Events Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Swansea
Salary
25000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
14 Sep 2021
Closes
12 Oct 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Platform Resourcing are partnered with a company in Swansea to appoint an Events Manager to join their team.

With year-on-year growth, and a reputation built strongly on the global events they hold, this is an exciting role for someone to take responsibility for the entire process, and travel both within the UK and the EU with some major industry specific events. You will organize, arrange and attend small to large training events, trade shows and strategic summits, and deal with everything from the initial venue sourcing through to invoicing. This is a rare opportunity within the business, and you will be provided with support and guidance within your role to help you succeed.

Benefits of the Events Manager Position

* Salary between GBP25,000 - GBP30,000

* Excellent incentives and ongoing career progression opportunities

* Working hours of Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

* Company Mobile Phone (iPhone) and MacBook Pro

* Investment in L&D

* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

* Company pension scheme

Duties of the Events Manager position

* Locate suitable venues that suit the company brand and event, and negotiate contracts

* Ensure logistics are set up to ensure the equipment and everything required arrives at the event on time

* Ensure the list is accurate and the venue is suitable for attendees

* Work closely with the sales and marketing team to raise awareness for the event

* On site management of the event, with responsibility for the event success including course facilitators and hotel staff

* Organising meals, drunks, hotel arrangements and travel prior to the event

* Deposit and final invoice of all event costings

* Assist in continuous improvements to ensure the companies operations, sales, marketing and customer services department run efficiently

Skills required to be successful as an Events Manager

* Ideally over 2 years experience in event/ venue management/ planning position

* Excellent negotiation skills

* Organised with strong attention to detail

* An affinity with business finance such as events costs, profit and loss etc

* Willingness to travel within the UK and the EU on a regular basis

* Professional with great communication skills

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please send your CV immediately or for further information, please contact the branch.

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