Senior Event Manager

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Event Manager to oversee high-quality events, ensuring they meet financial targets and deadlines. This role demands proven experience in the events sector, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects under time constraints. With a hybrid work model and an inclusive benefits package, this position promises a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pension plan

Private health insurance

Work From Anywhere program

Generous annual leave

Free access to Economist content

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the events industry.
• Strong spoken and written English skills; a second language is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Project manage various events including webinars, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Liaise with marketing, sales, and programming teams to keep projects on track.
• Manage budgets creatively while maintaining cost control and quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Budget management

Job description

We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.

We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.

The role

The Senior Event Manager will be responsible for the development and overall management of high quality events to an agreed brief, meeting financial targets and strict deadlines. The successful candidate will work closely with the programming, marketing and sales teams to ensure the smooth execution of events. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

• Project manage a variety of events including but not limited to; virtual webinars and conferences, bespoke client roundtables, large scale events including exhibitions
• Ensure the smooth execution of event production and logistics, including preparation of all event materials, room and exhibition allocation, catering, signage, AV, staffing schedules and onsite delivery
• Line manage the London event team and freelancers
• Manage other event team members during project delivery
• Liaise with the marketing team, sales team and event programming team in order to keep event projects on track
• Create, maintain and monitor individual budgets for all events for which you are directly responsible, working creatively to maintain cost control and quality of event, including identification of and negotiation with venues, suppliers, and other contractors
• Make recommendations on what sponsorship activations may be possible at selected venues and act as sponsor and exhibitor liaison, ensuring contract fulfilment and handling any queries before, during, and after the event
• Liaise with speakers on audio-visual requirements, collation of presentation materials, flights and accommodation, etc.
• Manage VIPs and senior stakeholders in a courteous and professional manner
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements for on-site team
• Attend all assigned events and direct staff on-site
• Work with the Sales team to manage RFPs and create client solutions

Who you are

• Proven experience gained in a similar role within the events industry
• Strong spoken and written English skills. A second language would be advantageous
• Ability to plan, drive and manage different projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take on cost management responsibility
• Confidence and professional approach (on the telephone and face-to-face) when dealing with speakers, sponsors, delegates and suppliers at a very senior level
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Dedication to customer service and the ability to work well with clients
• Results-driven spirit – ability to recommend solutions to problems and take action
• Ownership of projects and ad-hoc tasks
• Effective communication with peers and senior stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to perform effectively in an international environment
• Ability to travel internationally if needed and to fulfill flexible working hours during busy periods

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Working Arrangements

The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.

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What we offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.

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