Events Manager

Remote Working
Circa £38,000 + Benefits

As a result of impressive, sustained growth, an ambitious, highly organised Events Manager with the drive to make their mark within a growing, fully remote role, is required to join an agile, full-service, face to face sales and fundraising agency that runs innovative, intelligent and creative campaigns for commercial businesses and non-profits.

To ensure the ongoing delivery of an exciting portfolio of industry leading events, mainly within the UK but occasionally international too, an experienced Events Manager is required to join this growing, high performing team.



The successful candidate will work across every aspect of events management from sourcing venues, through every stage of set up, right through to the successful execution of the event, including coordinating and managing meeting itineraries, liaising with Audio/Visual production companies and ensuring clear communication with stakeholders at every stage.



However, applications are also encouraged from experienced Events Coordinators looking to move into their first management role.

Whatever your background, the requirement to develop relationships into long term partnerships whilst ensuring events are successfully delivered, is essential.



Key Responsibilities

• The successful execution of all company events, workshops and in -person meetings


• Build and develop supplier/venue relationships


• Working to agreed budgets for each event, ensuring expected standards are met


• Liaise with 3rd party companies, vendors and suppliers to ensure exact requirements are communicated effectively


• Communicate effectively with event attendees relating to all aspects of each event, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Providing full event details (date, time, venue, theme etc)
  
  
  • Attendance confirmation
  
  
  • Accommodation requirements
  
  
  • Dietary requirements
  
  
  • Running orders and itineraries
  
  
  
  


• Manage high level relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.


• Sourcing, procuring and delivering any items relating to each event


• Research and monitor key innovations within the Events industry to stay abreast of latest trends and make suggestions.


• Management of international trips for the company including where relevant attendee travel and visa arrangements, meeting schedules and entertainment.


• Sound project management skills


• Develop strong relationships with the company's subcontracted business partners


• To act as an Executive Assistant to one of the company's Co-Founders from time to time on various tasks and duties that may not necessarily relate to Event Management.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience of Events Management or working within the Events industry


• Project management and organisation skills


• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver on time


• Flexibility and adaptability is a must as decisions and plans can & often do change


• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages with emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint


• Dynamic personality, with the ability to effectively communicate with senior stakeholders


• Forward and lateral thinker with diplomacy in problem solving


• A “can do” attitude, as issues will require solutions and/or a way forward from you


• Ability to travel to event sites across the UK which will often incur overnight travel


• Valid passport as there is a requirement for occasional international travel

This is a wonderful opportunity for an ambitious events industry professional to play a leading part in ensuring our client's long-standing reputation for service excellence is maintained.



In addition to working within a highly supportive team, the successful applicant will enjoy an employee focussed benefits package, full remote working and a competitive salary based on experience.

Apply now!