, corporate, publishing or commercial events background  are all good and relevant for this great role!

Role responsibilities include:-

• End to end event management and logistics
• Take responsibility for delivering range of member events – from receptions, lunches/dinners, thought leadership events, seminars, webinars, networking, conferences
• Support origination of event concept/agenda, design and implement promotional activities
• Research and recruit high profile and relevant speakers for events
• Source and manage venues and suppliers
• Develop marketing plans and literature for events
• Work with Sponsorship team to develop sponsorship proposals
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Key requirements in the successful candidate:-

• End to end event management experience across varied event formats (b2b) – both online and physical events
• Strong track record of developing business focused events - from receptions, lunches/dinners, thought leadership events, seminars, webinars, networking, conferences
• Solid experience in conception to completion delivery
• Great dealing with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers alike
• Managing and delivery of budgets
• Solid marketing and database skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work autonomously, but pitch in to support others when required
• Customer focused/enjoy working in a team/enjoy working in a membership focused environment

This is a brilliant Event Manager opportunity where you will be part of a busy and award-winning team working for a highly regarded business body.  If your experience matches the key requirements and responsibilities as listed above, please reflect these in your CV and click “APPLY” now.