Events Manager

Location
London (Greater), South East England
Salary
From £22500 to £24000 Per Year
Posted
17 Jul 2014
Closes
06 Aug 2014
Ref
SR22322363010e6de0
Contact
Simplified Recruitment
Sectors
Management
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Title: Events Manager

Salary: C. £22,500 - £24,000 DOE + Discretionary Bonus up to 10%

Location: London, Greater London

The Role Are You:

- Able to see the bigger picture whilst keeping a keen eye for detail?

- A self-starter - someone who gets things done?

- After an awesome working atmosphere with highly ambitious people?

Our client is looking for an experienced Events Manager to join their events team this summer. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record and passion for event production, planning, marketing and delivery. Organised and focused, you will have a firm grasp on the principles and practice of event operations, with a keen ability to make any project your own. You will be responsible as project lead for various national and local events across the academic calendar and report directly to the Head of Events.

They run some of the UK's biggest and most prominent events for student and graduate entrepreneurs and they pride themselves on delivering programmes of exceptional value - for young people, by young people.

Responsibilities:

- Researching, inviting and liaising with guest speakers, exhibitors and delegates.

- Development, production and delivery of projects from proposal to delivery.

- Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet and exceed expectations.

- Researching the current trends in student enterprise and entrepreneurship.

- Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project.

- Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships.

- Managing supplier relationships.

- Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently.

- Travelling to onsite inspections and project managing events using project timelines.

- Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors / partners.

- Being responsible for all project budgets from start to finish.

- Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery.

- Responsible for planning, management and delivery of conferences and events.

- Championing and upholding their Mission.

Required Experience:

- Minimum two years Events or Project Management experience.

- Event Management degree / qualification desirable.

- Excellent time management and organisational skills.

- Exceptional stakeholder relationship management.

- Consistent focus on operational detail.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Energetic and happy to lead the whole team on event day.

- High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.

- A great imagination and creative attitude.

- Ability to take any challenge as it comes with a positive and can-do approach.

- Great people management skills.

The closing date for applications is 22nd July 2014.

Due to the number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please apply online with your CV and covering letter.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

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