Event Manager

Event Manager

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Event Manager with broad levels of experience is required for a busy and successful event organisation. 

The Event Manager will be a main point of contact for clients. The Event Manager will help provide a full event management service and attend events here in the UK and overseas. The Event Manager's role will involve working for clients within a wide range of sectors.

Duties may vary depending on experience.

The right person will have a real passion for the event industry and possess good strong business and leadership skills and have solid events experience. Or, be a graduate with relevant event qualifications and some practical knowledge of organising events.

The Event Manager will enjoy working in a busy environment with colleagues of all levels and be keen to develop further within the organisation and help the business grow.

The Event Manager will manage in-person and on-line events, have supreme business acumen and be an enthusiastic team player with excellent time management abilities. 

The Event Manager will deal with marketing, PR, copywriting, social media, and online marketing activities, and the booking of venues and hotel accommodation. Coordinate stand designs, contractors, caterers, and equipment, and deal with registrations for a range of events.

The Event Manager will make sure insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are met, and have a good understanding of finance, budgeting, and accounting processes. Take instruction on event requirements, produce plans for venues. Deal with the managing of speakers and planning of room layout, as well as the management of junior and temporary support staff.

The Event Manager will be confident using Excel, Word, Outlook, and other systems. Manage the media. Liaise with clients and designers to create tickets, posters, event guides and sales brochures. Get Involved with workshops and work closely with potential exhibitors/partners.

Provide regular reports to keep clients up to date on progress. Handle a variety of email traffic and draft correspondence. Deal with financial transactions, and the mailing of information. Assist with logistics for multiple events. Deal with subcontractors. Manage security and first aid. Oversee the dismantling of events and clearing of venues.

The Event Manager will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, work well under pressure, enjoy being thoroughly involved with the events, and play an important role in making each event a success. The Event Manager will be confident, outgoing, professional, and well presented, a true relationship builder and self-starter with leadership qualities and the motivation to work either independently or as part of a team. xwzovoh  

This is a superb opportunity for a highly ambitious Event Manager who is keen to secure career development and be part of a growing company.